AFWERX Agenda
Join the AFWERX team at these events and activities throughout the week!
All times are local (CT).
Download agenda to phone for an easy on-the-go reference:
View the AFWERX photo gallery from the 2023 Fed Supernova event below.
Tuesday, August 22
AFWERX Office Hours & Activities: Throughout the day
Capital Factory, Fishbowl
Details: Find our full schedule below in “Where to Find Us at Fed Supernova”
AFWERX Challenge Learning Lab: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Capital Factory, Captain America
Details: Join us to learn more from our Challenge team about the program, experience a design sprint for an accelerated view and understanding of the Challenge process, and engage with a panel talking about Success Stories with the Challenge program across government and industry stakeholders. REGISTER HERE
Start-Up Crawl: 5 – 9 p.m.
Capital Factory, Atrium
Details: Kick off Fed Supernova 2023 with Startup Crawl during the evening of August 22! The AFWERX booth will have representatives across all our teams to talk about our programs and opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Wednesday, August 23
AFWERX Office Hours & Activities: Throughout the day
Capital Factory, Fishbowl
Details: Find our full schedule below in “Where to Find Us at Fed Supernova”
22 Minutes of Wellness: 8 a.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Room
Details: Great way to start your day! You are invited to join the AFWERX team for a morning mindfulness session, hosted by Col. Martin Salinas. AFWERX Director Col. Elliott Leigh will share brief thoughts about the importance of self-care and wellness to achieve optimal performance. How about 22 Minutes for You? See you there!
Keynote Address – Revolutionizing Defense: The Power of Innovation: 11 – 11:40 a.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Main Stage
Speaker: Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX Director
Details: See below in “AFWERX Speaking Sessions”
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Resilient Basing: 1:05 – 1:50 p.m.
Capital Factory, ACL Room
Moderator: Mr. Lowell Usrey, AFWERX Spark Branch Chief
Speakers:
Col. James Gherdovich, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Logistics Readiness;
Brig. Gen. WIlliam H. Kale, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)
Details: See below in “AFWERX Speaking Sessions”
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Moving Target Engagement: 3 – 3:45 p.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Room
Moderator: Col. Tom Meagher, AFWERX Prime Division Chief
Speakers:
Mr. Matthew Brown, Air Force Futures
Details: See below in “AFWERX Speaking Sessions”
Thursday, August 24
AFWERX Office Hours & Activities: Throughout the day
Capital Factory, Fishbowl
Details: Find our full schedule below in “Where to Find Us at Fed Supernova”
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Space Order of Battle: 2 – 2:45 p.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Room
Moderator: Lt. Col. Walter McMillan, SpaceWERX Director
Speakers:
Col. Eddie Ferguson, U.S. Space Command, Capabilities and Resource Integration
Mr. Jeremy Leader, Space Systems Command, Commercial Services Office (COMSO)
Mr. Shawn Phillips, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rocket Propulsion Division
Maj. Stephen Welling, Space Systems Command, Integration Office
Details: See below in “AFWERX Speaking Sessions”
AFWERX Speaking Sessions
Don’t miss these opportunities to hear members across AFWERX speak at Fed Supernova!
All times are local (CT).
Wednesday, August 23
Keynote Address – Revolutionizing Defense: The Power of Innovation
Wednesday, August 23
11 – 11:40 a.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Main Stage
Speaker: Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX Director
AFWERX Director, Col. Elliott Leigh, will share the breadth of our AFWERX portfolio and how we leverage American Ingenuity to rapidly provide novel technology to the warfighter. Join Col. Leigh to learn more about AFWERX and how we’ve grown to where we are today to support the United States Department of the Air Force Airmen & Guardians.
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Resilient Basing
Wednesday, August 23
1:05 – 1:50 p.m.
Capital Factory, ACL Room
Moderator: Mr. Lowell Usrey, AFWERX Spark Branch Chief
Speakers:
Col. James Gherdovich, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Logistics Readiness
Brig. Gen. WIlliam H. Kale, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)
This Operational Imperative aims to ensure the Air Force’s ability to conduct operations from forward operating locations in contested environments. The panel will explore the challenges and solutions associated with implementing this imperative, including improving infrastructure, enhancing force protection, and developing new tactics and technologies. In this highly interactive session, you’ll be able to discuss directly with Air Force leadership their priorities and assumptions underlying this Operational Imperative.
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Moving Target Engagement
Wednesday, August 23
3 – 3:45 p.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Room
Moderator: Col. Tom Meagher, AFWERX Prime Division Chief
Speakers:
Mr. Matthew Brown, Air Force Futures
Col. Ty Perschbacher, Air Force Futures
AFWERX is actively pursuing technologies to enhance the Air Force’s moving target engagement capabilities including autonomous drones, developing advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, and high-energy lasers. In this highly interactive session, you’ll be able to discuss directly with Air Force leadership their priorities and assumptions underlying this Operational Imperative.
Town Hall – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Space Order of Battle
Thursday, August 24
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Capital Factory, Voltron Room
Moderator: Lt. Col. Walter McMillan, SpaceWERX Director
Speakers:
Col. Eddie Ferguson, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), Capabilities and Resource Integration
Mr. Jeremy Leader, Space Systems Command (SSC), Commercial Services Office (COMSO)
Mr. Shawn Phillips, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rocket Propulsion Division
Maj. Stephen Welling, Space Systems Command, Integration Office
Join senior Space Force and Air Force leaders as they explore the role of space in modern warfare and the Air Force’s efforts to maintain superiority in this domain. Experts in the field will discuss current and future space-based technologies, as well as strategies for integrating space capabilities into broader military operations. In this highly interactive session, you’ll be able to discuss directly with Air Force leadership their priorities and assumptions underlying this Operational Imperative.
Where To Find Us at Fed Supernova
Members from AFWERX will be available throughout the day at our booth and during office hours. All times are local (CT).
Start-Up Crawl
Omni, Atrium
Tuesday, August 22: 5 – 9 p.m.
Stop by the AFWERX booth to meet with representatives across AFWERX to discuss our programs and learn more about the latest innovations and technologies we’re working on for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Capital Factory, Fishbowl
Visit with AFWERX representatives one-on-one during our office hour windows to ask questions, learn more about our programs, and participate in interactive experiences. View our full schedule below:
Tuesday, August 22
5 – 9 p.m.: BETA FLIGHT SIMULATOR – Open for flights
Wednesday, August 23
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: BETA FLIGHT SIMULATOR – Open for flights
1:05 – 1:50 p.m.: VIEWING – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Resilient Basing
2 – 3 p.m.: BETA FLIGHT SIMULATOR – Open for flights
3 – 3:45 p.m.: VIEWING – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Moving Target Engagement
4 – 5 p.m.: OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, August 24
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: BETA FLIGHT SIMULATOR – Open for flights
12 – 1 p.m.: FELLOWSHIP 101
2 – 2:45 p.m.: VIEWING – AFWERX OI Deep Dive: Space Order of Battle
2 – 5 p.m.: OFFICE HOURS & IGNITE PLATFORM INTRODUCTION
afwerx Resources
Check out these resources from AFWERX and other government sources to reference helpful information and learn more about the programs and opportunities being discussed at Fed Supernova.
More on Fed Supernova
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