Engagement
Connect With Innovators
			See You There
Together, we are stronger, better, and faster.
Innovation thrives when like-minded individuals come together. Networking at professional conferences plays a crucial role in helping Airmen stay agile, enhance problem-solving abilities, and improve military effectiveness. By connecting with peers and organizations, Airmen can collaborate on projects, gain new perspectives, and expand their knowledge base. In the end, engaging in these innovation networks at conferences ensures Airmen remain informed, connected, and inspired in their ongoing pursuit of professional excellence.
Upcoming Events
Project Falcon Strike
The Air Command and Staff College, in partnership with the Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX), will host a two-day event exploring the rapidly evolving world of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and counter-UAS (cUAS) operations.
Project Falcon Strike
The Air Command and Staff College, in partnership with the Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX), will host a two-day event exploring the rapidly evolving world of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) and counter-UAS (cUAS) operations.
What is the Events & Outreach Lab?
The Events & Outreach Innovation Lab is dedicated to connecting innovation partners and fostering engagement through innovative events and outreach activities.
The strategy for the Events Lab revolves around planning and executing high-value forums, establishing connections with leaders and stakeholders in the Department of Defense (DoD), industry, community, and academia. The lab’s objectives include promoting AU innovation, executing event collaborations with AU schools, and orchestrating events with cutting-edge content.
The Events Lab is responsible for developing, promoting, supporting, and executing AUiX events, projects, and experiences. The lab ensures event coordination between AU Public Affairs and public media to ensure alignment with the AU Commander’s intent.
Events & Outreach Lab objectives include:
Plan and execute events
Public/Community Outreach Initiatives
Promote AU Innovation and connect AU with innovation partners
			
			Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation (IDI)
The IDI essay contest is a cooperative effort between The LeMay Center and AUiX to accelerate innovation in Air Force doctrine by encouraging Airmen and Guardians of all ranks and AFSC’s to read, internalize, and debate Air Force doctrine in professional writing and discourse.

