Last week Dynepic, Inc., in conjunction with United States Air Force AETC/A9 Det 23 T3, AFLCMC WNS, and CMSO, hosted the first annual MOTAR Expo at Kelly Field, Joint Base San Antonio!

The MOTAR Expo featured technology demonstrations from over 25 of the most cutting-edge companies leading the charge in cutting edge training technologies, such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Rapid ATO technology, and more...all of whom are activating on the MOTAR platform and being leveraged across the US Air Force for immersive training. In addition, two USAF training squadrons showcased how they are revolutionizing their training by leveraging the MOTAR ecosystem. For full list of exhibiting companies, see: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dynepic-inc_inventthefuture-motar-dynepic-activity-6854508988579627008-KOvd

Exhibiting vendors were granted access to special “ask me anything” sessions with Major Jesse Johnson and Ms. Margaret Merkle. During the AMA, many topics were discussed, including current AFLCMC acquisition strategies, future plans for training development and integration, and how companies can best leverage the MOTAR ecosystem.

Many exciting and inspiring briefs were provided throughout the two-day event for all attendees. Including:

• Colonel Thomas Wegner, Director, AETC Analysis and Innovation Directorate (A9)
• Colonel John Kurian, Sr Materiel Leader (SML) Simulators Division, Agile Combat Support Directorate, AFLCMC
• Major Jesse Johnson, Commander, AETC/A9 Det23 Tech Training Transformation
• Dr. Jerry R. (Randy) Coats, Executive Director of Future Learning, Analysis, and Innovation at HQ AETC/A9
• Sean Litton, Deputy Director, DAF CMSO Liaison Office and Deputy for AF Enterprise Modeling and Simulation for Strategic Planning, Development and Experimentation (SPDE)
• Margaret Merkle, Innovation Technology Chief, Simulators Division, Agile Combat Support Directorate, Air Force (AFLCMC WNS)

“The MOTAR expo brought together government/military and the innovative power of small businesses to demonstrate exciting capabilities. Looking forward to continued innovation as it accelerates the Department of the Air Force.” – Mr. Sean Litton

The Expo was held over two days, with the first day heavily focused on a special event for Dynepic’s Accelerating Pilots to Combat Ready Aviators AFWERX Challenge Program Outbrief.

As part of this 3-month effort, 4 vendors upgraded to Premier MOTAR Activation with expanded API Integration, an additional 11 vendors activated on the MOTAR platform, and Dynepic enhanced MOTAR Hub support for all vendors in the MOTAR ecosystem. The 15 companies that activated on MOTAR under this effort spanned multiple XR training categories, including XR Low-Code Development Tools, AR/VR Training, Self-Authoring Tools, Peripherals (e.g., Haptic gloves, Motion Simulators), and more! To accelerate pilot training, Dynepic demonstrated how MOTAR can be leveraged by the USAF to discover AR/VR training technologies, download and launch content, and easily add content to courses.

13 of the 15 companies exhibited at the MOTAR Expo and were able to participate in a special “round robin” (or, speed dating for XR technologies) event wherein all attendees visited each vendor booth for a quick and intimate 6-minute introduction to the vendor capabilities before receiving more in-depth demos during the open expo time.

The event was attended by representatives from all 9 USAF MAJCOMs, over 60+ USAF organizations, and 290+ attendees. The Expo was filled to the brim with innovation, thought leadership, and new connections.

Exhibitors and attendees alike repeatedly expressed how impactful the event was for them. Exhibitors were able to provide technology demonstrations, meet with influential Air Force end users, and discover new synergies amongst each other during the informal social events coordinated by Dynepic. One vendor mentioned that the MOTAR expo provided them with “Great conversations with wonderful people all wanting to change the Air Force for the better”!

Likewise, JD DuVall, Chief Operating Officer, Logistics Officer Association, exclaimed that he “always wanted to know what it feels like to stand on the precipice of the future” and that “The MOTAR ecosystem is strong and moving fast! This community isn't slowing down and tackling the training requirements for Airmen & Guardians! Amazing collaboration between government and industry!”

