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Speakers and Chairs Include:

Cory Phillips

ARPA-E

Mathew D. Halls

Schrödinger Inc.

Nobuyuki Matsuzawa

Panasonic Industry Co

Jodie Lutkenhaus

Texas A&M

Boris Kozinsky

Harvard University

Michael Webb

Princeton University

Sak Arumugam

Ansys

Helen Zha

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Erik Spoerke

Sandia National Laboratories

Xiaolin Li

PNNL

Will McNamara

Sandia

Timothy Gardner

Cambium

Pat Brant

ExxonMobil

Alamgir Karim

University of Houston

Mark Tapsak

Glucotrack

Gustavo Carri

ExxonMobil

John P. Kopasz

Argonne National Laboratory

Jan-Willem Handgraaf

Siemens Digital Industries Software

Scott Swartz

Nexceris

Jean St-Pierre

Cummins Technical Center

Halil Tekinalp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Imre Gyuk

U.S. Department of Energy

YuanQiao Rao

Dow Chemical Company

Carlos Quiroz-Arita

Sandia National Laboratories

Tim Barckholtz

ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co.

Russell Jessup

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Lee Lynd

Dartmouth College

Lyle DePauw

Cargill

Santa Jansone-Popova

Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Oak Ridge National Lab

Andriy Palasyuk

Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Ames National Laboratory

Alison Fritz

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Simona Patange

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Dalia Yablon

TechConnect World Innovation Conference

Filippo Mangolini

UT Austin

Jinhui Tao

PNNL

Paul Ashby

LBL

Peter Vekilov

University of Houston

Liam Collins

Oak Ridge National Lab

Yi-Chih Lin

UT Austin

Jason Killgore

NIST

Zhe Qiang

University of Southern Mississippi

Meng Wang

University of Pittsburgh

Michael Wong

Rice University

Chris Griggs

US Army Corps of Engineers

Reza Foudazi

University of Oklahoma

Jinyong Liu

UC Riverside

John P. Kopasz

Argonne National Laboratory

Brian Ingram

Argonne National Lab

YuanQiao Rao

Dow Chemical Company

Lin Zhao

Dow Chemical Company

Qilin Li

Rice University

Yifu Ding

UC Boulder

Yongsheng Chen

GeorgiaTech

Technical Symposia

2024 Program - Energy Innovation

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	Monday June 17
8:30	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
10:30	Needs of the Fusion Industry
10:30	Fuel Cell Developments
10:30	Energy Storage Keynotes: Toward Commercialization
10:30	Industrial Water Supply
10:30	US EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition
1:30	Views from Suppliers I
1:30	Securing Robust Critical Mineral Supplies
1:30	Hydrogen Production & Industrial Uses
1:30	Emerging Batteries 1
1:30	Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Circularity
2:45	Federal Lab Technology Transfer (FLC 101)
3:30	Emerging Batteries 2
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)
4:00	Energy Storage - Posters
	Tuesday June 18
7:00	Registration
8:00	TechConnect Keynote Program
10:00	EPA P3 Meeting (by invitation only)
9:15	Perspectives on Fusion Supply Chain Challenges
9:15	Advances in Critical Mineral Separations
9:15	Graphene and 2D materials for Energy and other Emerging Applications
9:15	Energy Storage: Validation, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Emerging Applications
10:00	Environmentally Sustainable Critical Mineral Solutions
11:00	Energy Storage: LDES Policy, Valuation, and Use Cases
9:15	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy & Efficiency
10:30	TechConnect DOD & Innovation Spotlights: USINDOPACOM and Energy & Efficiency
11:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental
12:00	TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens
12:00	TechConnect Business Team Meet & Greet - Booth 501
12:00	EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase
1:00	Rare Earths: The Future of Magnet Technologies
1:30	Confronting the Fusion Supply Chain Challenges: A Path Forward
1:30	Energy Innovations
1:30	Biorefining & Biomanufacturing 1
3:00	Rare Earths Panel: How Critical are Minerals to our Energy Security?
2:00	MOSA Innovation Challenge
1:30	Accelerating Innovation: Policy Engagements & TechConnect Innovation Pitches
1:30	Defense Business Accelerator (DBX) - Innovation Collider
12:30	SBA ESO Meeting (Private)
3:00	MOSA Innovation Challenge and Awards Ceremony
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session 2 (4:00 - 6:00)
4:00	Biorefining & Biomanufacturing - Posters
	Wednesday June 19
9:00	Views from Suppliers II

