Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium

The 2024 Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium will be held 20-24 May 2024 in Colorado Springs, 

aspects of DE in a mixed-access environment. All symposium sessions will be conducted at either the Open/Public Release or CUI/Limited Distribution level this year, allowing all attendees to have participation options at all times.

Proceedings of the Symposium will be published. See our Online Store for proceedings of previous Annual Directed Energy Symposia.

Symposium Highlights

• Plenary session of esteemed speakers
• Technical Breakout Sessions at Open and CUI levels
• Open and CUI Poster Sessions
• Professional Development Short Courses
• Co-located DE Education Workshop
• Exclusive Roundtable Reception for Qualifying Students and Early Career Professionals (ECP's)
• Exhibits and an evening exhibitor reception
• DEPS Annual Report Update
• Introduction of newly elected DEPS Directors
• Induction of DEPS Fellows
• Held in conjunction with the JDETO Technical Review (formally known as the JDETO Annual Review)
  • This new dynamic will (1) maximize in-person participation and (2) coordinate the disclosure of information at the appropriate classification level (up to CUI at this event)
  • The JDETO has teamed with DEPS to accomplish (1) and (2) with a coordinated/deconflicted Joint agenda at the DEPS Annual S&T Symposium
  • This event will review technical progress made towards ongoing projects from the Laser Sources, M&S, and Beam Control & Propagation Technical Areas within the JDETO’s Enabling Tech Program
  • In support of the JDETO’s DE Center of Excellence, this event will also host a DE Workforce Development Workshop, which is complementary to the DE Education Workshop
  • The JDETO Technical Review will be open to all symposium attendees with a DEPS-approved visit request for attending CUI/Distribution C/D sessions – please see Security for more information