REGISTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

The Wright Brothers Institute and the University of Texas at Dallas are excited to invite you to the upcoming ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UAVs Collider. This dynamic event will bring together leading experts from the Department of Defense (DoD), industry, and academia to provide a comprehensive overview of the current Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) landscape.

COLLIDER NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION:

• Date/Time: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 8:30am-4:00pm (EST)
• Location: ‘The Hub’ – 31 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402 (inside the Dayton Arcade)
• Conference Room: The Upper Deck (3rd floor of The Hub, follow the signs to direct you in)
• REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-storage-systems-for-the-advancement-of-uavs-collider-tickets-1050675176737
• Type of Event: In-Person and Virtual (UTD Requests to please be in-person if you can)
• Parking: Reibold Parking Garage, 25W W 5th St. Dayton, OH – Note: it is about a 4 minute walk from the Parking Garage to The Upper Deck conference room (Parking map will be sent out week of the Collider to registrants)
• Cost: FREE - brought to you by the University of Texas at Dallas
• Detailed Agenda coming soon with confirmed speakers
• Hotel accommodations or any other Collider related questions can be obtained by contacting Jim Masonbrink – james.masonbrink@wbi-innovates.com – C: 937-689-0889
• In-person amenities: Networking and Small breakfast provided, 8:30am-9:00am – Lunch provided: 12:15pm-1:00pm (FREE to all in-person attendees)
• Optional Happy Hour at the conclusion of the Collider, sponsored by UTD!

Our distinguished speakers are from the DoD, Academia, and Industry include:

• Dr. Robert Mantz, Principal Director for Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Reseach and Engineering
• Eric Shields, Senior Battery Advisor - Policy, Analysis, and Transition in Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD)
• Dr. Greg Horrocks of the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RX, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate
• Ryan Miller, AFRL/RX - Strategic Leadership - AFRL Energy Office
• Francesco Palermo, NAVAIR
• Dr. Tom Campbell, Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS)
• Dr. Andrew Shephard, Chief Research Officer at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio.
• We will also hear insights from key drone industry players such as Mitre, ForgeNano, and others who are at the forefront of energy storage solutions for UAVs.

This event will feature engaging panel discussions and keynote presentations on topics, including:
MORNING:

• Overview of Batteries and Energy to Advance Commercialization and National Security (BEACONS) Program – University of Texas at Dallas & LEAP Manufacturing
• Overview of DoD Interests in Energy Storage for UAVs – AFRL, OUSD, & NAVAIR
• Industry Challenges - Supply Chain and Technical Aspects in Energy Storage for UAVs – Drone Technology Small Businesses

AFTERNOON:

• Workforce Development in Energy Storage and UAVs – Sinclair Community College & University of Texas at Dallas
• Current Industry Innovations and Solutions – Mitre Corporation and others
• Breakout Activity: Guided Brainstorm for Practical Solutions – University of Texas at Dallas & LEAP Manufacturing
• Actionable Next Steps

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of energy storage for UAVs. Register today and be part of the conversation that drives this industry forward!