The afternoon program offers multiple engagement formats, allowing participants to tailor their experience:

Convening Circles 

Role-based, facilitated discussions that bring together peers from across the ecosystem to explore shared challenges, opportunities, and coordination needs.

Technical Poster Sessions 

Poster presentations from students and researchers at national laboratories, FFRDCs, and leading institutions highlighting emerging research and capabilities.

Business Connections

Structured, invitation-based conversations designed to connect companies with potential partners, customers, and collaborators in a focused setting.