Science and Technology Events

The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) is the most important opportunity for the SOF community to interact with industry and collaborate on the challenges, initiatives, and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators. For industry attendees, SOFIC offers significant opportunities for business intelligence, detailed insights, tips and information on what capabilities are most desired by the community on how to conduct business with the U.S. Special Operations Command. SOFIC will serve as an opportunity to stay connected to the SOF community and to develop, nurture, and exercise its growing network between industry, government, academia, and international partners. By leveraging the depth, breadth, and diversity of this network, the SOF community can boost its velocity, multiply its productivity, and diversify its capabilities to meet the changing demands of SOF operators.

The Ohio Space Forum will bring together federal, military, industry, and academic leaders in the dynamic fields of space research, operations, intelligence, exploration and defense. Speakers will address Ohio’s space history, and how the state continues to play a leading role. Learn more about growth opportunities for businesses in Ohio as we continue to support our nation’s vital space missions.

During the week of 23-27 May 2022, the Department of the Air Force Hypersonics S&T enterprise is hosting the 2022 Hypersonics Independent Research and Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This invitation is open to all industry partners with IR&D and corporate investments, including large and small businesses, academia, National Labs, and FFRDCs with a signed and certified DD form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement). This engagement is intended to foster mutual awareness, increase collaboration, and identify alignment between industry’s independent research investments and DAF hypersonics-related science and technology needs. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from throughout the U.S. Government in various technical disciplines will participate in submitted abstract reviews and face-to-face meetings to provide feedback to industry on its Hypersonics-related IR&D.

The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator is an elite and immersive accelerator for seed stage tech startups pushing AI/ML, cyber, quantum and UAS solutions with dual-use potential and the drive to elevate the United States’ national security and economic competitiveness.

This program is 100% in person and on site May 23 – August 12 at Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, NY. Ten startups will be selected for participation in this elite program for defense innovation and summer residency in our world-class facility.

Deadline to Apply is Febraury 14 at 2:14 pm

The 2022 National Meeting will take place in a virtual format, June 21-23, 2022. The shift to virtual was necessary due to continued restrictions on U.S. Government travel.

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Innovare Advancement Center is proud to host the 4th Annual International Quantum Information Science Workshop, an incredible three-day event taking place on July 12-14, 2022. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss an opportunity to engage intimately with key government, academic, and industry leaders as we shape the future of quantum together. Brought to you by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Griffiss Institute (GI) and New York State Enterprise Technology Corporation (NYSTEC).

This event is part of a global connectivity initiative to build an open ecosystem of government, academic, and industry collaborations and shape the future of quantum innovation for the U.S. and its’ partners. Designed around engagement with the research and academic community, the event will present opportunities to ask questions live to the keynote speakers, as well as a space to network with fellow colleagues in the field of Quantum Information Sciences. 

Our mission is to excite, entice, and spark your inventive minds so we can collectively build a global quantum future. Come and be part of an already established network of leading scientists, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

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We are excited to announce that in 2022, Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) and Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI) will take place within the same week (8-12 August). Both events will be co-hosted with Dayton Defense (operating as The Dayton Development Coalition) and both events will be hosted at the Dayton Convention Center. LCID and WDI will remain standalone events; we are combining the events in one week as to gain efficiencies in the sharing of information, collaboration and discussion.
 
Stay tuned for more details, information on attendee registration and exhibit booths, coming soon!

The NDIA Space Division and Rocky Mountain Chapter are pleased to announce the 3rd annual Space Warfighting Industry Forum (SWIF). Bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia, SWIF 2022 promises to further the discussion on space warfighting visions, requirements, and existing and emerging capabilities. Attendees will be sure to hear from top USSPACECOM and USSF leadership in both unclassified and classified forums, as well as from entrepreneurs and thought leaders on partnerships, coalitions and international engagement, new technologies, pushing data to the tactical edge, and legislative actions. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Stay tuned for the latest information and updates regarding the upcoming 2022 Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

Connecting top DOD offices and industry scouts with the world's best innovations. Connect with more non-traditional innovators than ever before as we co-locate Defense TechConnect with SBIR, consortia and government leadership representing over $10 Billion in contracting authority. Don't miss this year as we offer a best-in-class program, networking opportunities, and expanded access for U.S. military and industry S&T leadership worldwide.

The Ohio Space Forum provides every attendee the chance to gather among nationally recognized thought leaders in space intelligence, exploration, and defense to benefit from their expertise. This is your premier opportunity to link with state and national leaders to learn how Ohio continues building on our unparalleled space heritage, innovation, and tech workforce to pave the way in fortifying America’s National and Economic Security and Space Exploration objectives. 

Come join us in Cleveland, Ohio at the NASA Glenn Research Center!

