Joint Operations Symposium (JOS) 2024 – Administrative Instruction

Canadian Joint Operations Command Headquarters

1. Aim. This instruction provides administrative information to in-person invitees and their primary points of contact on the Joint Operations Symposium 2024 (JOS 2024) to be conducted at the Canadian War Museum (CWM) in Ottawa, on 21 and 22 February 2024.
2. Participation and Public Health Measures:
   1. In-person attendance to this symposium is by invitation only. All others will attend virtually; and
   2. CJOC HQ health force protection posture will be in-place for JOS 2024; where necessary and appropriate, proper non-medical 3-ply KN 95 masks will be worn. Masks will be available in the Registration Atelier. Appropriate cleaning measures are in-place for microphones and surfaces.
3. Timings. The JOS 2024 agenda is posted to the JOS webpage. Additional timing information follows:
   1. Registration for invitees will be available as of 0800 hrs on 21 and 22 February 2024; and
   2. The VIP photograph with the DM and CDS will occur during the Day One coffee break (1000 hrs 21 February 2024) for selected guests.
4. Location. Barney Danson Theatre (BDT), The Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario.
5. Accommodations. Individual responsibility.
6. Security. JOS 2024 is an unclassified series of briefings, panels and discussions. However, to ensure proper discussion protocols are adhered to:
   1. No personal removable media or mobile wireless devices such as smart phones, cell phones or tablets are permitted in the BDT. There will be a secure storage area in the Registration Atelier for these items; and
   2. All access to the BDT will be controlled physically with the use of an access badge control system. These will be issued based on confirmation of the participant’s identification during registration.
7. Information Management:
   1. The main platform for the passage of information will be the JOS site. Email will be the platform of choice for any passage of critical or immediate information;
   2. All presentations and discussions will be held at the UNCLASS level;
   3. Simultaneous interpretation in English and French will be available for in-person attendees, if required;
   4. JOS 2024 will be recorded in its entirety, and edited for future access;
   5. Virtual streaming of JOS 2024 will be provided by Baldwin AV Solutions. Virtual attendance must be requested through the JOS 2024 registration website. Live stream guidelines are as follows:
      1. (1) Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English and French;
      2. (2) Virtual attendees will access the live stream via a JOS 2024 webcast site. Virtual Instructions, the URL link along with the password will be sent via email NLT 20 February 2024; and
      3. (3) The live stream is best viewed on a non-DWAN, non-VPN device. A personal computer with Internet access is the recommended viewing option using the Google Chrome web browser.
8. Dress:
   1. CAF/Allied participants. Long-sleeved shirts with tie (Service Dress 3A), or equivalent national uniform;
   2. Civilians. Business attire; and
   3. Support Staff. Operational dress.
9. Transportation:
   1. Participants are responsible to arrange their own transport while in Ottawa. JOS 2024 will not be providing pickup or shuttle services;
   2. Underground parking is available at the CWM for $13.00/day; and
   3. A duty vehicle will be available for urgent use, should it be required. Coordination for its use will be through the on-site JOS 2024 Support Team Lead.
10. Meals:
    1. A working lunch will be provided under a bulk food services contract at public expense; and
    2. Catered coffee, and refreshments will be available at the CWM from 0800-1500 hrs each day.
11. Point of Contact:
    1. JOS 2024 Coord, Mr. Grant Yakimenko, Office: (613) 992-1261 / Mobile: (613) 327-7846 / email: cjocjos-coicsoi@forces.gc.ca.