Detailed Program
	Monday June 17

8:30	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
	TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation M. Laudon, J. Rocha, D. Yablon, TechConnect ATI, US
	Durable, Affordable and Scalable Carbon Removal using the Engineered Storage of Biomass H. Murnen, Graphyte, Inc., US
	Scalable Production of Hierarchical Carbon-Based Aerogel Materials for Filtration Applications C. Arnold, Princeton University, US
	How SBA is Enabling the Future D. Syed, U.S. Small Business Administration, US

10:30	Needs of the Fusion Industry	National Harbor 7
	Session chair: Arnold Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Costs and trade-offs in building up a supply chain H. Lux, D. Wolf, C. Price, J. Cowan, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, UK
	Workforce Needs to Support Rapid Deployment of Fusion K. Furlong, C.M. Jacobson, Realta Fusion, US
	Supply Chain Concerns for Commercial Fusion Reactors - Focus on Blanket Materials and HTS Tape A. Shone, M.J. Ginsberg, A.L. Washington, C.J. Pickles, J.O. Astbury, Tokamak Energy, Inc., US
	Traditional and Novel Supply Chain Constraints for the Growing Fusion Energy Industry C.P.S. Swanson, Thea Energy, US

10:30	Fuel Cell Developments	Annapolis 3-4
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	The Road to High Efficiency Long Haul Class-8 HD FCEV, a Holistic Approach to Meet Performance and Durability V.S. Murthi, Nikola Corporation, US
	The Tipping Point for Hydrogen-Powered Applications: Enabling Vehicle Electrification with Fuel Cells M. Weig, Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC, US
	Fuel Cells with Superior Heat Rejection E.S. De Castro, Advent Technologies, US
	Drop in membranes for advance hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers G. Ong, Celadyne Technologies, US
	Real time continuous monitoring of ionomer degradation with ion-sensitive field effect transistor microsensors - Towards fuel cell EV engine diagnostics and predictive maintenance D. Dong, Rowan University, US

10:30	Energy Storage Keynotes: Toward Commercialization	National Harbor 13
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Energy Storage Opening Remarks I. Gyuk, DOE, US
	NAS Batteries for long-duration stationary energy storage C. Brannock, BASF Corporation, US
	Design Considerations for Longer Duration Energy Storage Systems – Perspectives from the Eos Development and Commercialization Process F. Richey, EOS, US
	Emerging Battery Technology and the potential changes to the ESS Market M. Sanders, Avicenne Energy, US

10:30	Industrial Water Supply	Chesapeake 11
	Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
	Preparing for a more volatile water supply, and management, future that has already arrived!! T.D. Finley, Dow, Inc, US
	Opportunities and Challenges for Iron and Steel Industry Water Use, Treatment, and Reuse in the United States: An overview of Current Industry Practices via Case Studies N. Sharma, P. Lemar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (UT-Batelle, LLC), US
	Membranes For Sustainable Environment and Clean Energy A. Roy, NREL, US

10:30	US EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition	Maryland 5
	M. Gwinn, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US
	K. Deener, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US
	EPA P3 Student Team Project Pitches, U.S. Universities, US

1:30	Views from Suppliers I	National Harbor 7
	Session chair: Jaydeep Deshpande, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, US
	Beyond Science: Engineering a Fusion Power Plant B. Uppal, Kyoto Fusioneering America, US
	The Crucial Role of Vacuum Technology in Fusion Energy Development A. Schopphoff, Pfeiffer Vacuum, DE
	Procuring and Manufacturing Vacuum Systems for Fusion M. Lane, Equans, FR
	Control system will be on your critical path R. Sabjan, Cosylab, SI
	Magnetic Qualification of Vacuum Pumps for use in Fusion Reactors G. Gallo, US ITER / ORNL, US
	Extrusion of BeTi Beryllides from powder S. Mueller, S. Gall, R. Nitschke, A. Goraieb, FORMING GmbH, DE

