2 June 2026  |  Dayton, Ohio

Join us in Dayton, Ohio, on 2 June for an IEEE-USA IWRC Digital Twin Summit focusing on the technical foundations and real-world deployment of digital twin technologies, alongside federal and state policy initiatives, funding mechanisms, and programs that shape their development, adoption, and scale.

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Why Attend IWRC Digital Twin?

Innovation takes more than ideas — it takes partnerships. Academic researchers, government officials, small business owners, financers, and others need to work together for our local innovation ecosystem to thrive, but it is rare for those people to be all in one place — until now.

Join us in Dayton to:

  • Meet potential partners from U.S. federal and state agencies while learning more about how you can contribute to the Ohio and the midwest innovation ecosystem.
  • Explore how engineering innovation, government priorities, and investment pathways intersect to accelerate impact—particularly for small businesses and applied research across Ohio and the Midwest.

IEEE-USA IWRC Digital Twin will bring together stakeholders from academia, government, and industry to bridge the gap between research and commercially viable products. Experts from various regions and across the country will discuss research grants, technology transfer programs, start-up funding, intellectual property and a host of other topics related to inspiring and empowering true innovation.

Why Digital Twin?

Digital twin technologies are crucial to the nation’s modern economy because they enable virtual testing of scenarios, significantly reducing risks, operational downtime, and development costs for physical assets. By optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing supply chain agility, they contribute billions to economic productivity. Key economic impacts include:

  • Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency
  • Supply Chain Resilience
  • Reduced Development Costs & Risk
  • Improved Decision-Making
  • Market Growth

Examples of applications include optimizing energy systems, managing agricultural resources, and developing personalized medical treatments.

Who Should Attend?

Industry

C-Suite, VP Level, Engineers, Legal Staff, R&D, Patent/Small Business Attorneys, Finance and VC

Why Attend?

Hear directly from federal officials and related partners about current federal technology initiatives like the Department of War (DOW) Microelectronics Commons and federal funding priorities related to digital twins, technology transfer, SBIR., and other Ohio initiatives
Meet potential partners in the federal, state, and local governments and universities and Ohio companies, all looking for ways Ohio’s technology sector can grow, innovate, and compete globally.

Academia

Presidents, Chancellors, Tech Transfer & Patent Offices, VPRs, Researchers

Why Attend?

Discuss grant and program procedures directly with federal program officials, build connections with local business partners, and learn about state and federal technology initiatives.

Government grant officials from multiple federal agencies, including the Department of War (DOW), are coming to Ohio specifically to meet with the greater Dayton tech sector and engineers/ entrepreneurs like you! Federal technology initiatives are directing more resources into states like Ohio and the government needs partners for these programs to succeed. Join us to be a part of the discussion.

Government

Elected Leaders, Policymakers, Federal, State, and Local Program Officers, Economic Development Professionals, Incentive Managers, Entrepreneurial Support Experts

Why Attend?

Connect with Ohio innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and engineers. Learn about the greater Dayton innovation economy from the men and women who are creating that economy in an intimate setting intentionally designed to encourage collaboration and partnerships.

Welcome to Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio, is a growing hub for technology companies, particularly in aerospace R&D, digital transformation, and sensors, driven by the presence of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and a rich history of innovation. The city is actively developing its tech sector through initiatives like the onMain Innovation Hub and Tech Town.

Located at the “Crossroads of America,” Dayton, Ohio, is the Birthplace of Aviation, home to the Wright Brothers, the National Museum of the US Air Force, and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park among other sites. Dayton’s authentic attractions offer an experience you can’t find anywhere else in the world.