The Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment participates in, hosts and/or cross-promotes various events occurring within the small business, academic, Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense ecosystems. APEX may or may not directly participate in all events listed.

Event type

Fed Supernova 2026

Event status
18
Aug
Confirmed for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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A FORCE MULTIPLIER FOR DEFENSE INNOVATION

Fed Supernova connects entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the DoW. This 3-day event accelerates defense innovation by creating a unique, once-a-year opportunity for the entire ecosystem to converge with a shared...

AFRL Midwest Hub Network Information Session and Q&A Sept 2026

Event status
2
Sep
Confirmed for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Join AFRL Regional Network – Midwest on the first Wednesday of every month for our Network Information Session. This is your opportunity to ask us your questions, get up-to-date information on proposals and funding, and get the latest info from within the Network. No registration is needed. 

Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition 2026

Event status
8
Sep
Confirmed for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Explore the innovations that will shape national security for the next century at NDIA’s flagship Emerging Technologies Conference! Hear directly from technology leaders in government, defense industry, the commercial sector, and academia on cutting edge developments, operational needs, and business opportunities in critical mission areas.
 

AFRL Midwest Hub Network Information Session and Q&A Oct 2026

Event status
7
Oct
Confirmed for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Join AFRL Regional Network – Midwest on the first Wednesday of every month for our Network Information Session. This is your opportunity to ask us your questions, get up-to-date information on proposals and funding, and get the latest info from within the Network. No registration is needed. 

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026

Event status
12
Oct
Confirmed for Monday, October 12, 2026 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
Hosted by
Body

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 44,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from 92 countries, this three-day event is...

AFRL Midwest Hub Network Information Session and Q&A Nov 2026

Event status
4
Nov
Confirmed for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Join AFRL Regional Network – Midwest on the first Wednesday of every month for our Network Information Session. This is your opportunity to ask us your questions, get up-to-date information on proposals and funding, and get the latest info from within the Network. No registration is needed.