What do I do if I am a speaker, exhibitor, or evaluator?
Systems Plus will send guidance and information post-registration, prior to the conference.
What are the dates and location of the conference?
The 2025 DoD NDSEG Conference for FY2023 Fellows is scheduled from July 20-24, 2025. Location is at the Clyde Hotel, Albuquerque, NM.
The 2026 DoD NDSEG Conference for FY2024 Fellows is yet to be determined.
Am I required to attend the 2025 DoD NDSEG Conference?
If you are an FY2023 Fellow, you are required to attend the 2025 DoD NDSEG Conference per your signed fellowship terms and agreement: the DoD NDSEG Conference is a mandatory travel obligation during your fellowship tenure. Those fellows who complete PhDs are required to participate in/attend the DoD conference.
As a Fellow, am I required to attend the full event?
This is a mandatory event. All FY2023 fellows are required to be at the conference from July 20-24, 2025. FY2024 fellows are required to attend the 2026 NDSEG conference.
I am an FY2023 fellow, can I opt out of the 2025 conference and attend the 2026 conference instead?
No. All FY2023 fellows must be at the 2025 conference. All FY2024 Fellows must be at the 2026 conference. For any questions please contact ndseg.conference@sysplus.com.
Is there an option to join virtually?
The current format is an in-person conference. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 restrictions and are prepared to move online if needed.
When should we travel to the conference?
Recommended travel day is on or before the conference starts, depending on where you are coming from. All fellows must arrive onsite on or before July 20th at 3:00 PM (destination time).
I live close to the venue and will not utilize all of the planned budget of $2,500 for the DoD NDSEG Conference. Can I apply the excess toward another professional development conference that will cost me more than $2,500?
The current planning budget for the 2025/2026 DoD National NDSEG Fellows Conference is $2,500 regardless of your location. Any other professional development activity should not exceed $2,500. We will continue to use this planning budget as there has been no change to the approved travel guidance by the DoD.
Am I expected to stay at the hotel if I live close by?
The conference starts at 8:00 AM and will run through around 6:30 PM every day. Two nights will run at a later time. It is in your best interest to stay at the hotel.
Are we sharing a room with another fellow?
Each fellow will have their own separate accommodations.
Can I bring family members or loved ones?
If you wish to bring families or loved ones, they will be responsible for all extra costs. The DoD will provide funding for the NDSEG fellow only.
How do I go about requesting my travel authorization?
Travel guidance will be provided in late February/early March. Any NDSEG travel-related questions ahead of March can be sent to ndseg.conference@sysplus.com.
How do I get reimbursed for the travel costs?
Travel guidance will be provided in late February/early March. Any NDSEG travel-related questions ahead of March can be sent to ndseg.conference@sysplus.com.