FAQs
The EOS will be held at the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD from 12-14 April 2023.
Yes, please register/RSVP by 27 March 2023
For principals, the required attire is:
(1) Business Casual (sports coat, open collar, slacks or skirt, button up shirt or blouse).
For civilians/spouses, the required attire is:
(1) Business Casual (sports coat, slacks or skirt, button up shirt or blouse).
The required uniform for non-attendee briefers is Service “C”.
Note: Recommend bringing a warming layer for the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center due to unpredictable temperatures. Recommend spouses bring comfortable shoes for walking tours.
There is no need to book a hotel. Reservations will be coordinated by SPD. Do not contact the hotel directly. If there are any special requirements for your room, please annotate accordingly through online registration.
A non-reimbursable fee will be collected from principals, spouses, and official note-takers. This is NOT considered a "registration or conference fee".
See Here for fee prices.
Registration is available here!
**Transportation will be provided to those staying at the Graduate Hotel Annapolis**
- From the DMV/National Capital Region, take US-50 E
- Take Exit 24 to merge onto MD-70/Rowe Blvd South toward Annapolis
- Turn left onto Taylor Ave (0.9 mi)
- Turn Right onto Annapolis St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Baltimore Blvd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Boyer Road (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight through Gate 8 to enter the Naval Academy campus (0.2)
- Turn left onto Phythian Road (second left after the gate)
- Turn right onto Wood Road (third right)
- Keep right for parking located off of Osborne Road
For attendees who do not have access to DoD facilities, access will be granted to registered attendees at Gate 8 prior to arrival. If you do not have access, please specify during registration. All attendees must present a valid, unexpired original REAL ID Act compliant U.S. government photo ID card (e.g. state issued driver's license or identification card); or an original, unexpired passport to enter USNA grounds.
Yes, parking is available at the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center. Please specify during registration and a parking spot will be reserved for you.
**Transportation will be provided to those staying at the Graduate Hotel Annapolis**
Yes, there is publicly available wifi at the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center.