The world of emerging immersive technology is expanding exponentially by the day and offers seemingly boundless opportunities for increases in the effectiveness and efficiency of training in virtually any field. In combination with the ever-present constraints of reduced budgets and limited resources, there is a real temptation to apply virtual, augmented, and mixed reality as a one-size-fits-all solution to reduce live training. But how do you know if those are the best choices and if they indeed improve learning versus negatively impacting it? How do you know what the optimal combination of technologies and training modalities is to create a holistic, truly immersive environment to accomplish the training objectives? Join us to hear from the innovators behind a unique framework based on experiential learning theory and the principles of flow applied to the concept of learning experience design.

Selected as a Best Paper Nominee by the Education Subcommittee at I/ITSEC 2021, the framework supports the decision-making of the use of immersive technologies to increase the potential of preventing loss of training effectiveness and maximizing the potential benefits of increased student performance and program efficiency. Developed at the USAF Air University, the methodology has been implemented by the Air Education Training Command 19th Air Force unit with impressive results. Join us to hear what’s next and how you can engage to utilize this framework as well.

Airmen, industry and academia join forces to discover innovative service wide Force Development and Installation Management solutions.

The Catalyst Accelerator and AFRL/RV, along with our sponsors, Microsoft, Long Capture, and Amergint are thrilled to invite you to Demo Day for the Hybrid Data Movement cohort! This event will be held IN-PERSON at Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. You DO NOT want to miss out on meeting the eight cohort companies! Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

1. Step 1: Please watch each company pitch within the Demo Day video on our website on 23 May 2022.
2. Step 2: Join us LIVE at Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation to network and connect with the eight cohort companies on 26 May 2022!

WHEN: 26 May 2022 from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM MT

WHERE: Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (555 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903)

Learn more about the cohort companies HERE

The Catalyst Accelerator’s two-week Boot Camp is sponsored by the SBA’s SBIR/STTR office and United States Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate.  The Boot Camp is geared toward helping tech-based startups and small businesses that have not formerly worked with Government, particularly DoD, learn how to do so effectively.

The Boot Camp is a collaborative effort between the Hyperspace Challenge and Catalyst Accelerator, along with the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate seeks transformational research and development partnerships with industry, academia, and other public and private organizations through the 2022 Innovare Aspire Series. 

‍Innovare Aspire Series is an annual campaign to converge diverse capabilities in United States Air Force and United States Space Force strategic priority areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, cyber, nanoelectronics, neuromorphic computing, quantum, and UAS; organize and motivate diverse teams to tackle specific technical challenges; and deliver high-impact, performance-ready capabilities that enhance American competitiveness through diversified commercialization pathways. 

The NGAUS General Conference is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend. 

Recent speakers include congressional leaders, cabinet-level secretaries, Army and Air Force secretaries and chiefs, and other senior Pentagon officials.

Primary social events include the Governor’s Reception, Hospitality Night and the States Dinner. Other events include golf tournaments, a Fun Run, mixers and luncheons. Conference registration is $180.

The theme for the Conference will be The National Guard: At the Heart of It All. The NGAUS board has decided on the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform for business sessions and other meetings and approved the Ohio National Guard Association’s recommendation of sports jerseys — high school, college, pro or Olympic — for the States Dinner.

The TETS Symposium is a biennial forum where the United States' turbine engine community gathers to review and discuss the latest turbine engine technology advances. The Symposium draws an audience of approximately 1000 engineers, scientists, managers, and operational personnel from throughout the turbine engine community, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA, DARPA, DOE, FAA, engine and aircraft manufacturers, material and component suppliers, and academia. Beginning in 2018, the TETS Symposium expanded its scope to include an increased emphasis on review and discussion of critical complementary technologies in the areas of aircraft power generation and thermal management. Over three days of technical presentations, supported by relevant hardware displays, will underscore the United States' commitment to advance the state of the art in gas turbine engine technology. The audience is limited to US Citizens only via DD2345.

Entering its tenth year, the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and Operational Energy and Logistics Summit (OE&L), brings together defense, private industry, federal agency, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the military and national security. This year's key focus areas include but are not limited to energy, climate, cyber, biodefense, space, advanced manufacturing, and 5G.

The DTC supports innovation imperatives in the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and is a unique platform to reach thousands of public and private leaders focused on innovation and technology to support the warfighter. At last year's Defense Innovation Summit (virtual), more than 1,300+ one-on-one meetings took place, 200+ virtual booths and tabletop displays in the Exhibit Hall representing private sector companies and non-traditional innovators, and close to 40 breakout sessions.

The annual DTC is one of the most well-attended defense innovation conferences of the year. We are proud to be one of the original innovation hubs to support the DOD and its missions.