Explore Basic Research Challenges and Opportunities in Collaboration with AFOSR and AFRL/RD

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Basic Research Directorate and Directed Energy Directorate invites you to participate in the meeting scheduled 11-13 March 2025 in Albuquerque, NM.

INVITATION ONLY

Event Description: 
This working meeting is to explore basic research challenges and opportunities in collaboration with Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and AFRL/ Directed Energy Directorate RD. This working meeting will be held at SECRET level.   

Registration Information: 

  • Advance registration is required for all attendees.  
  • Registration deadline is 5 MARCH 2025.Registration link
  • A final confirmation notice will be sent via email ~ 6 MARCH 2025. 
  • Virtual Attendance is not permitted.

Base Access and Security Information: 
This working meeting is a classified meeting SECRET Level.

  • To enter Kirkland AFB, you will be required to show your CAC upon arrival.
  • AFRL Blue Badge will be used to verify your clearance access to meeting space.
  • If you do not have an AFRL Blue Badge – please email AFRL.AFOSR.ChiefScientist@us.af.mil

Meeting Location:  Directed Energy Directorate, The Phillips Conference Center Bldg. 201, Conference room 8, Kirtland AFB, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 

How to get to Bldg. 201. - The Phillips Conference Center

  • Take Carlisle gate from Gibson Blvd, stay in the right lane.
  • At the light, take a right onto Aberdeen Dr.
  • At the stop sign, take right onto Kirtland Dr.
  • Pass the RV storage lot on the left.
  • Bldg. 201 is at the end of the road to the left, with a large parking lot to the south.  

Agenda at a Glance: 

  • Day 1: 11 March 2025- 0800 Mountain Time - 1700 Mountain Time: workshop, including lunch break and lab tours.
  • Day 2: 12 March 2205- 0800 Mountain Time - 1700 Mountain Time: workshop, including lunch break.
  •  Day 3: 13 March 2025- 0800 Mountain Time - 1700 Mountain Time; workshop, including lunch break and optical range tour.

Attire:  Civilian - Business Casual; Military: OCPs

Food and Beverages:  Arrangements for lunch will be made on your behalf if you elect to participate in the landing fee. Landing fee is optional but HIGHLY encouraged.

  • Food and Beverage form will be sent via email with instructions.

  • Advance payment submission: Landing fee due NLT 1300MST Friday, 7 March 2025. Submit payment via Venmo account @RD-Protocol or cash payments are accepted upon arrival  Day 1 (please ensure bills are no larger than $20).

  • Cancelation/refund policy: 72-hour cancellation notice required to request refund. Notify Susan Horton (susan.horton.1.ctr@us.af.mil) and Gretchen Galietti (gretchen.galietti.ctr@us.af.mil).  No refunds will be permitted within 24 hours start date. 

Local Area Information:  Individuals are responsible for their own reservation and payment methods. 

  •  Airport: 2200 Sunport Boulevard in Albuquerque, NM 8710.
  • Lodging: Click here

  • DV's contact Kirtland protocol team for arrangements: DSN: 246-4119 Comm: (505) 846-4119 email: 337abw.ccp@us.af.mil. 

  • Parking Options:  A map will be emailed to attendees.

Questions contact POC below:
Dr. Leslie Blaha: Leslie.Blaha@us.af.mil
Dr. Andreas Schmitt-Sody: Andreas.Schmitt-Sody.1@us.af.mil