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 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: 

Advance registration is required for all attendees.  
Registration deadline is 5 MARCH 2025.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<HYPER LINK QUALTRICS>>.
A final confirmation notice will be sent via email ~ INSERT DATE.
Virtual Attendance is not permitted.

BASE ACCESS AND SECURITY INFORMATION: 

Workshop is a classified meeting SECRET Level.

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, 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: 

Food and Beverages will be sent via email after registration.
Venmo payments, or cash upon arrival.

Landing fee is optional but HIGHLY encouraged due to limited time. 

Advance payment submission: The landing fee will have a due date of NLT 1300MST on Friday, 7 March 2025.Payment is due prior to arrival via our Venmo account @RD-Protocol or cash payments are accepted and due on Day 1 (please ensure bills are no larger than $20).

Cancelation/refund policy:  This office requires 72-hour cancellation notice. You must notify Susan and Gretchen if you are canceling, and a refund will be given upon meeting completion. No refunds will be given after this point due to all food is ordered and paid for 48-hrs prior to 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.

POC W PROTOCOL:

Dr. Leslie Blaha: Leslie.Blaha@us.af.mil

Dr. Andreas Schmitt-Sody: Andreas.Schmitt-Sody.1@us.af.mil