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National Security Innovation Summit

Date & Time

Monday, March 01, 2021, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Category

Symposium

Location

Online

Contact

Samantha Booth

Information

Hosted by Rutgers University and Research & Development Council of New Jersey as part of NJ STEM Month

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The Research & Development Council of New Jersey and Rutgers University are co-hosting a virtual summit bringing together stakeholders to meet and explore opportunities for collaboration in support of national security-related activities in New Jersey, including research, technology development, education, and workforce preparation.

Attendees will include: federal policymakers, military personnel, and state, industry and higher
education leaders.

Agenda

9:30 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Jonathan Holloway, President, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Kevin Campos, Chair, Research & Development Council of New Jersey; AVP, Head of Small Molecule Process Research & Development, Merck & Co.

The Honorable Donald Norcross, New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District

The Honorable Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District 

The Honorable Andy Kim, New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

10:00 a.m.

Panel Discussions/Breakout Sessions 

Panelists from industry, government and academia will speak about key research areas and explore opportunities for collaboration within the Department of Defense modernization priorities.    

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 
COMMUNICATIONS 
CYBERSECURITY

11:00 a.m. Panel Summaries & Recommendations
11:20 am. Closing Remarks
11:30 p.m. Conclusion