IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Hybrid Meeting 2027

March 16–18,2027

The Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Hybrid Meeting is scheduled for March 16–18, 2027, at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The virtual portion is being hosted through MS Teams.

Meeting Theme

“Accelerating Secure and Sustainable Power Systems”

Meeting Goals

The IAPG strives to share information and increase effectiveness of the interagency Research and Development (R&D) Programs in a wide realm of Advanced Power. Each year, the ESWG meeting provides a forum for a crosscutting review of current Government research activities across the interest of ESWG participants within the IAPG Member Agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Transportation).

Meeting Venue

North Carolina State University (NCSU) – Centennial Campus
James B. Hunt Jr. Library
1070 Partners Way
Raleigh, NC 27606

The meeting is being held in the Institute for Emerging Issues Lecture Hall, Room 4106, located on the fourth floor.

Meeting Attendees/Guests – Please Review Carefully

Attendance at the ESWG meeting is limited to U.S. citizens only.

A government-only session will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2027, and the morning of Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Attendance is limited to:

1. U.S. government employees, including Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.

A technical session will be held Thursday, March 18, 2027. Attendance is open to:

1. U.S. government employees, including IPA assignees.
2. Employees of federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs). This includes only employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. View the master list of FFRDCs.
3. U.S. government contractors currently holding grants or contracts with a U.S. government agency. This includes academic institutions, as well as on-site and off-site performers.

Meeting Registration

Preregistration is required for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Registration deadline: March 5, 2027.

Tentative Overall Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming

While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, ESWG leaders have planned the following overall agenda:

Airport

The NCSU campus is approximately 14 miles, or a 20–30-minute drive, from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

Maps and Directions

Download the NCSU campus map here. Additional visitor information is available through Visit Raleigh.

Parking

Two parking options are available:

1. On-site parking is available at the Institute for Emerging Issues. Visitors must use one of the designated visitor pay areas throughout campus when permits are required. Hourly rates apply. There is a $15 daily rate maximum.
2. NCSU Transportation Parking: NCSU Transportation will send parking instructions and a permit invitation to the email address provided during registration. The cost is $10 per day, payable directly to NCSU Transportation. Additional parking information will be distributed closer to the event date.

Ride share services (Uber, Lyft, taxi) may drive directly to the James B. Hunt Jr. Library for attendee drop-off / pick-up.

Lodging

The following hotels are near the NCSU Centennial Campus:

Food Accommodations

While there is no registration fee, a $10 per person per day charge will be collected during online registration to cover the cost of beverages and snacks provided during the morning and afternoon breaks.

Lunch will be at your own expense. Several dining options are conveniently located within walking distance of the meeting venue.

If your attendance plans change, please contact Renee O’Brokta to cancel your registration to avoid unnecessary charges.

Cancellation deadline: March 10, 2027. Refunds cannot be issued after this date.

Facility Tours

Tours of NCSU are scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Tours are open to all meeting attendees.

Group Dinner

A no-host group dinner is planned for the evening of Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Charges will be billed individually. Please indicate during registration if you plan to attend so we can provide the restaurant with an estimated headcount.

Presenters

If you would like to present at the ESWG Meeting, please contact Walter Santiago or Chad Miller with the presenter’s name, presentation title, and brief abstract. Please ensure you can meet the presentation deadline of March 9, 2027, if requesting a timeslot. Priority will be given to in-person presentations.

Presentations due March 9, 2027

Final presentations in MS PowerPoint or Adobe PDF format must be sent to Renee O’Brokta by COB March 9, 2027. All presentations must be submitted in advance for download to registered participants.

Additional Contact Information

If you need additional information or have questions, please contact one of the following ESWG leaders:

For questions regarding meeting logistics, please contact Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Support Specialist, at renee.obrokta@nasa.gov.