1:30	Securing Robust Critical Mineral Supplies	National Harbor 4
	Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
	Leveraging interagency efforts to strengthen critical minerals supply chains L. Friedersdorf, National Science and Technology Council for Critical Minerals and Materials, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, US
	Non-Equilibrium Transport Driven Separations (NETS) Initiative V. Murugesan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Accelerating critical mineral exploration world-wide using AI J. Caers, Stanford University, US
	Process Development and Techno-Economic Analysis for the Recovery of Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals from Unconventional Resources A. Noble, Virginia Tech, US
	Three-Stage Process for Acidic Water Pollution Cleanup and Production of Critical Mineral Concentrates for National Security S.V. Pisupati, M. Rezaee, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Sector Allocations and Supply Chain Considerations for Rare Earth Elements M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US

1:30	Hydrogen Production & Industrial Uses	Annapolis 3-4
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Perfluorinated Sulfonic Acids for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolyzers, are We Stuck with Forever Chemicals Forever? K. Swider-Lyons, Plug Power, US
	Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas and Regeneration: An Overview R.L. Vander Wal, M.M. Nkiawete, J.W. Heim II, Penn State University, US
	Thermo-Catalytic Decomposition: Hydrocarbon Feed, Carbon Catalyst Structure, and Regeneration Comparisons M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Hydrogen Production by E-field Enhanced Thermo-Catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas Using Carbon Catalysts J.W. Heim II, R.L. Vander Wal, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Low Temperature Hydrogen Plasma Process for reducing GHG emissions from Iron Making J.P. Kopasz, Z. Zeng, D. Ellis, J. Rebohar, J. Krogstad, M. Sankaran, Argonne National Laboratory, US

1:30	Emerging Batteries 1	National Harbor 13
	Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Aqueous Zinc Batteries for Large Scale Storage: Role of Electrolyte E.S. Takeuchi, K.J. Takeuchi, A.C. Marschilok, Stony Brook University, US
	Recent Insights into Zinc/Manganese Oxide Batteries for Large Scale Energy Storage K.J. Takeuchi, A.C. Marschilok, E.S. Takeuchi, Stony Brook University, US
	Energy Storage for Energy Systems: Approaches for a Sustainable Energy Future A.C. Marschilok, E.S. Takeuchi, K.J. Takeuchi, Stony Brook University; Brookhaven National laboratory, US
	Rechargeable zinc manganese batteries: a flexible option for long duration energy storage G.M. Cowles, G.G. Yadav, Urban Electric Power, Inc., US
	Rethinking Energy Storage Uses Cases for Long-Duration Energy Storage E.D. Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Break

1:30	Technologies to Address Emerging Challenges in Water Circularity	Chesapeake 11
	Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
	Closing the loop on PFAS Treatment with Sustainable, Green options and reducing long-term Risk R. Distefano, K. Winston, Calgon Carbon Corporation, US
	PFAS detection with advanced solid-state nanopore chips Z. Xia, Goeppert LLC, US
	Enhancing the efficiency of cooling towers M. Damak, Infinite Cooling, US
	Powering circular water economy with technology A. Ehre, IDE Technologies, IL
	IMET Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology M. Gencer, K. Gencer, IMET Corporation, US
	Green Oxidation Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatments Y. Kun-Lin, National University of Singapore, SG

2:45	Federal Lab Technology Transfer (FLC 101)	Maryland 5
	Session chair: Federal Lab Consortium (FLC)
	P. Zielinski, FLC, US
	M. Salgaller, National Institutes of Health, Technology Transfer Office, US

3:30	Emerging Batteries 2	National Harbor 13
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US, & Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Research on Low-Cost Na Battery Chemistry for LDES Applications G. Li, J.M. Weller, H.H. Han, E. Polikarpov, D.M. Reed, V.L. Sprenkle, Pacific Northwest National Lab, US
	Harmonizing efficiency with sustainability in layered oxide and carbon electrodes of sodium-ion batteries P. Lavela, M. Aranda, A. Medina, R. Alcántara, J.L. Tirado, Universidad de Córdoba, ES
	Achieving higher energy density in Li-ion Batteries (LIB) by implementation of incommensurate/rotated multilayer graphene anode. T. Paronyan, HeXalayer, LLC, US

4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall BC

4:00	Energy Storage - Posters	Expo Hall BC
	Combining Fast EV Charging and Storage: A Novel Plan to Improve Economics and Reduce Emissions S. Brauer, C. Brumlik, Nanobiz LLC, US
	Tuesday June 18

