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iCommand Workshop


the iCOMMAND & ICONS Defense Innovation Workshop

April 30 – May 1, 2026

Join us for a two-day workshop of university researchers, defense leaders, and innovation partners focused on advancing research security, strengthening strategic partnerships, and accelerating pathways from discovery to defense impact.

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Agenda

    1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks 

    • DEVCOM SC/UNCG/JSNN Leadership  
    • iCOMMAND/ICONS leadership  

    1:15 – 2:15 PM Defense Needs & Innovation Opportunities 

    2:15 – 2:30 PM Lightning Talks: University Capabilities 

    Topics: 

    • Advanced materials & protection  
    • Wearable sensors & power integration  
    • AI and data analytics  
    • Human performance  

    2:30 – 3:30 PM Panel Discussion: From Research to Defense Impact 

    3:30 – 4:00 PM DEVCOM Talks 

    4:00 – 4:15 PM Break 

    4:15 – 5:45 PM Poster Session & Networking 

    6:30 PM Dinner (Invite-Only) 

    Theme: Research Security & Strategic Partnerships with Fort Bragg 

    8:30 – 9:00 AM Arrival & Networking Breakfast 

    9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome  

    9:15 – 10:15 AM Session 1: Research Security in Defense Partnerships 

    Topics: 

    • Overview of research security expectations in defense-funded work  
    • Export controls, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and data protection  
    • Foreign influence and disclosure requirements  
    • Institutional responsibilities and risk mitigation  

    10:15 – 10:30 AM Break 

    10:30 – 11:30 AM Session 2: Partnering with Fort Bragg – Pathways & Opportunities 

    11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Session 3: From Idea to Award – Navigating Defense Funding 

    12:15 – 1:15 PM Lunch (Working Tables) 

    1:15 – 2:45 PM Breakout Sessions: Building Collaboration Concepts 

    2:45 – 3:00 PM Break 

    3:00 – 3:25 PM Report-Out & Next Steps 

    3:25 – 3:30 PM Closing Discussion & Action Planning 

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