Active Surfaces participates at Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) summit at iconic Fenway Park
Active Surfaces had the honor of participating in the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) Summit hosted by AFFOA at the iconic Fenway Park! 🎉 This gathering of innovators, members, and partners from across the U.S. provided a platform to discuss the latest in advanced fiber and fabric technologies, future commercial and United States Department of Defense needs, and to exchange ideas within AFFOA's Fabric Innovation Network, with partners like Natick Soldier Center, Natick Labs, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, and others.
The summit was an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and share with some of the brightest minds in fabric innovation and defense technology. We’re excited to carry forward these conversations and continue pushing boundaries in the advanced materials space!
A huge thank you to AFFOA organizers Natasha Spackey and Joshua Rapoza for coordinating the pitch competition and facilitating such an impactful event!
We also want to acknowledge the esteemed speakers who contributed their insights and expertise:
- Jeff Pacuska, Lead for the Office of Future Technology Transition (OFTT) at U.S. Army DEVCOM-Soldier Center
- Victor Pugliano, Director of Materials at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense
- Ken Wetzel, Chief Operating Officer at SMI
- Jeremiah Slade, Textile and Product Engineering Group Leader at AFFOA
- John Griffin, Defense Engagement Lead for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Autonomy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit
- Mike Holthe, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense
About Active Surfaces
Active Surfaces, spun out from MIT.nano, is a leader in developing flexible, high-efficiency solar technology designed for integration into a variety of surfaces. The company’s unique rollable solar technology simplifies deployment, reduces costs, and improves the efficiency of solar installations - especially for the built environment. With accolades including first-place wins at the MIT 100K, Harvard Climate Symposium, and features on Forbes 30u30 and TedX, Active Surfaces is leading the charge in solar innovation.