Call for Abstracts

Abstract Template
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We look forward to receiving your abstract(s) for the 2022 NFCS. This virtual event is conducted at the CUI level. Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens with a final SECRET clearance. Final presentations should not be more restrictive than Distribution D. Distribution F presentations can be presented with a government sponsor approval letter.

Abstract & Submission Requirement Checklist

• Abstracts must be unclassified.
• Abstracts must carry a distribution level of A, C, or D.
  • A = Approved for public release, distribution unlimited
  • C = U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors only
  • D = DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only
• If appropriate, be sure to have your derivative classifier do a sanity check on your unclassified abstract prior to submitting it.
• Submissions more restrictive than Distribution A should be password protected with passwords being sent to Sherry Johnson at sjohnson@blue52productions.com.
• More detailed instructions for password protecting your abstracts can be found at the bottom of this page.
• Abstracts should be relevant to one or more of the phases described on the previous page.
• Abstracts should clearly demonstrate relevance to the Symposium theme, “Advancing the Distributed Kill Chain.”
• Abstracts should be no more than 400 words long.
• Abstracts should include the title of your abstract and a full distribution statement in the body of your submission. This does not count towards your 400 words.
• Abstracts must contain an unclassified outline containing the key points of your presentation (this does not count against the 400 word count).
• Abstracts should clearly express:
  1. objective,
  2. relevance to the proposed kill chain phases,
  3. scope, and
  4. conclusions of your presentation.
• Abstracts that do not support the theme or at least one of the kill chain phases, or do not provide technical (vs. marketing) content, may be rejected.
• If you find it impossible to submit a worthwhile abstract at the unclassified level, please contact Michelle Williams at mkw@blue52productions.com for potential alternative options.

Note: Presentations that will have content beyond the unclassified level, are clearly associated with the proposed kill chain phases, and are relevant to the Warfighter needs will have the highest probability of selection.

Notification & PRESENTATION Information

In February 2021, you will be contacted regarding the status of your acceptance. Abstract titles will be included on the website and in the program, therefore they must be cleared for public release. You will have a chance to submit a Distribution A title after notification of selection. Abstracts will be selected for oral presentation, alternate oral presentation, or poster presentation. An alternate oral presentation is a presentation in stand-by mode until an oral presentation slot becomes available and alternates should also plan to present their material as a poster presentation. Poster presentations are an important facet of the NFCS and provide dedicated one-on-one exchanges between the presenter and the attendees. Oral presentations slots are limited to 20 minutes and this includes time for questions and transition to the next speaker. Please note that selection and presentation of an abstract, whether oral or poster, does not waive any applicable registration fees.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT FOR NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO SUBMIT A TRAVEL APPROVAL REQUEST WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION. START THAT PROCESS NOW.

Online Abstract Submission Form

Presenter

Prefix:

First:

Last:

Company:

Position:

Email:

Phone:

Presenter's Address

Address:

City:

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Author(s)

Lead Author:

Degree(s):

School:

Do you have 7 or fewer years working in support of our national defense?:

No Yes

Have you presented at this symposium before?:

No Yes

If yes, which year?:

Are you Active Duty, Federal Employee/Civil Servant or a Contractor?:

Please select Active Duty Federal Employee / Civil Servant Contractor

Co-Author(s):

Abstract

Unclassified Title:

I would like my abstract to be considered for:
(check all that apply)

General Poster Session

Student Poster Session

Oral Presentation

Abstract and Title Distribution Level:

A = Approved for public release, distribution unlimited

C = U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors only

D = DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only

Other:

Final Presentation Classification Level:
(Anticipated at time of submission)

Unclassified

Secret

Secret // NOFORN

Final Presentation Distribution Level:
(Anticipated at time of submission)

A = Approved for public release, distribution unlimited

C = U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors only

D = DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only

Other:

* What is the primary kill chain phase your abstract relates to?:

Select a Primary Phase