DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up

About the Event

The Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and North Carolina A&T University, is hosting a SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up event in Greensboro, North Carolina on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War to grow the national security innovation ecosystem. This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the DoW through engaging sessions led by DoW officials and industry leaders. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from DoW leadership. Registration Opens at 7:45 a.m. (ET) Sessions: 8:25 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ET) Reception: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET)