USACA | ORNL Workshop:
Next Generation Harsh Environment Materials and Manufacturing – Development of a National Strategy
Monday, March 9th, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
The United States Advanced Ceramics Association (USACA), in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is hosting a workshop titled Next Generation Harsh Environment Materials and Manufacturing – Development of a National Strategy.
Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Washington, D.C. 20001
This workshop will convene leaders from government, industry, and academia to define priorities and launch strategic planning and road-mapping efforts for materials and manufacturing in extreme environments. Planned outcomes include a prioritized set of technical thrust areas, identification of near-, mid-, and long-term opportunities, and clear pathways for sustained investment and collaboration in support of U.S. economic security, national security, and industrial resilience.
An agenda will be shared in the near future and is expected to feature speakers from national laboratories, DOE, DoW, and industry, as well as breakout sessions organized by application space (aerospace, defense, energy & nuclear, and space) and cross-cutting industry challenges (supply chain, manufacturing and scale, testing and qualification, and workforce).
USACA | ORNL Workshop – Sponsorships:
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are also available. Organizations interested in sponsoring are encouraged to reach out soon, as opportunities will be filled on a rolling basis.
Workshop Sponsor
$1,500
only 1 available
- Logo on event signage
- Option to provide lanyards
- Logo inclusion in printed workshop materials
Lunch Sponsor
Proudly sponsored by Lucideon
Continental Breakfast Sponsor
$500
only 1 available
Logo recognition tied to the continental breakfast
Break Sponsor
Proudly sponsored by Free Form Fibers
