ONLINE REGISTRATION
Attend the 2026 TETS Symposium in Dayton, Ohio
All attendees MUST be a U.S. Citizen and submit their DD2345 Form information unless the attendee is a
government employee with a valid government ID.
All contractors are considered Industry for registration purposes.
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS MANDATORY
Attendee Registration
- Industry, Academia, and Government Contractors
Government Registration
- Attendee must present proper Government ID
The conference fee covers attendance to the general session, handout material, exhibitor receptions, continental breakfasts, training and technical sessions as outlined in the Symposium agenda.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Admission into the TETS Symposium:
The papers and sessions scheduled to be presented at this Symposium will be governed by the rules and limitations of ITAR (U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations). The following Certification Requirements are mandatory for ALL Attendees and Exhibitors. Non-Government Attendees MUST have BOTH documents. All contractors are considered Industry for registration purposes.
1. Citizenship
Attendance is limited to U.S. Born or Naturalized Citizens (Green Cards are not accepted for admittance into the Symposium). All U.S. citizen attendees are required to sign the citizenship portion of the Turbine Engine Technology Symposium Registration Form.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship must be presented and verified at registration check-in (Required for ALL Attendees).
Please provide ONE of the valid documents:
- Current U.S. Passport, or Passport Card
- Raised seal U.S. Birth Certificate with government issued photo ID
- AFRL "Blue Badge"
- Government ONLY Valid CAC Card (See Image Below)
2. DD Form 2345 Certification along with Employee Verification
To determine if your employer already has a certification on file that extends to all employees at your location, visit the website at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/ PLEASE NOTE: Every location of a company MUST have its own certification.
Information regarding the DD Form 2345 Certification Process
- DD Form 2345 Instructions & Portal link
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Contact Joint Certification Program (JCP)
Government Attendees
All U.S. active duty military personnel and Government Civilian Employees are exempt from the following certification requirements, but must show proper identification at registration check-in.
Non-Government Attendees (Including Contractors)
To qualify to attend the conference, you must be a U.S. Citizen. All non-government attendees (including contractors) are required to have a government Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Logistics Information Service certified DD Form 2345. The certification number is provided by the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO) located at the Logistics Information Services in Battle Creek, Michigan. This is the only authorized source of certification numbers.
Questions or Inquiries about your DD Form 2345 or the process to obtain a DD Form 2345, please contact the Joint Certification Program Office (JCP).
EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION
Your Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Data Custodian/HR’s approval will be REQUIRED for attendance to the Symposium.
During the registration process, you will need to supply the name and email address of your FSO/Data Custodian/HR contact. An email will be sent to the FSO/Data Custodian/HR contact you supplied, so ensure you have entered the correct contact information on the registration form. A response from your FSO/Data Custodian/HR contact is REQUIRED for attendance to the conference.
Export Control Training
Your Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Data Custodian/HR Contact will also be asked to verify that you have completed an Export Control Compliance (or ITAR) Training in 2025.
If your company does not provide Export Control Compliance (or ITAR) Training or if you are unsure that you have taken Export Control Compliance (or ITAR) Training in 2025, please review the Export Control Training from the DLA (Intro to Proper Handling of DoD Export Controlled Data) a 15-30 minute read. If using the DLA Training, please provide a notification to your FSO/Data Custodian/HR Contact that you have taken this DLA Training so that they can verify the training date to approve your registration.
Payment Information
For your protection, payments cannot be taken over the phone. All payment information must be submitted either during the initial registration process or through the link provided in the attendee registration confirmation.
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- Check – PAYABLE TO: Arctos Technology Solutions
(ATTN: TETS 2026 • Arctos Technology Solutions • 2601 Mission Point Blvd. • Suite 300 • Beavercreek, OH 45431)
Note: Online registrations must be completed before checks can be accepted. Indicate participant name(s) on checks to ensure payment is applied correctly.
Online registrants will receive an electronic confirmation notice sent to the email provided during registration. Ensure the email address is correct to receive confirmations and updates regarding the Conference.
"Pay by Check" registrants receive a pending confirmation. After check processing, a final registration confirmation will be emailed.
- Payment receipts are emailed to the address provided during registration
- Credit card payments get an emailed receipt from authorize.net
- Check payment receipts will be emailed when the check is processed
- To pay online later, go to your registration login provided in your confirmation email
- Written cancellation notice must be received before August 14, 2026 COB 5:00 PM EST to qualify for a refund - (Email cancellations must include "TETS 2026", attendee full name, and company name.)
- Cancellations received after August 14, 2026 COB 5:00 PM EST and attendee “no-shows” are not eligible for a refund
- Substitutions with registration fee transfer may be made at any time without cancellation fees
- All cancellations are assessed a processing fee of $75
Onsite Registration
- All attendees must check in at the TETS Registration Desk at the Dayton Convention Center.
- Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
- Onsite registration will be available, but rates may be higher.
- Onsite registrants are not guaranteed handout materials or access to food functions.
Badges
Attendees & Exhibitors must wear Symposium badges throughout the Symposium including General Sessions, Training and Technical Sessions, and the Exhibit Hall.
Symposium badges are non-transferable. TETS reserves the right to withdraw any badge used by someone other than the registered attendee.
