Department of the Air Force Science & Technology Summit Industry Day Outbrief
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    The Department of the Air Force is hosting a Science & Technology Summit Industry Day Outbrief on October 30, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This event is designed to provide organizations with the opportunity to engage directly with leadership from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), including senior leaders and representatives from the Contracting Office and AFWERX, to discuss upcoming research and development opportunities that are vital for national security. Participation is limited to individuals with a valid TOP SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship, with registration closing on October 13, 2025, allowing for one primary and one alternate attendee per company. Further details regarding security clearance verification, base access, and the event agenda will be provided post-registration, with updates available on SAM.GOV.

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    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is hosting an S&T Summit Industry Day Outbrief on October 30, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This event offers organizations an exclusive opportunity to engage with AFRL leadership, including Senior Leaders, Integrated Planning Team Leads, the Contracting Office, AFWERX, and the AFRL Innovation Pipeline, to learn about upcoming research and development opportunities crucial for national security. Attendees must possess a valid TOP SECRET clearance and US Citizenship. Registration closes on October 13, 2025, with attendance limited to one primary and one alternate per company. Further details on security clearance verification, base access, and the agenda will be released after registration. Updates will be posted on SAM.GOV.
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