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These opportunities provide an exclusive glimpse into cutting-edge American ingenuity, showcasing groundbreaking innovations and insightful discussions that are shaping the future of our industry! Check out a detailed list of AFWERX and SpaceWERX events and webinars designed to inspire, inform, and connect you with the latest advancements.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Date: October 23 - 24 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT Location: Los Angeles Airport Marriott (Los Angeles, California)
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Date: Thursday, October 24 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. PT
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Date: Monday, October 28 Time: 8:35 – 9:35 a.m. PT Location: The Moscone West Center (San Francisco, California)
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Date: October 29 - 30 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT Location: The BR-DGE (El Segundo, California)
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Date: Friday, November 1 Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. PT
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Date: Friday, November 22 Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. PT Location: The BR-DGE (El Segundo, California)
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Date: December 3 - 5 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Location: Tampa Convention Center (Tampa, Florida)
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Date: December 3 - 5 Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT Location: JW Marriott Austin (Austin, TX)
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Date: December 10 - 12 Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET Location: Hilton Orlando Resort (Orlando, Florida)
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Date: December 11 - 12 Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Location: Charleston Area Convention Center (North Charleston, South Carolina)
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Austinpreneur Podcast with Col. Elliott Leigh
While in Austin for Fed Supernova, AFWERX Director Col. Elliott Leigh appeared on the Capital Factory Austinpreneur podcast. He joined host Nick Spiller, venture principal at Capital Factory, for an in-depth conversation about dual-use commercial opportunities for entrepreneurs, discussing AFWERX’s role from both historical and current perspectives. This is a must-listen episode!
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FUTURE OUTLOOK
Exciting developments are on the horizon with AFWERX and SpaceWERX! Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming events and collaborations. From strategic discussions to interactive workshops, these opportunities are your chance to engage with the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF). Stay connected and prepare for an inspiring year ahead!
2025
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About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
About SpaceWERX
As the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SpaceWERX employs 40 military, civilian and contractor personnel executing an annual $457 million budget. Additionally, SpaceWERX partners with Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) as a collaborative program. Since it was aligned under AFRL in Aug. 2021, SpaceWERX has executed 1,106 contracts worth more than $897 million to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: spacewerx.us.
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