7:00	Registration	Convention Center Pre-Function

8:00	TechConnect Keynote Program	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US
	SBA Growth Accelerator Competition B. Sickler, Office of Investment & Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration, US
	Advanced Manufacturing in Space - Catalyst Community Launch M. Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
	ATI Catalyzing National Innovation P. Dudley, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
	Commercial Space Office (COMSO) and the recently signed DoD and USSF Commercial Space Strategies J. Leader, U.S. Space Force, US
	In-Space Manufacturing as a Profitable and Investable Business R. Roettgen, E2MC Ventures, CH

10:00	EPA P3 Meeting (by invitation only)	Annapolis 3-4

9:15	Perspectives on Fusion Supply Chain Challenges	National Harbor 7
	Session chair: Arnold Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Building a fusion energy supply chain - results of the FIA 2024 Supply Chain Report A. Holland, Fusion Industry Association, US
	EPRI Perspectives on Developing and Deploying Advanced Manufacturing Methods and Materials in Support of a Robust Fusion and Advanced Energy System Supply Chain D. Grandas, A. Sowder, M. Albert, B. Sutton, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), US
	Lessons Learned from SHINE's DT Fusion Facilities J. Blatz, SHINE Technologies, US
	Accelerated Development of Fusion Power Plant with High-quality Fusion Supply Chain Gyung-Su Lee, Chang-Ho Choi, Doowhan Choi, Enable Fusion Inc., KR
	Industrial Approach and Fusion Supply Chain in Japan K. Seko, Kyoto Fusioneering, JP
	Supply Chain Challenges for the Commercialization of Fusion Energy A. Campbell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US

9:15	Advances in Critical Mineral Separations	National Harbor 4
	Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	One roadmap of magnetic separation of rare-earth ions Z. Lei, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf/ TU Dresden, DE
	Enhancing Critical Material Recovery: Replacing Mixer-Settlers with Agitated Extraction Columns D. Glatz, B. Cross, Koch Modular Process Systems, US

9:15	Graphene and 2D materials for Energy and other Emerging Applications	Chesapeake 12
	Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	Graphene and MoS2 based Two Dimensional Ultramicro-supercapacitor A. Misra, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IN
	Ultrahigh Capacitive Energy Density in Stratified 2D Nanofiller-Based Polymer Heterostructure Films N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
	Graphene Oxide Membranes for Fractionation and Separation of Organic Mixtures N. Yutthasaksunthorn, Georgia Institute of technology, US
	Softening of graphene above 1000 °C W. Bacsa, F. Topin, M. Miscevic, J.M. Hill, Y. Huang, R.S. Ruoff, CEMES-CNRS and University of Toulouse, FR
	Direct Synthesis of Few Layer Graphene on 3D Printed Metal Alloy Substrates for Medical Applications I. Kuljanishvili, Y. Kim, W. King, Saint Louis University, US
	Response of Inkjet-Printed Graphene to External Stimulation via Nitrogen and other atmospheric gases T. Mather, R. Mehta, S. Bastos, A.B. Kaul, University of North Texas, US

9:15	Energy Storage: Validation, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Emerging Applications	National Harbor 13
	Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Grid Storage Launchpad Overview and Capabilities V. Sprenkle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Efficient Production of Low-Cost Battery Electrode Materials G. Srinivas, S. Schwab, S. Nguyen, S. Dietz, TDA Research, Inc., US
	Production of Turbostratic Graphene from Biomass to Improve Safety and Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors B. Nicholls, Faradyne Power, US
	High performance biocompatible and biodegradable batteries as sustainable energy sources A.J. Bandodkar, North Carolina State University, US

10:00	Environmentally Sustainable Critical Mineral Solutions	National Harbor 4
	Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
	Sustainable and Green Production of Nickel by Collocating both Primary Nickel Ore Processing and Li-ion Battery Recycling L. Pan, Michigan Technological University, US
	Nature-based systems for rare earth element recovery A.M. Schmitz, S. Medin, B. Pian, S. Balog-Way, REEgen, US
	Electrochemically- Enabled Holistic Recycling of Lithium Ion Batteries L. Garris, T. Madden, N. Anderson, Cool Amps Corp., US

