A -- SDB FORUM Langley's Annual Small Disadvantaged Business/University Opportunities Forum You are invited to attend the annual Small Disadvantaged Business/University Opportunities Forum to be held Thursday, July 15, 1999, at NASA Langley Research Center's H.J.E. Reid Conference Center in Hampton, Virginia. This year's forum is a partnership among NASA Langley's Office of Procurement and Office of Education, NASA Headquarters' Office of Aeronautics and Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, and Hampton University. This Year's Forum: This year's forum has been structured to allow even more opportunities for participants. There will be presentations by small disadvantaged businesses and minority institutions, as well as one-on-one meetings with NASA researchers. The forum will also include special invited guest presentations on PICASSO and the Virginia Space Flight Center at Wallops Island. Purpose of the Forum: The purpose of the SDB/University Opportunities Forum is threefold: o To advance high tech Small Disadvantaged Business capabilities within the NASA Aeronautics Program. o To provide useful strategies for participation in technology transfer and commercialization activities. o To provide a better understanding of research opportunities available at NASA Langley Research Center. Essentially, the forum creates a rare high-level marketing opportunity for small, disadvantaged firms and minority institutions. It is an opportunity to be in front of key management, technical, and procurement personnel. We look forward to seeing you at this year's forum. If you have further questions, please contact: Office of Education Mrs. Debbie Murray (757) 864-5215 Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization Mr. Randy Manning (757) 864-6074 Tentative Agenda 8:00 Registration 8:30 Welcome 8:45 University and SDB Company Presentations 12:00 Lunch with keynote speaker 1:00 More University and SDB Company Presentations 1:30 One-On-One meetings 3:00 SBIR/STTR Presentations 3:45 Closing Remarks One-On-One Meetings One of the highlights of the Forum is the opportunity to meet privately with potential customers from NASA Langley Research Center. This is your chance to present your capabilities and technology for consideration. For information on hotels and accommodations, please visit http://www.gohamptonroads.com Registration Form Online registration also available at: http://edu.larc.nasa.gov/uao/sdb/pages/sdb.html Please note: Attendance at the SDB/UO Forum is open to U.S. Citizens and to Permanent Resident Aliens. All attendees must bring a valid photo I.D. such as a valid driver's license. In addition, Resident Aliens must have proof of Resident Alien status by providing a valid stamped passport, an official letter, or official card. WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#SDB. E-MAIL: Randy A Manning, r.a.manning@larc.nasa.gov. Posted 06/07/99 (D-SN339768).

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