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

2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference

Event status
9
Mar
Confirmed for Monday, March 9, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of Department of Defense (DoD) opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation.

 

45th Annual Small Business Forum

Event status
9
Mar
Confirmed for Monday, March 9, 2026
Hosted by
Body

The SEC will host its 45th Annual Small Business Forum at SEC headquarters in Washington D.C. The event will be webcast live. Organized by the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, the forum brings together members of the public and private sectors to collaborate and provide suggestions...

2026 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference

Event status
10
Mar
Confirmed for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Hosted by
Body

SBIR/STTR programs support transition and commercialization of existing awards. Learn about new and existing innovation pathways for your small business, including: SBIR/STTR phase IIIs, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), Department of War (DoW) funding and partnership opportunities, and military and industry partnerships. Network with a community including leadership from industry, academia...

2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo

Event status
11
Mar
Confirmed for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hosted by
Body

Overview
Connect and boost your business at the 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo—live and in person! No cost to attend!

 

American Suppliers. American Buyers. American Success.

The Supplier Matchmaking Expo is your chance to meet domestic corporate partners from companies of all sizes that are looking for suppliers. This unique...

AFRL Midwest 2026 Annual Meeting

Event status
25
Mar
Confirmed for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026
Hosted by
Body

When: March 25-27, 2026
Where: Stewart Center, Purdue University 

Mark your calendars and get ready for a few dynamic days of collaboration, innovation, and discovery!


Participants will have the opportunity to connect with regional partners, explore cutting-edge research, hear insights from leadership, and take part in hands-on workshops designed...