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MXO Spark Tank and Pitch Day

Chicago, IL

DARPA’s Multi X Office (MXO) is headed to Chicago from Nov. 2-4, 2026, to host MXO Spark Tank, an in-person event designed for prospective proposers, future collaborators, and innovative thinkers. Launched in May 2026 as the next generation of DARPA’s former Microsystems Technology Office, MXO builds upon the successes of its predecessor to expand beyond traditional […]

Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit

AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, Washington, D.C

Defense Strategies Institute’s 3rd Annual Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit will provide a forum for members of the Department of War (DoW), Military Services, Federal Government, Industry, and Academia, and other leading stakeholders to advance the deployment, integration, and scaling of resilient, mission-ready microgrids across defense installations and critical infrastructure. This “town-hall” style summit will […]