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SERDP/ESTCP Wildland Safety & PPE Tabletop Exchange

  • February 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online

    12809 Science Drive
    Orlando, Florida 32826
Description

The SERDP/ESTCP Wildland Safety & Fire PPE Tabletop Exchange will take place on February 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EST at the Central Florida Tech Grove (12809 Science Dr., Orlando, FL). This hybrid event offers both in-person and virtual participation, with in-person attendance strongly encouraged to support deeper discussion, collaboration, and networking.

This interactive exchange brings together government leaders, subject-matter experts, industry, small businesses, and academic researchers to evaluate emerging wildland firefighter PPE concepts and discuss real-world operational needs. The agenda includes expert speaker panels, small-group breakout discussions, and opportunities to engage directly with operational and government stakeholders. Participants will gain early insight into evolving requirements, share practical perspectives, and help inform future developments, while connecting with peers who are shaping the future of firefighter safety and performance.

Date & Time

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online

12809 Science Drive
Orlando, Florida 32826 Hybrid: Tech Grove and Online
Central Florida Tech Grove

The Central Florida Tech Grove is a hub for accelerating collaboration and innovation in defense modeling, simulation, training, and human performance.  Tech Grove is located in the Central Florida Research Park in Orlando, Florida which is the epicenter of the nation's largest cluster of government, industry, academic, and industry organizations developing and delivering training and simulation products for our nation's military. Tech Grove was established in 2020 through a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and the University of Central Florida Research Foundation.  Ten other Department of Defense entities are Tech Grove members with NAWCTSD: US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), US Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS), US Marine Corps Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS), US Army Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC), US Army Futures Command Synthetic Training Environment Cross-Functional Team (STE CFT), Defense Health Agency (DHA), U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), Strategic Environmental Research and Development (SERDP), Army Modeling Simulation Office (AMSO), and the Office of Naval Research through the NavalX Central Florida Tech Bridge.  

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