CROSSTALK 2022 – Spring Show

Event Recap

Presentations:

CROSSTALK 2022: Emerging Opportunities in Aerospace & Defense for Advance Manufacturing

Hosted by UAMMI, CrossTalk 2022 is a learning exchange where experts share the latest industry trends and research. See the latest university research projects, hear from industry experts, and enjoy an afternoon of networking with the industry’s top influencers.

Join us at the Northern Utah Accelerator (formerly USTAR Building in Clearfield) for this informative and actionable FREE industry event.

March 23 – CrossTalk Reception – 6:00pm – 8:00pm MST

Join us the night before CrossTalk to network and enjoy refreshments, with a light dinner. Reception is included with your CROSSTALK registration.

Location: Catalyst Campus, 2324 Washington Blvd, Ogden

MARCH 24 – CROSSTALK 2022: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE FOR ADVANCE MANUFACTURING

11:00-12:30pm – CROSSTALK 2022 Registration, Networking, and Lite-Lunch

12:30 – 1:00pm Keynote: Vision for Former USTAR Building

Brad Mortenson, President Weber State University

1:00 – 1:15 Welcome & Update on UAMMI

Tulinda Larsen, Executive Director UAMMI

1:15 -1:45 Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunities: Aerospace & Defense and Advanced Manufacturing

Lance Soffe, Director Targeted Industries, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunities

1:45- 2:15pm, Update on opportunities for small businesses to participate in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center programs: Minuteman III and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent

Craig Rees, Digital Transformation, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Rob Watson, Small Business Liaison Officer, Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Northrop Grumman

2:15 – 2:30 U.S. Air Force Strategic Financing Opportunities for Small Business in Advanced Manufacturing

JR Gibbens, Director of Strategic Capital, AFWERX

2:30 – 3:00 Space Dynamics Lab new programs with AFRL & NASA

Robert Burt, Director of Engineering, Space Dynamics Lab

Break 3:00-3:45pm

3:15-5:00PM SMALL BUSINESS MATCH-MAKING SESSIONS FOR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE PROJECTS

UAMMI Cluster members are invited to sign up for a 15 minute one-to-one session to discuss specific projects with the Small Business Liaison with Northrop Grumman. Companies will have an opportunity to present corporate qualifications and gather contracting information for follow up.

Personal meeting with Small Business Liaison for Northrop Grumman Rob Watson, Small Business Liaison Officer, Strategic Deterrent Systems Division
Private time to explore opportunities

Please email Melissa Larsen at mlarsen@uammi.org to be added to the schedule. She will confirm your 15 minute time slot, March 24th between 3:15 and 5:00pm.

3:45- 4:00 Understanding new Catalyst Campus opportunities for small businesses

Aniza M. Brown, Executive Director Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation

4:00 – 4:30 Utah Aerospace Advance Manufacturing Center Business Plan Overview

Guy Letendre, UAMMI Deputy Director
Michael Dyment, NEXA Capital

4:30 – 5:30 Winning SBIRS/STTRs – Panel Discussion:

Moderator Tulinda Larsen, Executive Director UAMMI
Linda Cabrales, Go Utah
Nate Hansen, Conductive Composites
Brian Stearmer, Kihomac
Greg Nielson, Nielson Scientific

5:30 Wrap Up

Tulinda Larsen, Executive Director, UAMMI

Exploring Space In Utah (virtual event)

5:30-7:00pm MST

Don’t miss the encore virtual event Exploring Space in Utah, a virtual information session for engineering professionals looking to learn more about programs and life in Utah.

VISIT THE EXHIBITORS

Exhibitors will be setup during the event for attendees to visit and network with. This curated group offers programs and services to assist Utah’s advanced materials and manufacturing industry.

If you would like to exhibit please contact mlarsen@uammi.org