2023 Hercules Orion Conference
 
 

Welcome to the 2023 Hercules Orion Conference Registration Page

 
Oct. 16-19, 2023
Atlanta, Georgia
 
Hosted by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company  

Delivering the Sustainment Edge

Download the Lockheed Martin HOC 2023 App using the QR code below

General information 

The 2023 Hercules Orion Conference (HOC) will be held at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia from Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 through Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. 
 
The Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Conference Center is offering a special rate of $182 USD plus tax per night. Last day to book at this rate is Sept. 22, 2023.  

The Lockheed Martin Plant Tour will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

NOTE: PLANT TOUR IS AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY

Overview Schedule

View / Print the HOC 2023 Agenda here 
 

Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023

TIME LOCATION EVENT NAME
1300 - 1800 Garden Court Exhibitor Booth Setup
1300 - 1800 Registration Desk Early Registration/Check-In

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

TIME LOCATION EVENT NAME
0600 - 0800 Registration Desk Registration/Check-In
0700 - 0800 Grand Ballroom Breakfast
0815 - 0930 Grand Ballroom Chair's Welcome / Keynote Speaker
0930 - 1750 Garden Court Exhibitor Booths Open
0945 - 1750 Track Rooms Track Presentations
1830 - 2030 Atrium Welcome Mixer

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

TIME LOCATION EVENT NAME
0700 - 0800 Grand Ballroom Breakfast
0815 - 0930 Grand Ballroom Chair's Welcome / Keynote Speaker
0930 - 1750 Garden Court Exhibitor Booths Open
0945 - 1750 Track Rooms Track Presentations
1830 - 2030 Atrium Evening Social

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023

TIME LOCATION EVENT NAME
0700 - 0800 Grand Ballroom Breakfast
0815 - 0930 Grand Ballroom Chair's Welcome / Keynote Speaker
0930 - 1750 Garden Court Exhibitor Booths Open
0945 - 1750 Track Rooms Track Presentations
1830 - 2130 Punch Bowl Finale Social

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

TIME LOCATION EVENT NAME
0700 - 0800 Grand Ballroom Breakfast
0815 - 0930 Grand Ballroom Chair's Welcome / Keynote Speaker
0900 - 1300 Marietta Plant Lockheed Martin Plant Tour
0930 - 1300 Garden Court Exhibitor Booths Open
0945 - 1220 Track Rooms Track Presentations
1230 - 1330 Garden Court Grab & Go Lunch

The following information is provided to help you with the registration process:
Payment Types

Attendance Types

  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics: Employees badged to Aeronautics
  • Military: All uniformed Armed Forces personnel on active duty both domestic and foreign. Includes government civilian employees/civil servants.
  • Civilian owner/operator: Civilian company that owns or operates P-3, C-130, L-100, or LM-100J aircraft
  • Service Center Attendee: Employees of Lockheed Martin Authorized Service Centers
  • Sponsor Attendee: Complimentary with Sponsorship (number depending on sponsorship level)
  • Vendor/Other Attendee: Corporations and companies that sell or distribute aircraft parts, general supplies, MSP, and general admission attendees

Exhibitor Booths (Maximum of three per Customer)

  • Premium Exhibitor Booth - 68 Total, 20 Available - $4,500 -  Located in the Garden Court. 8' deep x 10' wide booth with table and 2 chairs, electrical power, and wireless Internet connection. Crate size limit to get into exhibit hall is 65" wide x 95" high.
  • Standard Exhibitor Booth - 16 Total, 1 Available - $3,500 - Located in the Garden Court. 6' deep x 8' wide booth with table and 2 chairs, electrical power, and wireless Internet connection. Crate size limit to get into exhibit hall is 65" wide x 95" high.

Sponsorship Levels:

 
Click here for more information about Sponsorship.
 
