2027 Defense Basic Research Xchange
The 2027 Defense Basic Research Xchange (DBRX) will be held May 18–20, 2027, in Alexandria, Virginia.
DBRX aims to showcase groundbreaking research, facilitate collaboration, and inform researchers about opportunities in basic research. The conference is a multi-day event featuring breakout sessions on over 15 topics. The conference is an extension of the Laboratory University Collaboration Initiative (LUCI), established in 2016 to foster collaboration between DoD laboratory researchers and academic researchers from the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship and Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative programs. The LUCI program has successfully improved exchange between basic researchers across DoD laboratories. Presenters and attendees will primarily be from the Services.
The conference will feature:
- Oral presentations, panel discussions, and poster presentations
- Networking mixers and opportunities to connect with colleagues and leaders.
- A focus on specific technical areas relevant to the DoD research enterprise and critical defense community issues
Additional information, including details on abstract submissions, registration, and program content, will be announced in the coming months.
Please check back for updates and announcements as planning for DBRX 2027 progresses.