IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) and Mechanical Working Group (MWG) Combined Hybrid Meeting 2023

June 6-8, 2023

The Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) and Mechanical Working Group (MWG) combined meeting is scheduled for June 6–8, 2023, at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. The virtual forum will be hosted through MS Teams.

Meeting Theme

The theme of the 2023 meeting is “Electrification, Efficiency, and Environment.”

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 and MWG meetings provide a forum for a crosscutting review of current Government research activities across the interest of ESWG and MWG participants within the IAPG Member Agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Transportation).

Meeting Venue

University of New Hampshire
Paul College of Business and Economics (PCBE), Room 165
10 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824

Meeting Attendees – Please Review Carefully

Attendance at the ESWG-MWG Meeting is limited to U.S. persons – citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPR’s), also known as permanent resident aliens (PRA’s) or green card holders.

There will be a government-only session held Tuesday, June 6, and the morning of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. This session is limited to:

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

There will be a technical session held Thursday, June 8, 2023. This session is open to:

1. U.S. government employees, including Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
2. Captive Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Government Contractors.
3. Employees of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs). This only includes employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. View the master list of FFRDCs.
4. 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

Pre-registration is required, for in-person and virtual attendees. Deadline for registration: May 30, 2023.

Registration is now closed. Please contact Renee O’Brokta for questions. 

Tentative Overall Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming

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

Presenters

If you would like to present at the ESWG-MWG Meeting, please contact Walter Santiago or Nicholas Jankowski with your presentation title. Please ensure you can meet the presentation deadline of May 25, 2023, if requesting a timeslot.

Facility Tours

Tours of the University of New Hampshire are scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Please indicate on your registration if you plan to participate. Tours include the following facilities:

• John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center
• InterOperability Laboratory
• Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory

Maps and Directions

Enter UNH campus via its primary entrance from the west on NH Route 155A rather than driving through downtown Durham. This route is reflected in the regional highway signage and will align you with campus wayfinding signage for parking options as well as a variety of campus landmarks.

• Directions to Durham Main Campus

Parking

Onsite parking is available at the UNH Campus Crossing Visitor Lot. We ask attendees to please carpool whenever possible due to limited availability.

Air Travel

Four commercial airports serve Durham and the surrounding area:

• Boston Logan Airport (BOS) – 90 minutes
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – 45 minutes
• Portland International Jetport (PWM) – 60 minutes
• Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) – 30 minutes

Lodging

Several options are available in and around the Durham area. For a full listing, see Durham Lodging

Food Accommodations

While there is no registration fee, $35 per person, per day, will be collected through the online registration process for those choosing to participate in the F&B option. The cost includes continental breakfast, beverages, lunch, and snacks provided throughout the meeting.

If your attendance plans change, please contact Renee O’Brokta to cancel your registration so we may avoid unnecessary charges. The cancellation deadline is May 26, 2023.

Group Dinner

A no-host group dinner is planned for the evening of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Charges will be individually billed. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to attend.

Additional Contact Information

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

If you have questions regarding meeting logistics, please contact Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Administrative Coordinator, at (216) 433-8089. We look forward to your participation!