IAPG Chemical Working Group (CWG) and Safety Panel Hybrid Meeting Fall 2026

September 15–17, 2026

The Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) Chemical Working Group and Safety Panel Meeting is scheduled for September 15–17, 2026, at the Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The virtual forum will be available via Microsoft Teams.

Meeting Goals

The IAPG strives to share information and increase the effectiveness of interagency research and development (R&D) programs across a broad range of advanced power technologies. The CWG meeting provides a forum for a cross-cutting review of current government research activities relevant to the interests of CWG members from the IAPG Member Agencies: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Department of Energy, NASA, and Department of Transportation.

The IAPG CWG Safety Panel meeting provides a forum for exchanging information about technical and safety issues involving batteries, fuel cells, and ultracapacitors used in government-wide applications.

Meeting Venue

Sandia National Laboratories
1515 Eubank SE
Building 905 / Room 103
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Meeting Attendees/Guests – Please Review Carefully

Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens who fall within one of the following categories:

1. U.S. government employees, including Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
2. Approved captive government contractors from a government operated laboratory working under a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Employer must be precluded from competing for open R&D solicitation (captive).
3. Employees of federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). This category includes only employees of the FFRDC, not employees of its administering entity. View the master list of FFRDCs.
4. Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) employees. View more information on STRL.
5. Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) employees.

*Requests for approval of U.S. government contractors, who have not participated in the CWG or Safety Panel Meeting the prior year, must be submitted in writing and sent to Giuseppe Di Benedetto and Tracey Cheek no later than August 11, 2026.

Meeting Registration

Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is September 1, 2026.

During the registration process, please ensure you are providing your full legal name as it appears on the government-issued ID you will be using for identification.

Tentative Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming

While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the CWG Leaders have planned the following agenda:

Airport

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the closest commercial airport, located about six miles from the lab. Rideshare and taxi services cannot enter the base. Because Building 905 is located roughly one mile from the gate, being dropped off at the perimeter is not recommended.

Lodging

For information on nearby hotels and other information about visiting Albuquerque, visit the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lodging is also available on base to eligible travelers, including retired military personnel. See the Roadrunner Inn website for more information.

The following hotels are near SNL:

Marriott Albuquerque
2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Modern rooms, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, on-site restaurant; ~5 miles from Sandia

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
7101 Arvada Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
All-suite hotel with free breakfast, EV chargers, pool; ~5 miles away

Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
6901 Arvada Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Complimentary breakfast, business center, gym; ~5 miles

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Comfortable amenities like in-room safes, fitness center, and dining; ~5 miles

Visit Requests

Depending on credentials held, two visit requests may be needed to participate in the meeting; (1) grants access to U.S. Department of Energy facilities, and (2) grants access to Kirtland Air Force Base.

Those who possess a DoD Common Access Card (CAC):

1. will need to check-in at the SRVE badge office to receive your DOE visitor credentials
2. already have access to Kirtland Air Force Base

Those who possess a DOE HSPD-12 badge:

1. will need to either
   • transfer clearance using this site: Access Sandia
   • check-in at the SRVE badge office to verify your DOE credentials
2. will need to check-in at the SRVE DBIDS office to receive access to Kirtland Air Force Base

Those who do NOT possess a DOE HSPD-12 badge or DoD CAC:

1. will need to check-in at the SRVE badge office to receive your DOE visitor credentials
2. will need to check-in at the SRVE DBIDS office to receive access to Kirtland Air Force Base

Badging Office

Sandia Resources for Visitors and Employees (SRVE)
10700 Research Road SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(Main entrance on south side of building)

Visitors must check in at the SRVE to receive their visitor badge. Please note the hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MT. CWG-SP attendees should plan to pick up their badge on Monday, September 14, 2026, if possible, to alleviate a backup at security on Tuesday morning.

Those visitors requiring base access (not holding a CAC) and arriving after Tuesday morning, please notify Renee O’Brokta to arrange a Sandia sponsor for your pass.

All visitors must pass a National Crime Information Center background check in order to be granted unescorted access to the installation. All visitors must present the following:

• Official government-issued photo identification, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or passport
• Current vehicle registration
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Rental car agreement, if applicable

During the registration process, please ensure you are providing your full legal name as it appears on the government-issued ID you will be using for identification at SNL.

Food Accommodations

While there is no registration fee, $10.00 (TBC) per person, per day, will be collected through the online registration process to cover costs for beverages and snacks provided during registration, and morning/afternoon breaks. Lunch will be on your own and at your own expense.

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 September 4, 2026. Refunds cannot be issued after this date.

Facility Tours

Tours of Sandia National Laboratories are planned for the afternoon of Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Please indicate on your registration whether you plan to participate.

Group Dinner

A no-host group dinner is planned for the evening of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with individual billing for all attendees. Please indicate on your registration whether you plan to participate so an approximate number of attendees can be provided to the restaurant in advance.

Presentations due September 1, 2026

Final presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe PDF format must be sent to Renee O’Brokta by September 1, 2026. Presentations must comply with Distribution Statement C requirements (distribution authorized to U.S. government agencies and their contractors). All presentations must be received in advance so they can be distributed to registered participants.

Contact

Chemical Working Group

Safety Panel

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