Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Vendor Exchange Forum (VEF) - The BES Small Business Office (SBO) presents a Vendor Exchange Forum – This is an opportunity for Industry to meet BES Leadership and hear the mission and priorities of Portfolios across the Directorate. 

There will be two sessions during the event: 
1) Government Portfolio Briefs
2) Selected Vendor Presentations (8-10 SB vendors will be selected to pitch their capabilities).

The Summit brings together aerospace and supply chain stakeholders and representatives from across the United States to learn about the global aerospace supply chain landscape. Attendees will hear from various aerospace OEM’s speakers and thought leaders.

Key themes include:

• High-speed flight microelectronics
• Advanced air mobility
• Commercial space innovation

Space has gone through a myriad of consequential changes since mankind entered the domain, and today, it is not a benign environment. The commercialization and democratization of space has created a highly-competitive landscape that simultaneously drives innovation and poses significant risks to countries that cannot keep up.

The U.S. must develop and deploy innovative solutions at the speed of relevance to keep pace with adversaries, ensure the country’s space superiority, protect critical systems and maintain national security. 

During the week of 15-19 May 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) Communities of Interest (CoIs) for Human Systems and Biomedical are joining together for an Independent Research and Development (IR&D) Technology Interchange Meeting (TIM) with interested Industry parties.

DoD S&T has provided unquestioned war fighting advantages over 40 years through its unique combination of technology, innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and personnel training. One lesser-known benefit of DoD S&T is its contributions to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR), and Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR).

The Wright-Patterson AFB Tech Expo connects government and industry to collaborate on mission requirements and technology solutions. This event, which is open and free to all Wright-Patterson AFB, provides an opportunity to see the latest in emerging technologies and network with industry experts.

Exhibiting companies are encouraged to provide live demos and hands-on training to benefit the attendees. Showcase your technology solutions to meet the ever-changing demands that their mission requires.

The Department of the Air Force, Chief Modeling and Simulation Officer (CMSO) , Mr. Richard Tempalski, and the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) of the U.S. Space Force, Dr. Lisa Costa, will be hosting the 2nd annual Department of the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit on Tuesday, May 9th – Thursday, May 11th 2023 at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Ohio Space Forum brings together federal, military, industry, and academic leaders in the dynamic fields of space research, operations, intelligence, exploration and defense. Speakers address Ohio’s space history, and how the state continues to lead.