11:00	Energy Storage: LDES Policy, Valuation, and Use Cases	National Harbor 13
	Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Performance of an Integrated Heat Pump with Thermal Energy Storage for Peak Demand Reduction L. Wang, D. Akamo, X. Liu, K.R. Gluesenkamp, Y. Qiao, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Long-duration Energy Storage (LDES): Mapping the Pathway to Commercialization J.W. McNamara, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Making the “Firm” Renewable Power PPA a Reality with Long Duration Energy Storage J. Langhus, Photon Vault, US
	Unlocking Markets for LDES Technologies K. Johnston, NextGen Energy Partners, US

9:15	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy & Efficiency	Maryland 4
	Session chair: Ross Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
	Membrane Dehumidification for Building Energy Use Reduction E. Allen, Evercloak Inc., US
	PFAS Removal During Renewable Fuels Generation A. Thomas, River Otter Renewables, Inc, US
	Self-Coiling Trim-to-Fit Window Shade W. Felt, VPI Technology, US
	The Future of insulation M. Bertino, ThermaGEL Innovations, Inc., US
	Remote Anchoring Micro Piler (RAMP) H. Kugeler, Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc., US
	Self-charging Electrochemical Generator J. Kwon, Infinity Power LLC, US
	Review Panelist E. Armstrong, U.S. Navy, US
	Review Panelist K. Mish, ManTech, US
	Review Panelist R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
	Review Panelist M. Lund, Woodside Energy, US

10:30	TechConnect DOD & Innovation Spotlights: USINDOPACOM and Energy & Efficiency	Maryland 4
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US
	Energy and Cyber Innovations for Defense R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
	Heavy Duty Fuel Cell MEAs N. Macauley, Giner, Inc., US
	High Energy Denisity Li-Ion Batteries Based on High-Capacity Layered Graphene Anode T. Paronyan, HeXalayer, LLC, US
	3d printed Lithium Ion battery electrodes P. Scott, Power 3D, US
	High Performance Bio-capacitor as a Miniature Supercapacitor H. Rathnayake, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, US
	Review Panelist E. Armstrong, U.S. Navy, US
	Review Panelist K. Mish, ManTech, US
	Review Panelist R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US

11:30	TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental	Maryland 4
	Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	PFAS (Forever Chemical) Destruction Units N. Sharp, Aquagga, Inc., US
	Device for simultaneous converting of carbon dioxide and methane into a storable fuel and removing of nitrous oxide A. Arias, Axelys, US
	Substantially increasing heat energy recovery and electricity generation from natural, sustainable 24/7 geothermal hot water J. Johnston, CaSil Technologies Ltd, NZ
	A sensor and software solution for structural fagility monitoring P. Jaiswal, INTACT, US
	Cannabinoid-Based Bioplastic Materials Ecosystem M. Sotzing, PolyC Plastics and Composites, US
	Low-cost Atmospheric Water Harvesting Materials for Water Supply System T. Li, University of Maryland, College Park, US
	Review Panelist R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
	Review Panelist N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
	Review Panelist K. Mish, ManTech, US
	Review Panelist M. Lund, Woodside Energy, US
	Review Panelist E. Armstrong, U.S. Navy, US

12:00	TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens	Expo Hall BC

12:00	TechConnect Business Team Meet & Greet - Booth 501	Expo Hall BC

12:00	EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase	Expo Hall BC

1:00	Rare Earths: The Future of Magnet Technologies	National Harbor 4
	Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
	Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Innovation from the Critical Materials Innovation Hub D.S. Parker, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Midstream Processing of Critical Materials A.J. Sherman, N. Farkas, R. Kinner, B. Werry, P. Seman, powdermet inc, Terves LLC, PMT group, US
	Critical Materials Consideration in the Development of Permanent Magnets M.J. Kramer, A. Palasyuk, I.Z. Hlova, J. Cui, I.C. Nlebedim, Ames Lab, US
	Cerium Gap Magnets (CGMs). Towards a new castable mass market magnet. A. Palasyuk, A. Swanson, M. Besser, Ames National Laboratory, US
	Projected Growth Rates for NdFeB Permanent Magnets: Nd plus Dy Demands Across End Use Sectors Through 2050 J.W. Heim II, R.L. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US

