Hosted by Weber State University Davis Campus (Layton City)
The Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) from Tinker Air Force Base is coming to town for a critical engagement designed to energize the local Defense Industrial Base. This isn’t just an informational briefing; it’s your direct pathway to contributing to national security. Join the exciting Industry Day to gain exclusive insight into SASPO’s most pressing, high-priority sustainment challenges impacting the entire Air Force enterprise.
Attendees connect directly with government, industry leaders, and academic innovators to:
- Gain Insight: Understand SASPO’s urgent operational needs.
- Explore Pathways: Identify new, high-value engagement opportunities.
- Develop Solutions: Surface innovative approaches that will immediately strengthen readiness, resilience, and supply chain assurance.
Expect Direct Access and Focused Action
SASPO Mission and Challenge Briefing: Get a deep dive into SASPO’s core role, critical priorities, and the current sustainment challenges that require your expertise.
Operational Needs Exchange (ONE): A Facilitated Solutions Dialogue: The ONE is a structured, 90-minute breakout session engineered for maximum impact and collaboration. Engage in focused discussions centered on specific, SASPO-identified operational needs.
Your chance to move from concept to contract:
- Surface breakthrough ideas.
- Forge powerful collaboration opportunities.
- Inform and accelerate next-step solution pathways.
SBIR/STTR Engagement Session
Maximize your funding potential. This critical session will help you:
- Identify relevant SBIR/STTR opportunities.
- Understand and overcome common participation barriers.
- Explore effective strategies for securing government funding.
Don’t miss this opportunity to position your organization at the forefront of defense innovation!
| Event Details | |
| Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Time | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Location | Stewart Center Ballroom, WSU Davis | 2750 University Park Blvd. Layton, UT 84041 |
| Target Audience | Defense Industrial Base, Small Businesses, Academia, Government Partners |
| Cost | FREE Admission! |
| Parking | $4.00 per day. Pay online upon arrival or pre-purchase. (use the eWeber Parking Services app or go to the WSU Parking Services website (weber.myparkinginfo.com) and purchase a temporary permit. You’ll need your license plate number. Note: Use a browser other than Safari for online purchases due to payment gateway issues) |
To Register:
Email: 429scms.saspo.workflow@us.af.mil
Include the following information:
- Company Name
- Name(s) of attendee(s)
- Email address of each attendee
- Is this your first SASPO Industry Day? Yes or No.