TUESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2024
8:00 AM
Defense TechConnect, SBIR/STTR, Resilience Week, and SBIR/STTR Keynotes
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem
Army ROTC Color Guard, University of Texas at Austin
Welcome and Opening RemarksJennifer Rocha, Strategic Partnerships, TechConnect Division, ATI
Accelerating Innovation For National SecurityJohn Jansen, CEO, ATI
TBA, Army Futures Command
Kyle Werner, NSWC Crane’s Deputy Technical Director (DTD), U.S. Navy
Microelectronics Manufacturing PRISM Summit Welcome RemarksDavid Daniel, Chair of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee, Office of the Governor of Texas
Resilience Week KeynoteRobert Russell, Regional Director (A) for Region 6, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
9:15 AM
SBIR/STTR Keynote ProgramErick Page-Littleford, Office of Investment and Innovation (OII), U.S. Small Business Administration
10:30 AM
SBIR/STTR: SBIR 101
The Basics about the SBIR Program
11:00 AM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Reverse Pitches
Adam Sorkin, Small Business Policy Manager, Health and Human Services (HHS)
Eileen Chant, Outreach Program Manager, Department of Energy (DOE)
Laurie Hobbs, ED/IES SBIR Management and Program Analyst, Department of Education (ED)
Nicole Berry, SBIR Program Administrator, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Keith Harris, Director, Division of BioEnergy, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Tylar Temple, Deputy Director, Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office, Department of Defense (DOD)
Zack Vaugn, Director, Office of Research and Innovation, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Michele Pollard, Program Manager, Technology Partnerships Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
12:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Ask Me Anything Lunch (Lunch Not Provided)
Eileen Chant, Outreach Program Manager, Department of Energy (DOE)
Adam Sorkin, Small Business Policy Manager, National Institute of Health (NIH)
Samir Iqbal, Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)
1:15 PM
SBIR/STTR: Navigating Agency Differences
An inside look into the world of SBIR/STTR. You should leave with an understanding of how to figure out which agency is right for you and concrete next steps.
Elden Hawkes, Jr., Partnership and Innovation Specialist, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Eddie Billingslea, Small Business Strategy Coordinator, National Institute of Health (NIH)
Samir Iqbal, Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Nicole Berry, SBIR Program Administrator, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
2:00 PM
Griffin Hall, Rooms 201, 202, 203, and 204
Defense TechConnect, SBIR/STTR Agency Tabletops, and Smart Cities Connect Expo Hall Opens
2:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Tabletops
2:00 PM
Defense TechConnect: Spotlight Showcase Tabletops
2:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Executing My Award
Leave with an understanding of what needs to be done during Phase I to comply with grants/contracts and to put your organization in the best position for Phase II.
Rachael Sack, Chief, Innovative Research Division, Department of Transportation (DOT)
Jose Colucci, General Business Specialist, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)
2:45 PM
SBIR/STTR: Finding Help - Getting Started
This panel will highlight the various types of help and support available for SBIR applicants.
Lyn Womack, Deputy National Ombudsman, Small Business Administration, Office of the National Ombudsman (SBA ONO)
Reynaldo Vasquez, Southwest Regional Outreach Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Cindy Matsuki, HSBIR Program Manager, Innovate Hawaii, Free and Secure Trade (FAST)
4:00 PM
Griffin Hall, Rooms 201, 202, 203, and 204
4:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Tabletops Reception
4:00 PM
Defense TechConnect: Spotlight Showcase Tabletops Reception
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2024
Welcome and Opening RemarksJennifer Rocha, Strategic Partnerships, TechConnect Division, ATI
John Garstka, Director for Cyber Warfare, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), U.S. Department of Defense
Aprille Ericcson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (ASD(S&T)), U.S. Department of Defense
DOD Innovation Gamechangers Keynote Panel
Welcome and Opening RemarksModerator:
Jennifer Rocha, Strategic Partnerships, TechConnect Division, ATI
Erick Page-Littleford, Acting Director and Program Manager for the Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer, U.S. Small Business Administration
Jack Ryan, Senior Program Manager, Energy Portfolio, DIU
10:30 AM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Differences - Focus on Evaluation
Learn key insights on the criteria used to evaluate SBIR/STTR proposals.
