The world’s largest gathering of commercialization-focused innovators bringing together 25+ years of experience connecting top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. Main annual conference covering all sectors of innovation including advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, energy & sustainability, biotech & medical, electronics & microsystems, AI & digital transformation, space, defense, and mobility. Features 30+ world-class technical symposia, Critical Technology Challenge, SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, and Innovation Expo. Published 10,000+ technical papers, connected 20,000+ innovations with industry partners, provides scouting support for Fortune 500 tech companies, and supports U.S. science and technology agencies. Includes pitch competitions with $8 billion+ in annual emerging technology funding access through SBIR/OTA offices.