Registration

Registration Options

The registration fee will include a light continental breakfast each day, full lunches, mid-morning and afternoon breaks with refreshments, as well as access to all networking receptions. The registration fee will also cover the cost of attending the conference and sessions, professional conference planning services including the venue facility and staff support, registration services, and event advertising.

For Industry
and Contractors
Advanced RegistrationUntil July 31, 2026 $1,090
Early RegistrationUntil October 2, 2026 $1,190
Standard RegistrationUntil December 4, 2026 $1,390
Late RegistrationUntil January 22, 2027 $1,590
For Non-Profit, Academia
& FFRDC
Advanced RegistrationUntil July 31, 2026 $790
Early RegistrationUntil October 2, 2026 $890
Standard RegistrationUntil December 4, 2026 $990
Late RegistrationUntil January 22, 2027 $1,090
For Active-Duty Military
& Government (US & Foreign)
Advanced RegistrationUntil July 31, 2026 Complimentary
Early RegistrationUntil October 2, 2026 Complimentary
Standard RegistrationUntil December 4, 2026 Complimentary
Late RegistrationUntil January 22, 2027 Complimentary
For Industry
and Contractors
Workshop Day Add OnUntil October 2, 2026 + $495
For Non-Profit, Academia
& FFRDC
Workshop Day Add OnUntil October 2, 2026 + $495
For Active-Duty Military
& Government (US & Foreign)
Workshop Day Add OnUntil October 2, 2026 + $145
(non-US)

Active-duty Military & Government please email Emma Watters at ewatters.dsigroup.org for complimentary registration form.
Contractors are considered industry for registration purposes.

Metal AM Innovation Across Defense & Aerospace Track:
  • Utilizing metal AM to create complex, lightweight, and high-strength components at the tactical edge
  • Leading the charge in adopting and qualifying metal AM for aerospace & defense
  • Increasing production capacity and removing manufacturing bottlenecks for metal components used in high-performance aeronautical systems
Qualification & Certification of Defense AM Parts Track:
  • Accelerating the standardization, qualification, and certification of AM for defense applications to secure the supply chain
  • Adapting new, innovative qualification methods for defense AM such as data analytics/AI, simulation/modeling, and in-situ monitoring
  • Facilitating the certification of 3D printed military parts

Questions? Contact Emma Watters at ewatters@dsigroup.org.

Registration Form

More Info

Please email Emma Watters at ewatters@dsigroup.org for a complimentary registration form.

Must have an active ‘.mil’, ‘.gov’ email address.

Speakers
Class A Uniform requested
Business Dress (civilian)

Attendees
Duty Uniform
Business Dress (civilian)

DSI Strives to create forums that are of benefit to the entire Defense Community. If your organization cannot attend based solely on budget concerns, please call us at or 201.987.0183, or email Emma Watters at ewatters@dsigroup.org; we may be able to provide you with a discounted rate depending on the circumstances of the request.

For groups of more than 5, please send an email request to ewatters@dsigroup.org.

All cancellations must be received in writing no later than 20 working days prior to the start of the first day of the event. To cancel your registration, email customerservice@dsigroup.org. You may also send someone (not already registered) in your place if you are unable to attend. Please see below for substitution information.

In the case that the event is canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive an event credit for your registration fee that can be applied to the new dates of the event or any future event for one year.

Please view our registration policy for full information about payment, cancellation, postponement, and substitutions.

All substitutions must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to the start of the event. Please send an email with your confirmation receipt and the full name, professional title, and organization of your substitute to customerservice@dsigroup.org. Substitutions made after this date will be processed on-site.

DSI has a no-solicitation policy covering all of our events. In order to provide a distraction-free environment for our speakers, sponsors, attendees, and employees, we do not allow solicitation at our events by attendees or unauthorized parties without the express written permission of DSI.