Elden Hawkes, Jr., Partnership and Innovation Specialist, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Eileen Chant, Outreach Program Manager, Department of Energy (DOE)
Laurie Hobbs, ED/IES SBIR Management and Program Analyst, Department of Education (ED)
Nurun Nahar, Program Specialist, Division of Bioenergy, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Adam Sorkin, Small Business Policy Manager, National Institute of Health (NIH)
11:15 AM
SBIR/STTR: Transitioning to Phase II and beyond
Learn about the key steps and success factors for moving from Phase I to Phase II
Colleen Gibney, SBIR Deputy Program Manager, Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Jose Colucci, General Business Specialist, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)
Keith Harris, Director, Division of BioEnergy, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
11:30 AM
Defense TechConnect and OELS: Smart Cities-Smart Bases Innovation Challenge I
Presented by TechConnect, Advanced Technology International (ATI), and the RISE Consortium, the Smart Cities - Smart Bases Innovation Challenge delivers cutting-edge, dual-use technology pitches to address the overlapping technical, environmental, and security challenges facing both smart cities and smart bases.
Jack Ryan, Senior Program Manager, Energy Portfolio, DIU
12:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Ask Me Anything Lunch - SBA (Lunch Not Provided)
Erick Page-Littleford (invited), Acting Director and Program Manager for the Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer, U.S. Small Business Administration
1:15 PM
SBIR/STTR: Phase III
Learn the keys to a successful SBIR/STTR journey and Phase III success.
Angie Donahoo, Innovation Sector Director, General Services Administration (GSA)
Carissa Grosh, Ventures Specific Topic Branch Chief, AFWERX, Air Force Research Laboratory
2:00 PM
Griffin Hall, Rooms 201, 202, 203, and 204
Defense TechConnect, SBIR/STTR Agency Tabletops, and Smart Cities Connect Expo Hall Opens
2:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Tabletops
2:00 PM
Defense TechConnect: Spotlight Showcase Tabletops
2:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Commercialization - Partnerships
Learn about programs that can support your transition to development and production. Learn what you can do to better position yourself for assistance.
Tylar Temple, Deputy Director, Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office, Department of Defense (DoD)
Jacob Choi, Regional Assistant Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Manny Oliver, Director, SBIR/STTR Programs Office, Department of Energy (DOE)
2:45 PM
SBIR/STTR: Working With Defense Primes
Gain insight into the role major primes play in acquisition programs and how R&D from other businesses transitions into those programs.
Alf Carroll, Engineering Technology, USBP (University and Small Business Partnerships), Tech Transitions, RTX-Raytheon
Terrell Reid, Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs Manager, Northrop Grumman
4:00 PM
Griffin Hall, Rooms 201, 202, 203, and 204
4:00 PM
SBIR/STTR: Agency Tabletops Reception
4:00 PM
Defense TechConnect: Spotlight Showcase Tabletops Reception
THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2024
9:15 AM
SBIR/STTR: Ask Me Anything - DoD
10:30 AM
SBIR/STTR: DoD Focus - Evaluator and TPOC
Hear directly from the people writing SBIR/STTR topics and evaluating the proposals. Topics: keys to a successful proposal, what you should know about TRLs and MRLs, and so much more.
Jennifer Thabet, Program Director, Small Business Programs Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Allen Franke, Program Manager, AFWERX, Air Force Research Laboratory
11:15 AM
SBIR/STTR: Crossing Over from One Agency to Another
Learn about how companies can start with one agency in Phase I and move to a different agency in Phase II
Gina Sims, Director, DoD SBIR/STTR, Department of Defense (DoD)
Manny Oliver, Director, SBIR/STTR Programs Office, Department of Energy (DOE)
Connie Benesh, Outreach Manager, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
