Department of the Air Force Technology Transfer and Transition (DAFT3) Annual Summit, held on Thursday October 30th, 2025, at the Basic Research Innovation Collaboration Center (BRICC), marked a pivotal moment for technology transfer professionals across the Department of the Air Force (DAF). This year’s event, orchestrated by Rachel Bankowitz, brought together a diverse array of technology transfer and transition (T3) stakeholders—including Air Force personnel, contractors, and other key figures—to forge a path forward in T3 strategy.
The summit kicked off with a dynamic welcome from Scott Aughenbaugh, Air Force Research Laboratory T3 Director, who provided a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in T3. Emphasizing the need for better training and the establishment of best practices, Aughenbaugh highlighted the vital role of Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs) and introduced new guidance in relation to them. The day agenda was packed with engaging activities, including a teambuilding exercise where attendees played a lively game of "Heads Up," and a briefin.
Director of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), delivered a thought-provoking keynote via Teams. T3 University program and emphasized the need for data through Defense Tech Transfer Information System (DTTIS). His talk highlighted AFOSR's role in linking the Air Force with global academic institutions and showcased the success of the T3 program and BRICC metrics. He also discussed future plans, including hiring a new Chief Engineer and enhancing innovation tools, while stressing the importance of basic research in anticipating future challenges.
“We are in global scientific competition every day,
“Don’t be myopic on today’s threats. Basic research can predict tomorrow’s threats.”
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