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Spotlight on Events
Aug
26
9:00 AM
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The Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) Opportunity Days are brought to you by Parallax Advanced Research in collaboration with The Ohio State University, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. OFRN Opportunity Days are geared toward government, academic, and industry innovators and researchers in Ohio as well as anyone interested in collaborating on innovative ideas to solve government challenges. The OFRN Opportunity Day will feature thought leader presentations, Q&A, and R&D funding opportunities. Event focus: Hypersonics.
Sep
15
8:00 AM
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The American Astronautical Society is proud to announce that the annual Glenn Space Technology Symposium is back as the kickoff event of Ohio Space Week! In collaboration with OrbitOhio, NASA Glenn Research Center, and others, Ohio Space Week will be a great collection of events, networking functions, tours, contests, and more!
Taking place September 15-19, Ohio Space Week will include the AAS Glenn Space Technology Symposium, the Ohio Space Forum, and NASA Discovery Days at Great Lakes Science Center, in addition to a student poster contest, happy hours, and other events.
TOPICS
- Exploration Architecture
- Artemis program
- Space Traffic Management
- Space Nuclear Power
- Navigation and Communications
- and more!
LOCATION
Campus of Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH
Sep
17
8:00 AM
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From research to orbit, Ohio accelerates what's next. Across our state, groundbreaking ideas move from the laboratory to real-world applications that advance space exploration and commercialization. With world-class research institutions, NASA assets, innovative companies, and a highly skilled workforce, Ohio is helping develop, test, and manufacture the technologies that will power the next generation of missions and discoveries.
Participants will walk away with insights from industry leaders and subject matter experts on the critical issues driving the future of space, including hard-tech startup growth, space health and human performance, lunar energy solutions, space policy, and workforce development for emerging nuclear space technologies.
LOCATION
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114
Sep
21
8:30 AM
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The Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum provides an opportunity for defense installation leadership, community leaders, industry representatives, and elected officials to connect, build awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of the current defense environment and the role they play in supporting all facets of national defense.
Since 2016, Ohio’s defense industry leaders have come together at the Ohio Defense and Aerospace Forum to gain a deeper understanding of the current defense environment.
"From the very beginning, my vision for this forum was to bring together the best and brightest in defense and aerospace, unite the leaders shaping this industry, and position the Miami Valley as a national leader in innovation, collaboration, and mission support. What began as a conversation about building a stronger foundation has become a model for the country—and I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished through strong partnerships, sound legislation, the leadership of JobsOhio’s Military & Federal sector, strategic funding, and a tremendous amount of hard work. Looking forward to another great year at the 2026 Ohio Defense and Aerospace Forum."
Congressman Mike Turner
Hear from respected experts in government, industry, and academia during this premier industry event.
Bringing together community and military leaders from across the state to share information on our defense and aerospace installations, industries, academic institutions, and local defense communities. These organizations are critical to the defense industrial base and national security.
LOCATION
Wright State University - Student Union
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435
Oct
23
3:00 PM
TEDxClevelandStateUniversity is more than an event — it is a platform for expanding thinking, amplifying ideas and fostering meaningful conversations across campus and the Greater Cleveland community.
Untangling Wonder invites the community to step into the unknown with curiosity, courage and imagination. It reflects CSU’s commitment to push the boundaries of knowledge, discovery, innovation and creativity.
LOCATION
Waetjen Auditorium
Music and Communications Building
2001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115
SPEAKERS
A line up of 12 speakers represent a range of industries and perspectives, with talks designed to invite attendees to step into the unknown with curiosity, courage and imagination.
“The response to our call for speakers was overwhelming, and selecting only 12 voices was no easy task,” said Colette Hart, senior director of the Centers for Outreach and Engagement in the CSU Monte Ahuja College of Business and one of the lead organizers of the TEDx event. “This group of speakers represents a wide range of perspectives, from researchers and entrepreneurs to artists, educators, students and community leaders.”