1:30	Confronting the Fusion Supply Chain Challenges: A Path Forward	National Harbor 7
	Session chair: Andrew Holland, Fusion Industry Association, US
	Public-Private Partnerships in the Fusion Supply Chain Landscape J. Cohen, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, US
	Perspectives on public-private partnerships for supply chain development A. Lumsdaine, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Panelist J. Cohen, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, US
	Panelist K. Furlong, Realta Fusion, US
	Panelist A. Schopphoff, Pfeiffer Vacuum, DE
	Panelist B. Uppal, Kyoto Fusioneering America, US
	Panelist G-S. Lee, Enable Fusion Inc., US
	Panelist D. Grandas, EPRI, US

1:30	Energy Innovations	Chesapeake 1
	Session chair: Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
	Upscaling OPV into production tech - What are the obstacles to reach a competitive OPV industry in Europe T. Kolbusch, Coatema, DE
	Harvesting More "Green" Energy From Geothermal Resources and Clean Water Restoration and Protection J.H. Johnston, CaSil Technologies Limited, NZ
	Renewable Energy Breakthrough with Room-Temperature Thermionics J. Birmingham, Birmingham Technologies Inc., US
	High Temperature Thermal Energy Storage for the Decarbonization of the Energy System A.D. Thess, German Aerospace Center DLR, DE
	Novel Al and Fe Mixed Metal Halide Molten Salt Catholyte for Energy Storage S.J. Percival, M. Stalcup, A.M. Maraschky, L.J. Small, A.S. Peretti, E.D. Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US

1:30	Biorefining & Biomanufacturing 1	Chesapeake A
	Session chair: Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Scaling Renewable Fuels through Technology M. Young, Chevron Technical Center, US
	Logistics for Large Scale Biorefineries: Impacts of Carbon Management and Supply System Maturation D. Hartley, Idaho National Lab, US
	Sandia’s R&D efforts towards net-negative biomanufacturing D. Carrieri, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Permanent, Affordable and Scalable Carbon Removal through Carbon Casting H. Murnen, Graphyte, US
	Harnessing Biology for Industrial Decarbonization L.M. Guay, U.S. Department of Energy, US

3:00	Rare Earths Panel: How Critical are Minerals to our Energy Security?	National Harbor 4
	Session chair: Dawn Wellman, Rio Tinto, US
	Moderator D. Wellman, Rio Tinto, US
	Panelist T. Lograsso, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Panelist S. Duyvesteyn, Rio Tinto, US
	Panelist K. Bhuwalka, Stanford, US
	Panelist H. Khazdozian, U.S. Department of Energy, US

2:00	MOSA Innovation Challenge	Baltimore 3
	Session chair: Emma Mooney, TechConnect ATI, US
	Real-Time Innovations (RTI) A. Walker, Connext® Professional, US
	Real-Time Innovations (RTI) A. Walker, ConnextÒ TSS, US
	Tangram Flex S. Yantko, Tangram Pro, US
	Intellisense Systems Inc J. Holmstedt, Demonstration of MOSA Intelligent Power Systems, US
	Green Hills Software R. Jaenicke, Secure Virtualization Technology, US
	Tangram Flex, Inc. M. Zolman, Tangram Pro: Auto-generated interoperability and integration of embedded software systems, US
	Brelyon C. Barsi, Brelyon Ultra Reality IT Modernization, US
	Review Panelist A. Hammond, PEO Aviation US Army, US
	Review Panelist R. Moudy, PEO Aviation US Army, US
	Review Panelist R. Kramer, LMI, US
	Review Panelist M. Spencer, Avilution, US
	Review Panelist S. Davidson, MITRE Corporation, US
	Review Panelist N. Lappos, Lockheed Martin/ Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, US

1:30	Accelerating Innovation: Policy Engagements & TechConnect Innovation Pitches	Maryland 4
	Session chair: Jonathan Jakischa, TechConnect/ATI, US
	What is the US Congress and How Does it Help Me as an Innovator? B. Greer, Empire Consulting Group, US
	All-in-one Remote Wound Biofilm Management System A. Garg, Virginia Tech, US
	Biomineral Soil Management and Agricultural Research Technologies (B-SMART) for Climate Resilience N. Adam, Biomineral Systems LLC, US
	RF over Fiber System in a package V. Gjokaj, NuPhotonics LLC, US
	Machine learning enabled microchips for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging I. Mostafanezhad, Nalu Scientific, LLC, US
	IntuiBot Delta: Revolutionizing SME Automation with Speed and Simplicity A. Arias, Axelys, CA
	Direct Conversion Process™, UHT Silicon Carbon Fiber (Fi-Bar™) Materials K. Koller, Advanced Ceramic Fibers, LLC, US
	Unlocking the full value of recycled plastics by removing color and adhesive impurities M. Yutthasaksunthorn, BMP Chemicals Co., Ltd, US
	Review Panelist J. Bindra, University of Ottawa, CA
	Review Panelist M. Ryan, ATI, US
	Review Panelist S. Bagheri, University of Waterloo, CA
	Review Panelist C. Clyburn, MedForeSight LLC, US

