Community Discussions & AUSA 2024 Debrief

Hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call
Friday, October 18, 2024 | Community Discussions & AUSA 2024 Debrief

🚀 Join us In Person or Virtually for the DEFTECH Coffee Call! ☕

This Friday, come together with leaders from the defense innovation community for open discussions and a powerful debrief from the AUSA 2024 Annual Meeting. Whether you attended the event or not, this Coffee Call is designed to inspire collaboration and share critical insights into the future of defense.

Location: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP

Register HERE to attend In Person

15 days left to the Defense Industrial Supply Chain Summit: REGISTER TO ATTEND (October 29-30, 2024)

Agenda

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Community Discussions

Let’s start the day with an interactive session, bringing our community together to:

• Share ideas on the evolving defense landscape and how we can tackle current challenges
• Discuss opportunities for innovation and collaboration across North Carolina’s defense ecosystem
• Gather insights on upcoming DEFTECH initiatives and how we can further support Warfighter needs

Why Attend? This is a great chance to connect with fellow innovators, share knowledge, and shape our collective strategy for success.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: AUSA 2024 Debrief

We will then shift our focus to the AUSA 2024 Annual Meeting, highlighting:

• Key takeaways from the event, including the latest in defense technology and partnerships
• Emerging trends that will impact the future of national security and Warfighter support
• Actionable insights for North Carolina’s defense innovation community, translating AUSA insights into real opportunities

Why It Matters: This debrief offers a unique chance to stay informed on the future of defense and how North Carolina can continue to lead in innovation and technology transition.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Networking (In Person)

Why Attend?

• Engage with the Community: Connect with industry professionals and defense innovators to share ideas and collaborate.
• Learn from AUSA 2024: Get the latest updates from the event and understand how it impacts your organization’s future.
• Practical Takeaways: Gain actionable insights to help position your organization for success in the defense marketplace.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and learn from the best. Join us at the DEFTECH Coffee Call and let’s keep pushing innovation forward!

*2024 Coffee Call Connection Options*
1. Join via Teams on your computer, mobile app or room device
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For questions or assistance, contact the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Bob Burton | DEFTECH Director | burtonr@ncmbc.us | 910-824-9609
TJ Gilroy | DEFTECH Program Manager | gilroyt@ncmbc.us | 910-638-4489
Jaycie Beam | DEFTECH Program Support Specialist | beamj@ncmbc.us