April 16, 2024
The Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) Renewable Energy Conversion Working Group (RECWG) Marine Renewable Energy Forum Hybrid Meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024, at the Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center in Arlington, Virginia.
Meeting Goals
The IAPG emphasizes program coordination and dissemination of technical information to increase the effectiveness of Government programs, avoid duplication, identify technology gaps, and maximize success in research efforts. The RECWG Marine Renewable Energy meeting will provide a forum for a cross-cutting review of current government research activities across the interests of members within the IAPG Member Agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Transportation).
Goals of the interagency discussion on marine energy include:
- Sharing knowledge and inspiring enthusiasm on the potential of marine energy technologies.
- Identifying stakeholders and collaborators that have an interest in marine energy technologies or applications.
- Identifying potential early uses and early adopters of marine energy technologies in the federal government.
Meeting Venue
Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center (BRICC)
4100 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 450
Arlington, VA 22203
The meeting is being held in the “Research A” conference room.
Meeting Attendees – Please Review Carefully
Attendance at the RECWG meeting is limited to U.S. persons – citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as permanent resident aliens (PRAs) or green card holders.
- Government employees, including Intergovernmental Personnel Act employees.
- Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDC) Employees. This only includes employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. View Master List of FFRDCs.
- Captive Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Government Contractors.
Meeting Registration
Pre-registration is required for in-person and virtual participants. All presenters as well as meeting attendees are required to register. No walk-in/day-of meeting registrations will be permitted.
After you register, please take a moment to fill out the accompanying questionnaire.
Registration deadline: April 9, 2024.
Registration is now closed. Please contact Renee O’Brokta for questions.
Overall Agenda
While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the RECWG Leaders have planned the following overall agenda:
| Time (EDT) | Description |
|---|---|
| 0845 – 0900 | Registration/Check-in |
| 0900 – 1000 | Welcome/Introductions/Keynote/Overview |
| 1000 – 1120 | Introduction to Marine Energy Technology and RDD&D |
| 1120 – 1200 | Operational Energy Harvesting Needs and Potential Applications |
| 1200 – 1300 | Lunch (on own) |
| 1300 – 1630 | Lightning Talks / Requirements Discussions |
| 1630 – 1645 | Forum Conclusion / Wrap-up / Adjourn |
| 1700 – 1800 | Informal Networking (offsite) |
We encourage you to add this meeting to your travel calendar and forward this announcement along to other interested colleagues and managers.
Local Guide
View the BRICC local guide for transportation, hotels, and food.
Metro Travel
The BRICC is accessible via the Ballston-MU Station of the Metro System. Download a map or schedule.
Parking
Limited underground parking is available for $10.00 per day (cash, Discover, Master Card, and Visa accepted). The parking garage entrance is on Randolph Street. Additional street parking is also available.
Food Accommodations
While there is no registration fee, monies will be collected at the on-site registration desk for beverages and snacks provided. The cost to attendees is $5.00 per person for unlimited access. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous dining options in the immediate area.
Social
A social is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, April 16, 2024, immediately following the meeting. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to attend. Charges will be individually billed.
Presentations
If you plan to present at the RECWG MRE meeting, an electronic copy of your Distribution C (Distribution authorized to U.S. government agencies and their contractors) presentation in MS PowerPoint or Adobe PDF format should be sent to Renee O’Brokta, IAPG Support Specialist, at renee.obrokta@nasa.gov, no later than April 9, 2024. The use of Mac or specialized graphics software for your presentation is not available.
Additional Contact Information
If you know of a presentation that might be of interest to the MRE community, please contact one of the following leaders:
Bill McShane, Chair
DOE Water Power Technologies Office
william.mcshane@ee.doe.gov
Matthew Huffman, Vice Chair
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division
matthew.c.huffman4.civ@us.navy.mil