07 February 2023
CenSec - Center for Defence, Space & Security
29 May-2 June
Get access to the US defense innovation market when CenSec for the sixth time participates in one of the most recognized defence exhibitions, Showcase for Commerce in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The area is home to development and production facilities for a wide range of defence companies, such as Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, Kitron and Kongsberg.
The trip consists of both company visits, match-making meetings with US defence contacts and two days exhibition at Showcase for Commerce.
From CenSec will Klaus, Louise and Jeppe participate.
Tentative agenda
Monday 29 May Memorial Day Holiday in the US
Free Day to explore region/Arrival Day. For specific destinations, please speak with Klaus or Linda.
Meet up with Linda Thomson, President of JARI
Tuesday 30 May
Company tours throughout the day (Lockheed Martin, Kongsberg, JWF Defense, Leonardo DRS, Compass Systems are possible options).
Wednesday 31 May
Company tours throughout the day (Lockheed Martin, Kongsberg, JWF Defense, Leonardo DRS, Compass Systems are possible options).
Join reception at Sunnehanna Country Club with the golf outing participants; Contractors and Cocktails event is at Balance (Mission Inn) from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Nightcap on Napoleon 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Thursday 1 June
Supplier Briefing 8:45 -10:45 AM at Holiday Inn
The Government Contracting Series 9:00 – 11:30 AM (Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM) at The Johnstown Conference Center
Government Acquisition Leaders Briefings at The Johnstown Conference Center with Luncheon 11:30 AM with Plenary Session 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Outdoor Exhibition 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Napoleon Street between the 1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial and The Johnstown Conference Center
Opening Reception 4:00 – 7:30 PM 1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial
Friday 2 June
John P. Murtha Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM at The Johnstown Conference Center
Press Conference 9:30 AM at Stars & Stripes Room, 1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial
Outdoor Exhibition 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Napoleon Street
Public Exhibition 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM open at War Memorial
Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 PM1st SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial
Dinner with Linda Thomson (location to be determined)
Price pr. Company (max three persons per company):
CenSec member DKK 5.000 (VAT excl.)
Non-member: DKK 10.000 (VAT excl.)
Included in the price is:
• Participation in joint Danish exhibition stand 1-2 June
• Company visits with lunch 30 and 31 May
• Dinner 2 June
NOTE that travel expenses are not included in the price.
CenSec is looking into a discount rate at the Johnstown Holiday Inn Hotel.
Registration (necessary for each person participating) no later than 23 March (registration and payment will open in week 8).
