Invitation to Strengthen Collaboration and Innovation at the NGA and Tech Protect Workshop

Register to Attend the Workshop (Virtual Option Available; please register and indicate attendance type): Virtual link will be sent to registered attendees

Thursday, September 19: NGA Workshop (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
📍 Location: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP

• Special Guest: Beth Sweet, Chief, Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA), Technology Transfer @ NGA, NGA Research & Development
• Focus on Innovation: Explore advancements in AI, machine learning, and geospatial technologies.
• Collaboration and Networking: Connect with NGA, industry, academia, and government entities.
• Data Security: Address critical topics like geospatial data protection and integration.

Thursday, September 19: Lunch and Networking (11:30 AM 1:00 PM)

Thursday, September 19: Tech Protect Workshop (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
📍 Location: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP

• Speaker: Representative from the Disruptive Technology Strike Force
• Special Guest: Beth Sweet, Chief, Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA), Technology Transfer @ NGA, NGA Research & Development
• Protecting Disruptive Technologies: Learn strategies to safeguard early-stage technologies.
• Support for the Disruptive Technology Strike Force: Discuss how NC can bolster this federal initiative.
• Networking and Action Planning: Engage in discussions and develop actionable plans.

Thursday, September 19: 5:30 – 8:30 pm ET Follow-on no-host social and dinner at Fortnight Brewing Company
📍 Location: 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511

Friday, September 20: DEFTECH Coffee Call (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
📍 Location: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, RTP

• Special Guest: Beth Sweet, Chief, Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA), Technology Transfer @ NGA, NGA Research & Development
• Focus: NGA’s Technology Transfer initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.

These events are a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, enhance your understanding of NGA’s Technology Transfer initiatives, and contribute to strengthening North Carolina’s role in national security and technological innovation. We look forward to your participation as we work together to secure North Carolina’s innovation ecosystem and protect our nation.

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