"Strength Through Standardization: Forging A Modern Force"

August 3-6, 2024 | Tysons, VA

   

Monday, August 3, 2026, 11:00-5:30 pm EST

All Aboard the Standardization Express: 

  • ASSIST Training - An essential overview of the ASSIST database, covering fundamentals, administrative modules, and the complete document lifecycle. Also get a glimpse into the ASSIST modernization effort. This will be available in a hybrid format. 
  • WSIT/Pinpoint Training (CAC Required) - Learn how to navigate the Weapon Systems Impact Tool and PinPoint in a comprehensive clinic designed to answer your questions about the systems. This will be available in person only. 
  • DISR Tool Training (CAC Required) -  From mandated Standards to emerging technologies, learnt o effectively use the DISR, the DoW’s single register for approved IT standards. This will be available in person only.

 

Tuesday, August 4, 2024, 8:00-5:00 pm EST

  • Keynote Presentation 
  • FY25 DSP Achievement Awards Ceremony/DMSMS Awards - Be inspired by the stories of award-winning standardization project teams and hear how their innovation is making an impact on standards. 
  • Standardization Executive Panel - Gain insight from Standardization leaders as they discuss their trials, triumphs, and motivations from across the components.
  • Joint Standardization Boards - Hear directly from representatives from the Joint Standardization Boards on their role in providing high-level oversight and advocacy for strategic standardization initiatives.

 

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026, 8:00-5:00 pm EST

  • Keynote Presentation
  • Arsenal of Freedom - Working with Industry to Scale Production
  • Going Digital - Digital Engineering/Digital Standards 
  • World of Tomorrow - AI and Modeling for Standardization
  • Modularity is Our Business - MOSA Standards

 

Thursday, Aug 6, 2026, 8:00-12:00 pm EST

Engage with experts and peers in interactive sessions exploring the evolving landscapes of Digital Standards and Artificial Intelligence/Automation. The interactive portions of the conference will be available to in-person attendees only.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Preliminary agenda. Subject to change.

 

The 2026 Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Conference is a four day event that brings standardization stakeholders together from around the globe for education, information sharing and networking opportunities. Attendees will be able to participate in conversations around standardization in support of joint and multinational interoperability, modular open system approaches (MOSA), digital engineering and transformation, and more. Leaders in standardization from government, industry, and SDOs will share their visions for the future of standardization, best practices, and challenges.

The 2024 DSP Conference will be offered in a hybrid format. A limited virtual attendance option is available, however in person attendance is encouraged to fully benefit from the networking and collaboration opportunities this event offers.

Cost:

Free of charge

Who should attend?

Standardization stakeholders from across sectors and functional roles are encouraged to participate in this event featuring engaging keynotes and interactive panel discussions. This includes DoD personnel and support contractors, Allies and Partners, industry, and others (e.g., academia).  If you're interested in standardization, then this event is for you!

Do you have a question?

If you have any questions, please send an email message to nicole.dumm@dla.mil