About events at the Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub hosts an average of 30 events per month, ranging from 2 to 250 people. We have 20 conference rooms, over 300 hot desks, and a variety of configurable open spaces to meet any event need.
Request an event
To request an event at the Innovation Hub, please reach out to ihub.events@vt-arc.org with the following information:
Date and time
The date(s) and time(s) that you’d like to host your event. If you have any flexibility, please let us know.
Attendance
How may people you’re expecting to attend your event in-person.
Event Description
Please let us know, in a few sentences, the topics and goals of your event. Every event at the Innovation Hub must have a T3 (technology, transition, transfer) purpose.
Government Sponsor
Every event at the Innovation Hub must have a DoD sponsor who is not a contractor. Please share their name and email when requesting an event.
Upcoming Events
All of the following events are open to members of the space community. Contact us to learn more!
Please join the SDA TAP Lab for their next Apollo Accelerator Cohort Demo Day from 9-1. The event will kickoff with an overview from Lab leadership followed by an expo with various cohort members. Virtual link available upon request.
Please join SSC BC/CTO Brian DeLong for his recurring Waffles on Wednesday event. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy delicious waffles while engaging in insightful discussions about the latest trends and innovations in technology. Learn more and register at https://www.thecto.space/waffles
Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) has evolved from a niche concept to a growing reality in both society and national security. Yet, for all of the progress, some of the most important lessons haven’t come from what we predicted,
but from what surprised us. In this Wisdom Session, Dr. Chad Tossell, a human factors researcher and lead of the Human & Sociotechnical Systems Research Program at the Center for National Security Initiatives at the University
of Colorado Boulder, reflects on a decade of HMT studies in real-world military environments. From unexpected moments of machine performance to surprising patterns of human trust and deference, these experiences offer more
than anecdotes: they serve as guideposts for the future. Dr. Tossell explores how insights from these studies can inform the future of human-machine teaming ensuring that as AI capabilities advance, the human remains central,
responsible, and empowered.
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Chad Tossell, PhD
Lead, Human & Sociotechnical Systems Research (HSSR)
Center for National Security Initiatives (
NSI)
Unive
rsity of Color
ado, Boulder
Dr. Chad Tossell (Lt Col, Retired) leads the Human and S ociote chnical Systems Research (HSSR) Program in the C e nter for National Security Initia tives (NSI) at the Un iversity of Colorado, Boulder. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley, a M.S. in Applied Psychology from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Human Factors / Human-Computer Interaction from Rice University. Before joining NSI, Dr. Tossell taught courses in human factors, psychology, and systems engineering at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) winning the Outstanding Academy Educator Award in 2023. His research in human-AI teaming, automated driving, social robotics, training, and the will to fight has resulted in a wide range of publications, multiple research awards, and featured in media outlets such as The Economist. In addition to his time at USAFA, Dr. Tossell served as a Behavioral Scientist and Developmental Engineer in a variety of technical and leadership positions around the world including the Air Force Research Laboratory for six years as program manager, team lead, technical advisor, and branch chief. In support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Resolute Support, Dr. Tossell deployed to Afghanistan in 2014-2015 where he served as the Director of Operations for the Security Assistance Office and awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
The Space Information Dominance Expo (S.I.D.E.) is a premier event exploring the evolving human relationship with knowledge in an era defined by rapid technological advancements, data-driven decision-making, and national security imperatives. It will feature dynamic panels, cutting-edge exhibits, and unparalleled networking opportunities. To learn more and sign up for updates, visit https://www.space-information-dominance-expo.com/