Innovation District Lunch and Learn: Bridging Markets: Advancing Dual‑Use Technologies Across Civilian and Government Sectors

Description

Join the Innovation District, anchored by George Mason's SciTech campus in Prince William County and the City of Manassas, for an upcoming Lunch & Learn on dual-use innovation and how technologies developed for civilian markets are also shaping national security.

The discussion will feature Michael Anne Tyler and retired Commander Chris Steele, who bring decades of experience across intelligence, defense, and medical research and development. They’ll share practical insights on navigating both government and commercial markets, where emerging technologies are most needed, and how civilian-developed solutions move into government use.

Event details:

• Date: March 18, 2026
• Time: 11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
• Location: Life Sciences and Engineering Building on George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus

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