Theme
The theme of the ESWG meeting is “Power Quality/Integrated Testing.”
Location
Wright Brothers Institute
Tec^Edge Innovation & Collaboration Center
5000 Springfield Street, Suite 100
Dayton, OH 45431
Meeting Attendees – Please Review Carefully
Attendance at the Electrical Systems Working Group Meeting, scheduled for March 20-21, is limited to:
- U.S. citizens/persons.
- Government employees, includes Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
There will be a technical session held Thursday, March 22, 2018. This session is open to:
- U.S. citizens/persons.
- Government employees, includes Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
- On-site contractors at a government operated laboratory working under NDA. Employer is precluded from competing for open R&D solicitation (captive).
- Employees of federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs). This only includes employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. View the maintained master list of FFRDCs.
- Government contractors – those currently holding grants or contracts with a U.S. government agency. This would include academic institutions, as well as both on-site and off-site performers.
Meeting Registration
The deadline for registration has been extended to noon, March 9, 2018.
Food Accommodations
$20.00 per day, will be collected as part of the on-line registration process for continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks provided throughout the meeting.
It is imperative we have actual numbers for the meal count as the number provided to the caterer is what we are held accountable for. If your attendance plans change, please contact Renee O’Brokta to cancel your registration so we may avoid unnecessary charges. The deadline for cancellation is March 15, 2018. Refunds cannot be issued after this date.
Tentative Overall Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming
While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the ESWG Leaders have planned the following overall agenda:
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 20 | IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Meeting |
| Government-only, all-day meeting | |
| Wednesday, March 21 | Conclusion of ESWG Government-only Session (a.m.) |
| AFRL WPAFB Facility Tours (p.m.) – open per guidance above | |
| Optional ESWG Social | |
| Thursday, March 22 | Technical Session of the ESWG – open per guidance above |
Facility Tours
Tours of AFRL Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will be conducted the afternoon of Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Tours are open to all meeting attendees per guidance above.
Group Dinner
A group dinner/social is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Jimmie’s Ladder 11. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to attend.
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 71 miles, and a 1-hour and 15 minute drive from WPAFB.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is an alternate option, and is 74 miles, and also 1-hour and 15 minute drive from WPAFB.
Lodging
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Hilton Garden Inn
3520 Pentagon Blvd.
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-458-2650
5.2 miles from Tec^Edge
*Provides shuttle to Tec^Edge*
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Comfort Suites Wright Patterson
5220 Huberville Ave.
Dayton, OH 45431
937-425-6498
Adjacent to Tec^Edge
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There are additional hotel options surrounding WPAFB. Please see the following for a full listing: 2018 Electrical Systems – Hotel Listing (.pdf)
Maps and Directions
Additional Contact Information
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Joseph Borraccini, ESWG Chair
(215) 897-8797
Dr. Paul Ohodnicki, Electrical Materials Panel Chair
(412) 386-7389
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Walter Santiago, ESWG Vice-Chair
(216) 433-8486
Dr. Randy Bowman, Electrical Materials Panel Vice-Chair
(216) 433-3205
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If you have questions regarding meeting logistics, please contact Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Administrative Coordinator, at (216) 433-8089.