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