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.