November 10, 2026
Youngstown, OH

What is HUBX?

The Hub Exchange (HUBX) marks the Youngstown Innovation Hub’s inaugural gathering, designed to showcase Northeast Ohio’s leadership in aerospace and defense manufacturing. This signature event brings together industry innovators, government and economic development leaders, and academic partners for high‑level conversation, technical insight, and collaborative exploration.

HUBX features dynamic keynote speakers, panelists, and technical teams sharing outcomes from their funded technology development projects. The event offers an annual review of achievements, project outcomes, and the growing ecosystem of resources dedicated to accelerating technology maturation and sets the stage for what comes next.

The objective is clear: bring the community together, spark new partnerships, and drive collective action toward a more competitive, resilient, and future‑ready defense manufacturing landscape.

Agenda

Agenda  items are subject to change.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TimePresentationPresenter
11 a.m.

Welcome, Hub Overview, Year In Review

Megan Malara, Ph.D., Director, Youngstown Innovation Hub

11:30 a.m.

Keynote Presentation

TBA

12:15 p.m.

Lunch

1 p.m.

Hub Partner Project Updates

  • Agilis Air, Inc.: Demonstrate an Advanced Digital Data Package for sUAS Manufacturing 
  • Engineered Products, Inc.: Nexus Mobile for Anti-Counterfeit Drone Integration 
  • Immobileyes: Smart Tracking & Optical Response Mitigation – Counter-Drone System 
  • JuggerBot 3D: Tamper-Assisted Fused Granulate Fabrication Systems for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing 
  • LeapFast Manufacturing: Additive Non-Melting Creation for High-Order Resilience (ANCHOR)  

2:30 p.m.

Networking Session

3:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion: From Proving Ground to Production

Moderator: Megan Malara, Youngstown Innovation Hub
Panelists: APEX Accelerator at YSU; Lake to River; Ohio Aerospace Institute; YBI; Youngstown State University; Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber

3:30 p.m.

Keynote Presentation

TBA

4:15 p.m.

Closing

Megan Malara, Ph.D., Director, Youngstown Innovation Hub

4:20 p.m.

Networking

Event Details?

Location

Waypoint 4180
4180 Westford Pl
Canfield, OH 44406

Hotels

There are several hotel accommodations to choose from in the area of the event.

Questions?

For questions about registration or other event information, please email Katie Vaughn, Program Coordinator.

Cancellations/Refunds/No-Shows

Written cancellation notice must be received before COB on Friday, October 23, 2026, to qualify for a refund.  Cancellations received after this date, as well as attendee “no-shows” are ineligible for a refund. Registrants unable to attend the event can send a substitute in their place without transfer or cancellation fees. To notify us of substitution requests and ask questions, please email Katie Vaughn.