1:30	Defense Business Accelerator (DBX) - Innovation Collider	Chesapeake 3
	DBX Welcome & Introductions M. Laudon, M. Sanchez, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
	Defense Business Accelerator - Overview C. Zember, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, DOD, US
	DBX Awardee Mosaic Microsystems, US
	DBX Awardee SiliconCore Technologies, US
	DBX Awardee Momentum Optics, US
	DBX Awardee Gigantor Technologies, US
	DBX Awardee Soctera, US
	DBX Mentor Y. Gamble, San Pete Financial Group, US
	DBX Mentor J. David, BryceTech, US
	DBX Mentor R. Julien, BOKA Group Holdings, US
	DBX Mentor K. Hill Richie, TEDCO - State of Maryland's Venture Capital Firm, US
	DBX Mentor B. Kortokrax, E2MC Ventures, US
	DBX Mentor J. Richmond, Lockheed Martin Ventures, US
	DBX Mentor J. Wong, Redd's Capital, IEEE Entrepreneurship, US

12:30	SBA ESO Meeting (Private)	Maryland 1-2

3:00	MOSA Innovation Challenge and Awards Ceremony	Baltimore 3
	Session chair: Emma Mooney, TechConnect ATI, US
	LightCell Modular Power Generator M. Ellis, Mesodyne, US
	BridgeInspect Pro G. Sutherland, Canetia Analytics Inc., US
	Low-Cost, High-Resolution Optical Infrared Camera using our nano EnCoater technology J. Scholtz, Vyir Inc, US
	HIGH ENERGY DENSITY Li-ION BATTERIES BASED ON GRAPHENE ANODE T. Paronyan, HeXalayer, LLC, US
	3D Interactive Instructions with XR Customer Experience A. Qureshi, BILT Incorporated, US
	PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) A. Brown, Navsys, US
	MOSA Augmented Reality (AR) Glass for Equipment Maintenance S. Kuh, Bonafi, Inc, US
	Review Panelist A. Hammond, PEO Aviation US Army, US
	Review Panelist R. Moudy, PEO Aviation US Army, US
	Review Panelist R. Kramer, LMI, US
	Review Panelist M. Spencer, Avilution, US
	Review Panelist S. Davidson, MITRE Corporation, US
	Review Panelist N. Lappos, Lockheed Martin/ Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, US

4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session 2 (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall BC

4:00	Biorefining & Biomanufacturing - Posters	Expo Hall BC
	Efficient Recovery and Purification of Biobased Chemicals Utilizing Liquid-to-Liquid Extraction Technology D. Glatz, Koch Modular Process Systems, US
	Wednesday June 19

9:00	Views from Suppliers II	National Harbor 7
	Session chair: Amelia Campbell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Business Model Innovation for Building Fusion Supply Chains H. Jackson, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Handling US private company requests for ITER information C.M. Greenfield, A. Lumsdaine, L.P. Cunningham, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	A HTS magnet supplier company - Canyon Magnet Energy H. Song, B. Santos, Y. Viouchkov, S. Van Sciver, Canyon Magnet Energy, US
	High temperature superconductors as the key material for compact fusion: scale up challenges and investment opportunities S. Samoilenkov, Faraday 1867 Holdings LLC, US
	6-Lithium Enrichment J.W. Elling, G.D. Jarvinen, S. Yarbro, J. Gatewood, P.T. Lueangrujiwong, Molten Salt Solutions, US
	AI-enabled design of foam polymer targets for inertial fusion energy A. Stein, V. I. Perumal, R. Frye, D. Beckett, C. B.S. Woodruff, UHV3D Inc, US
	Building the fusion supply chain one company at a time: the New Mexico Energy Technology Incubator (NMETI) S. Woodruff, J. Elling, C. Evans, A. Stein, New Mexico Energy Technology Incubator, US

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