Events

Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting

Washington, DC

With over $760 million in funding invested to date, the Microelectronics Commons has awarded more than 34 cutting-edge technical projects and launched 123 workforce development initiatives across the nation. This year’s Annual Meeting will reflect on the significant progress made and shape the path forward for sustained innovation, manufacturing readiness, and talent development in the U.S. microelectronics ecosystem.

Members of Draper's Electronics Systems team will be in attendance.

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Virginia Tech Engineering Careerfest by CAMEO 2026

Blacksburg, VA

Draper is excited to participate in Virginia Tech’s Engineering Careerfest by CAMEO 2026 and connect with talented students who are passionate about solving meaningful, real-world challenges. Events like this provide an opportunity for us to engage directly with the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. We value these conversations and look forward to building relationships with future Draper talent.

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Beyond Earth Symposium 2026

Washington, DC

The Beyond Earth Symposium is widely viewed as the foremost forum focused on the policy issues and challenges associated with the expansion of human presence throughout the solar system.  This year's theme is "From Space Habitat to Space Town: Creating a Clear Pathway."

Draper is a sponsor of this year's Beyond Earth Symposium and Alan Campbell will participate in the Building Sustainable Lunar Communities panel on February 25 at 10:55 am.

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UMass Lowell Careers in STEM Fair

Lowell, MA

Draper is excited to participate in the UMass Lowell Careers in STEM Fair and connect with talented students who are passionate about solving meaningful, real-world challenges. Events like this provide an opportunity for us to engage directly with the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. We value these conversations and look forward to building relationships with future Draper talent.

Dates: February 24th & 25th, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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MIT Spring Career Night

Cambridge, MA

Draper is excited to participate in MIT’s Spring Career Night and connect with talented students who are passionate about solving meaningful, real-world challenges. Events like this provide an opportunity for us to engage directly with the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. We value these conversations and look forward to building relationships with future Draper talent.

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IEEE Aerospace Conference

Big Sky, Montana

The international IEEE Aerospace Conference is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors.

Draper's Kevin Duda will co-chair the Human Factors & Performance panel (Track 8.05) and will participate on the CLPS Landers, Mission Successes, Lessons Learned and Path Forward panel (Track 14.05).

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GOMACTech 2026

New Orleans, Louisiana

GOMACTech was established primarily to review developments in microcircuit applications for government systems. The conference focuses on advances in systems being developed by the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Draper is an exhibitor this year at this year's conference. Come meet the Electronic Systems team at Booth 227.

Draper engineers will also be presentating two papers at the conference:  SCREAM AES: Second-Order Side Channel Resistant Encryptor with Algorithmic Masking (Session 20.3 Cryptography) and Automatic Hardware-Based Compartmentalization with Low Overhead Based on Software Policies (Session 50.1 Security Frameworks and Policies).

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Joint CBRN Symposium

Washington, DC

The 14th Annual Joint CBRN Symposium will convene leading voices from across government, military, academia, and industry to explore strategies and solutions for countering today’s complex and evolving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats. 

Draper's Brandi Vann will host a fireside chat on Leading CBRN Acquisition Programs for the Improved Defense and

Lethality of the United States (March 10, 9:00 am).

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Space Symposium

Colorado Springs, CO

Space Symposium is the premier event uniting global space professionals from all sectors, providing a unique platform to explore critical space issues, foster dialogue, and drive innovation across the space industry. 

Members of Draper's Space Systems team will be in attendance.

https://www.spacesymposium.org/

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2026 Anti-Tamper Conference

Laurel, Maryland

This conference will bring together defense industry leaders, government experts, and technology innovators to discuss the next generation of technology security and protection.

Members of Draper's Electronic Systems team will be in attendance.  Add to Calendar

CWMD & MCDC Annual Membership Meeting

Washington, DC

The Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) supports advanced development efforts for the Department of Defense’s medical pharmaceutical and diagnostic requirements related to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel.

The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium supports DoD's countering of WMD requirements related to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel.

Members of Draper's biotechnology and engineering teams will be in attendance.

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ASCEND 2026

Washington, DC

ASCEND unites industry, government, academia, and emerging leaders to deliver clarity, alignment, and impact. This year's conference will cover a broad range of topics spanning space science and exploration, technology development and utilization, space economy, national security, and policy and law.

Members of Draper's Space Systems team will be in attendance.

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2026 MPS World Summit

Washington, DC

Draper is a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 MPS World Summit.

More information about Draper's participation will be available soon.  Add to Calendar