2025 Funding Call #2 Opens Jan. 20

The AFRL Regional Network – Midwest is excited to announce the availability of funding for projects that can immediately and significantly benefit the technology and development of AFRL scientists & engineers (S&Es). This call seeks proposals from researchers who are members of the Midwest Regional Network, along with their AFRL and additional collaborators.

Project submission opens: Jan. 20, 2025
Pre-proposal (Phase I) due date: Feb. 7, 2025
Proposal (Phase II) due date: March 31, 2025

 Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA Conference

Take your place at the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA Conference on July 7-9, 2025, in Arlington, VA.

100+ Attendees | 3 Day Conference | 25+ Speakers |  Dedicated Networking Opportunities

Don't miss out on the premier US event uniting ground robotics experts! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to network and collaborate with dynamic international militaries, offering unique perspectives on the latest advancements in robotic capabilities.

Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit

  • Hear from leading experts across the Additive Manufacturing supply chain and get involved in discussing some of the key challenges facing professionals in this sector
  • Understand how to integrate new materials, processes and technologies into your manufacturing process in order to maximise cost savings and efficiency
  • Hear from industry leaders on how cutting-edge collaborative industrial research projects are advancing opportunities of additive manufacturing
  • Gain insight into the latest thinking on AM trends that

7th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase

The 7th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase is one of the largest and most influential military medical events in North America for senior medical officials, clinicians, government leaders, and solution providers. OpMed offers the unique opportunity to learn, network and engage with military medical professionals in an information driven, networking focused environment.

4th annual Joint Fires Summit

The 4th Annual Joint Fires Summit will bring together DoD, Military Services, Combatant Commands, Acquisition Authorities, Industry, and Academia to discuss how they are jointly working toward fielding next-gen, surface-to-surface precision fires that will significantly increase range, effects, and lethality over current systems. This forum will further examine innovative fires initiatives and technologies that are being integrated across all domains in a dynamic, highly competitive operational environment.

2nd Annual Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Summit

ACI’s Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Summit in San Diego focuses on a cutting-edge advancements, strategic insights, and collaborative discussions shaping the future of military Unmanned technology.

We will bring together thought leaders from the Department of Defense, U.S. Government, industry, academia, and NATO partners to explore the latest developments in UAV systems and foster collaboration that can drive progress in defense technology.