Common Threads Huntsville: Space, Defense, and Strategic Challenges

April 17 to 18, 2024 Huntsville, Alabama

This event recap is courtesy of Davidson. 

Nearly 200 professionals from the Huntsville region attended the April 17-18, Common Threads Huntsville: Space, Defense, and Strategic Challenges program. The Apr. 17 unclassified event kicked off with Career Conversations, an innovative career fair and networking session preceding the Welcome Reception. Attendees had the opportunity to network and gain career advice from top employers in both the public and private sectors.

The Welcome Reception followed, allowing ample time for networking and relationship building. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle kicked off the program with enthusiastic remarks, emphasizing the city's critical role in space and missile defense and in developing future national security leaders. Ms. Janice Glover-Jones, Director for Mission Services, Defense Intelligence Agency, then joined INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, for a fireside chat.

Ms. Glover-Jones discussed her role overseeing support offices crucial for DIA's mission of providing foundational military intelligence to warfighters and national decision-makers. She highlighted efforts to enhance mission capabilities and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of synergy among partners. Recruitment and retention strategies were also key topics, including improving brand visibility, partnering with educational institutions, and diversifying talent pools. Ms. Glover-Jones stressed the agency's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, drawing from her experience as Chief Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Officer at DIA.

Addressing the student audience, Ms. Glover-Jones offered advice to junior professionals and those considering careers in national security: "Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled and keep an open mind." Her insights not only supported professional growth but also inspired the next generation of leaders in the field.

The following morning a classified breakfast and panel discussion took place, focused on space and counterspace issues.

Supporting Partners

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Patriot (Classified)

    Sold!

    $10,000

    Member Price

    $12,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten VIP registrations for each event (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion) 
    • Opportunity to introduce panel moderator at classified event 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Prominent company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Eagle (Unclassified)

    Exclusive

    $10,000

    Member Price

    $12,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten VIP registrations for each event (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion) 
    • Opportunity to introduce speaker(s) at unclassified event 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap 
  • Registration

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    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six VIP registrations for both events (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion)
    • Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages 
    • Dedicated company branded signage at registration 
    • Company branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap 
  • Welcome Reception (Unclassified)

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    $6,000

    Member Price

    $8,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six VIP registrations for each event (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion) 
    • Dedicated company branded signage in Welcome Reception 
    • Dedicated company branded cocktail napkins at the reception (provided by INSA) 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Breakfast

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    $5,500

    Member Price

    $7,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Four VIP registrations for both events (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion)
    • Dedicated company branded signage at breakfast 
    • Dedicated company branded cocktail napkins at breakfast (provided by INSA)  
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions 

    Current Sponsors

  • Digital Recap (Unclassified)

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    $5,000

    Member Price

    • Five VIP Registrations for each event (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion) 
    • Company logo included in post event recap (unclassified portion only) 
    • Company logo included in post-event survey to all attendees including opportunity to provide 50-word message about sponsor company
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap 

    Current Sponsors

  • Community Champion

    Unlimited

    $2,500

    Member Price

    • Three VIP registrations for each event (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion) 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions

    Current Sponsors

  • IC Innovator - Small Business Opportunity

    Unlimited

    $1,500

    Member Price

    Must be an INSA Small Business member in good standing
    • Three VIP registrations for both events (registrants must have secret clearance for classified portion)
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program 
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, and email promotions

    Current Sponsors

  • Host (Classified)

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    • 10 VIP registrations for both events (*all registrants must have secret clearance)
    • On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
    • Opportunity to have one staff member profiled in the #yourIC section of INSA website and spotlighted on social media  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions

    Current Sponsors