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Y/N
AVAILABLE/REMAINING 5 / 3  
COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEES 4  
HOTEL BRANDING   Y
HOTEL SIGNAGE   Y
BOOTH PREFERENCE June 16-22  
DINING TABLE ZONE ZONE 1  
INVESTMENT $12,500  
 
 
GOLD SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Y/N
AVAILABLE/REMAINING 10 / 5  
COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEES 3  
HOTEL BRANDING   N
HOTEL SIGNAGE   Y
BOOTH PREFERENCE June 16-22  
DINING TABLE ZONE ZONE 2  
INVESTMENT $9,500  
 
 
 SILVER SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Y/N
AVAILABLE/REMAINING 5 / 3  
COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEES 2  
HOTEL BRANDING   N
HOTEL SIGNAGE   Y
BOOTH PREFERENCE June 23-29  
DINING TABLE ZONE ZONE 3  
INVESTMENT $7,500  
 
 
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Y/N
AVAILABLE/REMAINING 5 / 5  
COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEES 1  
HOTEL BRANDING   N
HOTEL SIGNAGE   Y
BOOTH PREFERENCE June 23-29  
DINING TABLE ZONE ZONE 4  
INVESTMENT $5,000  
 
Other Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship Type # Available # Remaining Cost
Wednesday Evening Finale Social  7 7 $10,000
Monday Evening Social in Atrium 1 0 $8,000
Atrium Social/Work Area 3 3 $5,000

Breakfast

4 4 $4,000

Lunch

4 2 $3,000
Break Service 10 8 $2,000
**Custom Sponsorship Packages Available Upon Request**

Any exhibitor or sponsor that wishes to provide items for distribution in the attendee gift bags should advise the HOC team via email at hoc.support@lmco.com no later than July 31, 2023. Once approved for inclusion, all items must be shipped to the HOC team with delivery no later than Sept. 30, 2023. 

NOTE: When paying by credit card, please ensure the following:

  • Name on credit card matches
  • Address used for registration matches the billing address where the statement is sent
  • Type of purchase is authorized
  • Purchase amount is not over preset limits

NOTE: NO REFUNDS for Exhibitors and Sponsors after Sept. 14, 2023 

We would like to provide the following guidance regarding attire at the Hercules Orion Conference (HOC):

  • Attendees at the Hercules Orion Conference (HOC) are expected to dress appropriately for the event, keeping safety and professionalism in mind. 
    • Some types of clothing are never appropriate for the HOC environment.  Outlined below are some examples of appropriate and inappropriate attire for the event. 
      • Appropriate professional attire may include: dress slacks, khakis, polo shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, blazers, dresses and business suits.
      • Inappropriate attire includes: tattered or baggy clothing, extreme attire, offensive slogans, clothing which bares midriffs, tank tops, halter tops, mini-skirts, low-cut tops, flip-flop sandals, slippers and closting with writing or pictures inconsistend with a professional, respectful workplace. 
         

2024 Calendar Photos

As part of the 2023 HOC, operators will have a forum to share their stories about how they use C-130, L-100, P-3 and CP-140 aircraft. We want to highlight these stories through photos, videos, and words. Photos will be featured in the 2024 HOC calendar. Videos will be featured throughout the conference and written accounts will be featured on the HOC website and app. Photos must be high-resolution (>300 dpi) and include aircraft owner/operator, aircraft model/version, location photograph was taken, release of copyright, and photographer’s name and contact information. Submit all photos, videos, and stories to hoc.support@lmco.com. Deadline for photos to be considered for inclusion in the 2024 calendar is July 20, 2023. 

The Contact Info tab provides contact information if you have any questions concerning the registration process.

NOTICE: Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMC) does not provide endorsement or recommendation to specific products or services presented during the Hercules Orion Conference (HOC). The views, opinions, or recommendations expressed by any of the HOC participants during formal and informal presentations, briefings, or discussions do not necessarily reflect those of LMC.

View / Print the HOC 2023 Agenda here

Last Update: October 6. 2023