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 FOSR-RD Workshop 

10-13 March, 2025

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Basic Research and Directed Energy Directorates invite you to participate in the workshop scheduled 10-13 March in  Directed Energy Directorate, Bldg. 201, Kirtland AF  

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

Registration Information: 

Event is by invitation only.  Please do not share or forward registration URL to others.

Advance registration is required for all attendees

Registration deadline is INSERT DATE.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<HYPER LINK QUALTRICS>>

A final confirmation notice will be sent via email ~ INSERT DATE

Virtual Attendance is not permitted  
•Site/ Registration link needs to be created. (APAN, QUALTRICS) 

AFRL/AFOSR attendees please consult with your supervisor if you have any questions about your in person or virtual participation

BASE ACCESS AND SECURITY INFORMATION: 
Workshop is a classified meeting SECRET Level.  Please ensure you note the guidance and information below.   

<<INSERT GUIDANCE on RESTRICTIONS and HOW TO PASS SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION.   

To enter Kirkland AFB, you will be required to show your CAC upon arrival

AFRL Badge will be used to verify your clearance access to meeting space

If you do not have an AFRL Badge – Submit your clearance information to SMO CODE:  INSERT.

<<INSERT OTHER DETAILS to support details needed for SMO CODE>>

 
Meeting Location: 
Directed Energy Directorate, Bldg. 201, Kirtland AFB, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

CAC needed for Kirtland AFB Access. Blue AFRL Badge needed for meeting access. 

Agenda at a Glance:
Monday 10 March 2025     XXXX-XXXX, evening: Welcome session 
Tue, 11 March 2025   XXXX-XXXX Registration/Check In; XXXX-XXXX Workshop Session 
Wed, 12 March 2025 XXXX-XXXX Registration/Check In; XXXX-XXXX Workshop Session 
Thu, 13 March 2025 XXXX-XXXX Registration/Check In; XXXX-XXXX Workshop Session 
 
 Classification level: CUI 

 Tuesday- Thursday 11-13 March 2025: working sessions 

Classification level: Secret 

Attire:  Civilian  
Tuesday- Thursday 11-13 March 2025 

CIV: Business Casual

MIL: Uniform of the day

Food and Beverages: 
• Food and Beverage will be coordinated in collaboration with the RD Protocol Office. More information will be communicated to registrants. 
•INSERT WHAT Food and BEVERAGEs will be offered 
• A landing fee of XX is requested INSERT HOW to provide food and beverages.   
Landing fee is optional but HIGHLY encouraged due to limited time. 
• Advance payment submission due date XXX (INCLUDE IF ADVANCE PAYMENT IS OFFERED – BE SURE TO INCLUDE EXACT METHODS. 
• Cancelation/refund policy:  INSERT POLICY    

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

RD will be putting together a logistics package. 

 
 Airport Options: (1) Ronald Regan Airport (2) Dulles Airport (3) Baltimore/Washington International
Airport: 2200 Sunport Boulevard in Albuquerque, NM 87106
Lodging Options: Click on links for Special Rates or direct website

UPDATE WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR THE AREA 
• Parking Options:  Garage Parking is available at this location.  Additional parking can be found at Ballston Common Mall or surrounding parking garages INSERT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR THE AREA 
• Metro: INFORMATION FOR THE AREA (Should we remove metro?)

Assistance: 
• Technical questions please contact INSERT NAME, ORG TITLE and EMAIL ADDRESS 
• Logistical questions please contact INSERT NAME, ORG TITLE and EMAIL ADDRESS 

YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE THE POC W PROTOCOL  

Dr Leslie Blaha, AFOSR 

Dr Andreas Schmitt-Sody, RD 

(Should we include their contact information as well?)