We are excited to invite you to join a major in-bound delegation of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force leaders on May 2nd, as they outline their $1.4 billion strategy to bring cutting edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.  

In addition to the top leaders of AFWERX, which was formed in 2017 as the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, we’ll also be joined by top leaders from SpaceWERX, which plays a similar role in advancing innovations from small businesses to meet the needs of the U.S. Space Force. 

Among some of AFWERX’s Top Initiatives include:

Air Force Small Business Innovative Research Program
STRATFI / TACFI 
Autonomy Prime
Agility Prime (Vertical Lift)

Among our guests will include:

Director – AFWERX 
Director – SpaceWERX 
Spark Division Chief
Division Director – Capital Initiatives  
AFWERX Deputy Director
AFWERX Chief Strategy Officer

Importantly, we would like to use this visit to showcase some of the specific capabilities of Pittsburgh Technology Council Members.  If you would like to be included in a briefing book, please click HERE to provide  Short company profile and why your technology is relevant to the Air Force or Space Force by Friday, April 12th. You must still register for the event if you enter a submission to the briefing book.

If you are interested in joining this event, please register ASAP as space is limited. (Max of 2 people per company)

When:  May 2, 2024

Agenda: 
                3:30 Registration and Networking
                4:00 Program
                5:30 Conclusion
                
Where: Nova Place | CoLab 18
              100 S. Commons – Pittsburgh PA 15212

Cost:  There is no charge for current members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council.  (Due to space restrictions, please limit registration to 2 people per company) 

Registration & Payment Policy:
You must log in to register. Pre-Registration is required.
 
Contact Information:
For content or logistics questions - Brian Kennedy, Senior Vice President for Operations and Government Affairs, [email protected]
For registration questions: Megan Colf, Director of Event Management, [email protected]
For sponsorship questions: Ashley Steckel, Director of Business Development and Advertising, [email protected]