USAF New Helmet System Challenge Showcase

November 14-15, 2018

Enclave - Las Vegas NV

AFWERX is a product of the Air Force, directly envisioned by Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. Her vision of AFWERX is to solve some of the toughest challenges the Air Force faces through innovation and collaboration amongst our nation's top subject matter experts. The world is changing quickly--new technologies, new threats and new opportunities. AFWERX taps into the power of creativity and empowers intentional innovation that unleashes emergent approaches for the warfighter through a community of intrapreneurs, industry, academia, and non-traditional contributors. AFWERX has the ability to bring together our nation's best and brightest to collaborate, innovate, fabricate and present accelerated results to the United States Air Force to better serve our
#1 customer: the warfighter and operators in the Air Force.

About the USAF New Helmet System Challenge Showcase

The U.S. Air Force has allocated up to $20 million to redesign and replace the Fixed Wing helmet used by pilots and aircrew. The challenge is a new initiative for USAF and uses the AFWERX team and process to find people with the ideas, components, materials and technologies to improve the Fixed Wing Aircrew Helmet. The helmet of tomorrow needs to be lightweight, comfortable, stable, improved noise protection, have better thermal management and the ability to tailor the helmet for different needs.  Ultimately, the goal is to enhance aircrew performance, safety and satisfaction.

Teams invited to showcase at this event have the chance to participate in $500K+ of prototype and experimentation funding, a $20M+ government contract, or potential SBIR funding. The showcase also allows the opportunity for peer and customer collaboration with industry and government and official recognition of companies or ideas.

The exhibit showcase will feature 38 solutions that were selected following the open challenge (Sept 6 - Oct 7) and will take place at Enclave on November 14, followed by an evening mixer on the rooftop deck. The second day, November 15, is invitation-only to a select number of teams who will be meeting with the project management office at the AFWERX Vegas Innovation Hub. Teams will be notified the night before if they were selected. We also invite you to the AFWERX Vegas - Hosted Kick-off Social on November 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM following registration.

Event Location - Day 1

5810 S. Eastern Avenue

Las Vegas, NV

Click here for a virtual tour of the Enclave.

Event Location - Day 2 (Invitation Only)

3773 Howard Hughes Parkway
Suite 400-S

Las Vegas, NV

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  HOTEL

A room block has been secured at The Platinum Hotel, located less than 15 minutes from the event venue (3 miles) and within walking distance to the AFWERX Vegas Innovation Hub. The suites are at the per diem rate of $108 per night with a waived resort fee (plus any other applicable fees and taxes).  All rooms are one bedrooms and equipped with a full kitchen. Guests are responsible for making their own reservations, and are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.  Please note the cutoff date for making a reservation in this room block is November 2, 2018.  We cannot guarantee this rate or availability after this date.

The Platinum Hotel

• Complimentary in-room WIFI/Internet
• Daily wine reception (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
• Modern Fitness Center
• Use of steam room in the Well Spa
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, heated year round
• Living room and gourmet kitchen in all rooms
• Complimentary valet 

1) Hampton Inn & Suites (1.5 miles)
   6575 South Eastern Avenue
   702-647-8000

2) La Quinta Inn & Suites (1.5 miles)
   6560 Surrey Street
   702-492-8900

3) Hyatt Place (3.5 miles)
   4520 Paradise Road
   702-369-3366

4) Embassy Suites (3.5 miles)
   4315 Swenson Street
   702-795-2800

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Registration

Q: How do I register for the event?
A: Click on the "New Registration" button under the register tab, or on the home banner.  Exhibitor registration closes November 2 and general attendee registration closes November 9, 2018.

Q: Is there a registration fee to sign-up?
A: No, this event is free of charge for all attendees.

Q: Can I register onsite?
A: Yes, if you miss the online registration cutoff (Nov 2 at 5:00 PM for exhibitors and Nov 9 for all other attendees), onsite registration will be available at the AFWERX Vegas Innovation Hub on November 13, from 4:30 - 7:00 PM, and again on November 14 at Enclave beginning at 8:00 AM (exhibitors must register on November 13 at AFWERX Vegas).  Onsite registration is only available for general attendees, not for exhibitors.

Q: How do I register my exhibitor booth staff?
A: A unique expo password was sent to your team when your challenge submission was accepted. You must use this password to register as an exhibitor.

Venue

Q: Is there parking at the Enclave?
A: Yes, there is plenty of free parking on-site.

Q: Is there wifi in the venue?
A: Yes, the network is: Enclave Public, and the password is: Enc!ave4U$

Meals

Q: Are meals provided at the event?
A: Meals are provided for exhibitors and available for purchase for general attendees (breakfast, lunch, beverages and light snacks).

Q: Do you have a menu of the food that will be served?
A: Yes, the menu will be posted as soon as it's available.

Attire

Q: What is the recommended dress?
A: Casual or business casual for civilians and UOD for military. 

Event Schedule

Q: When will we receive the one-on-one schedule?
A: The schedule for the one-on-ones will be sent out a week prior to the event, and also handed out at registration.

Q: Will all teams have the opportunity for a one-on-one both days? What is the difference between the meetings on November 14 and November 15?
A: All teams will have the opportunity for a one-on-one on November 14, with either the project management office (PMO) or AFWERX team.  Teams will be notified that evening (Nov 14), whether they were selected for a one-on-one on November 15, held at the AFWERX Vegas hub.

Q: Is the social and/or mixer mandatory to attend?
A: Although it is not mandatory to attend either event, we highly encourage participation.  This is a great way to network with other exhibitors and possible future stakeholders in a casual environment.

Expo Participants

Q: What stakeholders will be in attendance?
A: We will be inviting members from each branch of service that may provide feedback to your project, along with the project management office and AFWERX team.  If there's someone (or an organization) you'd like for us to invite, there is a question on your registration form to provide that information.

Miscellaneous

Q: Am I allowed to take photos and video?
A: Yes, photography and videography are allowed.

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