Register today to join NDIA’s Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Division at their highlight event, the 34th Annual NDIA SO/LIC Symposium on October 30 – 31, 2023 being held in Washington, DC.

For event information and the full agenda, visit NDIA.org/SOLIC.

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SO/LIC Division Annual Awards Dinner

On October 30, the conference will open with the SO/LIC Division’s Annual Awards Reception and Dinner. At this premier event, the division will present distinguished awards to individuals who have made lasting contributions to the SO/LIC community.

GEN Richard Clarke, USA (Ret)
Rylander Awardee

The R. Lynn Rylander Award, our highest honor, is presented annually to an individual who has made distinctive contributions in the areas of Special Operations, Low Intensity Conflict, or Irregular Warfare. The Award is named for R. Lynn Rylander, a Department of Defense civilian who was a founding member of the organization which is now the SO/LIC Division of NDIA.

COL Edwin “Andy” Anderson, USA (Ret)
DeProspero Awardee

The DeProspero Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes sustained, distinguished service and is presented annually to an individual who has made distinctive lifetime contributions with significant impact in the areas of Special Operations, Low Intensity Conflict, or Irregular Warfare. The award is named for Colonel Albert A. DeProspero, a retired Army Special Forces Colonel who was a founding member of the SO/LIC Division of NDIA, a former Chairman of the SO/LIC Executive Board, and a lifelong supporter of and advocate for the SO/LIC Community.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Increase your exposure within the SOF community by securing a sponsorship for this year’s Symposium. Below are a few highlighted opportunities. For a complete list, please visit our sponsorship website.

Featured Opportunities

Awards Dinner 
$10,000 Each
Reach attendees with your brand during the Symposium’s signature Awards Dinner as event participants network and celebrate this year’s award winners. This opportunity includes an awards dinner table, opportunity to present welcoming remarks at the Awards Dinner and more!

Awards Dinner Reception
$6,000 Each
Kick off the Symposium with your brand as event participants arrive to network, build connections, and celebrate the award winners. This opportunity includes the option to distribute a promotional item of your choice (e.g. a branded cocktail glass).

Awards Dinner Table
$3,000 Each
Sponsor a dinner table that seats up to 10 guests of your choosing. This would be a great opportunity to extend invitations to your coworkers or clients to join you for the evening’s celebrations.

Contact Sarah O’Hanley at Sohanley@NDIA.org to secure your sponsorship or for more information.

Please continue to visit the event website for updates.

Questions? Contact Tiffiney Smith at tsmith@NDIA.org.

Date

October 30 – 31, 2023

Location

JW Marriott Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Contact

Tiffiney Smith
Meeting Manager
(703) 247-2554
tsmith@NDIA.org

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