About ISS 2019

Dates: April 9-10, 2019
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Venue address: 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

The Intelligent Ships Symposium is a biennial naval engineering conference that offers technical presentations, expert panels, and networking opportunities to our community of professionals. The emphasis of this year's symposium will be on recent advances in Intelligent Systems and the challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of Intelligent ships.

Agenda

Printable PDF Agenda

ISS 2019 Printable PDF Agenda

ISS 2019 Printable Block Agenda

Registration

The 2019 Intelligent Systems Symposium registration rates are as follows:

• ASNE Member (before 3/8/19): $550
• ASNE Member (after 3/8/19): $600
• Non-Member (before 3/8/19): $650
• Non-Member (after 3/8/19): $700
• U.S. Government (non-contractor): $100
• Accepted technical paper author: $100
• Young Professional Under Age 30: $75.00
• Full-Time Undergraduate Student: $0

Call for Papers

The Intelligent Ships Symposium is a biennial naval engineering conference that offers technical presentations, expert panels, and networking opportunities to our community of professionals. The emphasis of this year's symposium will be on recent advances in Intelligent Systems and the challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of Intelligent ships.

Potential paper topics include:

• Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
• Energy Storage
• System Architectures
• Automated Failure Recovery
• Thermal Management
• Modeling & Simulation (M&S)
• Variable Speed Drives
• Propulsion Systems
• Auxiliary Shipboard Systems
• Machinery Automation
• Power Systems & Distribution
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Modular Design
• Maintenance (Condition-based, Robotics, etc.)
• Control Systems & Control System Sustainment
• Modernization Systems Engineering
• Life Support & Ship Habitability Systems
• Distance Support & Logistics Technologies

Abstract submission:
One page, 250 word maximum abstracts should be submitted in MS Word format or Adobe Acrobat as an attachment to an email to Greg Anderson (gregory.w.anderson@navy.mil). All papers must be cleared for public release (Distro A).

Abstracts must include:

• Proposed Title
• Authors’ Name(s) and Organization(s)
• Written description in sufficient detail for review by the Papers Committee, including an introduction, outline of key points, and conclusions.
• Abstract’s Primary Point of Contact:
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Email address

Important Dates:

• November 30, 2018 - Abstracts Due - DEADLINE EXTENDED
• December 7, 2018 - Author Notification
• March 15, 2019 - Final Papers Due
• March 29, 2019 - Presentations Due
• April 5, 2019 - Copyright Forms Due

Direct questions and abstracts to:
Greg Anderson, Ph. D.
Technical Program Committee Chair
NSWC - Philadelphia Division
(215) 897-8762
gregory.w.anderson@navy.mil

Exhibits

Exhibit booths are available for ISS 2019. All booths are preset with 6’ skirted table, two chairs, standard 110V power, carpeted area, and Wi-Fi access. Booth rates are summarized as follows:

• 10x8 Booth: $2,695 (Red)
• 10x6 Booth: $2,395 (Blue)
• 8x6 Pop-Up/Tabletop: $1,995 (Green)

Sponsors

Admiral Level

Evening Reception

$10,000

Admiral level sponsorship includes:

• Appropriate marketing and printed materials
• Front cover of onsite program
• Interior of onsite program
• Electronic signage
• Sponsored function signage (e.g. at reception, etc.)
• Various event signage (e.g. banners, sponsor board, etc.)
• Symposium website (with link to company website)
• INCLUDES FULL PAGE AD IN PROGRAM (BACK COVER)
• INCLUDES: FOUR (4) FULL ACCESS REGISTRATIONS

Captain Level

Exhibit Hall Luncheon – Day One

Captain Level

Exhibit Hall Luncheon – Day Two

$7,500

Captain level sponsorship includes:

• Appropriate marketing and printed materials
• Interior of onsite program
• Electronic signage
• Sponsored function signage (e.g. at luncheon, etc.)
• Various event signage (e.g. banners, sponsor board, etc.)
• Symposium website (with link to company website)
• INCLUDES FULL PAGE AD IN PROGRAM (INTERIOR PAGES)
• INCLUDES: THREE (3) FULL ACCESS REGISTRATIONS

Commander Level

Symposium Bags

Commander Level

Symposium Lanyards

Commander Level

Naval Base Shuttle Bus Service

$6,000

Commander level sponsorship includes:

• Appropriate marketing and printed materials
• Interior of onsite program
• Electronic signage
• Sponsored function signage (e.g. at luncheon, etc.)
• Various event signage (e.g. banners, sponsor board, etc.)
• Symposium website (with link to company website)
• INCLUDES: TWO (2) FULL ACCESS REGISTRATIONS

Lieutenant Level

Morning Coffee & Snack Break – Day One

Lieutenant Level

Afternoon Dessert Break – Day One

$3,000

Lieutenant level sponsorship includes:

• Appropriate marketing and printed materials
• Interior of onsite program
• Electronic signage
• Sponsored function signage (e.g. at luncheon, etc.)
• Various event signage (e.g. banners, sponsor board, etc.)
• Symposium website (with link to company website)
• INCLUDES: ONE (1) FULL ACCESS REGISTRATION

Lieutenant Level

Morning Coffee & Snack Break – Day Two

Meeting Information

ASNE has reserved a block of rooms at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The group standard rate is $169 per night plus taxes and fees. To reserve by phone please call: 1-888-627-7071 and refer to the Group Name: American Society NE or Group Code: ASN. The deadline for reservations is March 9th. To reserve online, please visit: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1545159854483&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Plan your visit to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Click here for information on driving directions, parking and public transportation.

Instructions to enter Annenberg: The main entrance to the Annenberg Center faces inward towards the University of Pennsylvania campus. To enter, walk through plaza with poster cases across from the Inn at Penn on Walnut St. between 36th and 37th Streets. Ascend the staircase which leads to the main plaza. The main entrance to the Annenberg Center is located just to your right when you reach the top of the stairs.

For Parking PLEASE NOTE:
We are only able to get discounted parking tickets for the Penn Parking Garage. We cannot get a discount at The Sheraton University City Hotel Parking Garage. You will not have a ticket to show to get the discounted rate.
To purchase a discounted parking pass for the Penn Parking Garage please visit the Annenberg Box Office window during office hours, 10am – 5pm.

Bus Schedule

Download a copy of the ISS 2019 Bus Schedule

Attire

Attendees: Business Attire/Uniform of the Day

Presenters (Non-military): Business Attire

Presenters (Military): Dress Blues

ASNE App

Stay up to date with the latest agenda changes and other updates by downloading the ASNE app. To download the event app, please search on "ASNE" in the iOS App Store or Google Play, or visit https://attendify.com/app/e4ej8x/. With the app installed, you can then opt to "Join" the Intelligent Ships Symposium event (or peruse other upcoming ASNE symposia). There is no cost for the ASNE app, but users are prompted to create a username and password, separate from that which you use on the ASNE website.