All in all, the MOTAR Expo was a resounding hit with both industry and government attendees. So much so, that we are excited to announce that MOTAR Expo 2022 is already in the works!

To add the cherry on top, MOTAR Expo featured some of the best food trucks from the San Antonio area....I mean, have you ever seen a better looking funnel cake?!

If you would like to know more about MOTAR, please reach out to info@dynepic.com. 

ou can also connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest work and plans for #MOTARExpo 2022! https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynepic-inc/

Finally, if you will be attending I/ITSEC, please come say ‘hi’ to us at Booth #720!

IT’S OFFICIAL!!! 

We’re incredibly excited and humbled to share that AETC leaders have unanimously voted to validate MOTAR as an AETC requirement, marking it as a key function of Force Development for all future Airmen. Effective immediately, AETC wings will get both the new training models with VR and AI, and the solutions for tracking progress. 

“It’s a huge milestone as a small business to get a sole-source Phase III,” said Co-Founder and CEO, Krissa Watry. “To now have the MOTAR platform cemented by name as a USAF requirement is a rare occurrence and something we’re very proud of.” 

Christina Padron, Director of Partnerships and Growth, added, “This sets MOTAR on the path to become a USAF Program of Record, and it isn’t just about us - MOTAR supports an entire ecosystem of the most cutting edge and powerful training technologies from some of the most innovative companies in the industry, which are now accessible for all trainers and students across the USAF.”

While there will certainly be a time for celebration at our upcoming MOTAR Expo, this news only energizes our team to continue #InventingTheFuture alongside our industry and USAF partners. 

Read the full article from Air Education Training Command here. 

If you are curious to learn more about MOTAR and our vendors, connect with us on LinkedIn or reach out directly to christina@dynepic.com. As a US government employee, you can also RSVP for the MOTAR Expo.

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RENO, NV --- Dynepic, Inc. is raising the curtain for an exclusive, two-day event to showcase some of the most powerful, immersive training and learning technologies on the planet. 

The much-anticipated MOTAR Expo 2021 will take place Wednesday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 4, at Kelly Field, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The center of the event will be a behind-the-scenes look at Dynepic's secure DX platform, white-labeled for the United States Air Force as MOTAR (Member. Operations. Training. Analytics. Reports). The MOTAR platform is a cloud-native, secure digital infrastructure that integrates, delivers, and reports on third-party training content, enabling various AR/VR/XR, AI, video, and other training applications to be seamlessly connected into courses and delivered from a single platform.  Demos from Dynepic’s rich ecosystem of 3rd-party vendor technologies and training tools will also be available. 

Dynepic, along with the United States Air Force AETC/A9 Det 23 T3 and AFLCMC WNS, will host guests and government employees who are passionate about leveraging immersive technology to improve training readiness for USAF aircrews and warfighters.

“MOTAR brings the best innovative training technologies, including augmented/virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AR/VR/AI), directly to USAF course managers, instructors, and students, and the MOTAR Expo offers an opportunity to experience many of them first-hand,” said Dynepic’s Director of Partnerships and Growth, Christina Padron. “If you want to be part of this critical evolution, you need to be connected to MOTAR.” 

On Thursday, MOTAR Expo activities will include:

• Demos of USAF’s premier training ecosystem, powered by Dynepic’s MOTAR platform, including a deep dive on MOTAR’s secure infrastructure, Hub, and Learning Management System.
• Networking with Dynepic’s elite team and 20+ ecosystem vendors, including those from the Combat Ready Aviators AFWERX Challenge.
• Opportunity to learn more about how MOTAR vendors are rapidly advancing critical immersive training technologies.
• ...And much more! 

Events on Wednesday are invite-only as much of this day will be dedicated to the final presentations and demos from the Combat Ready Aviators AFWERX Challenge.

The MOTAR Expo comes on the heels of some exciting news for Dynepic, Inc., including being chosen over 201 other companies as one of seven winners in the US Air Force's AFWERX Accelerating Pilots to Combat-Ready Aviators Challenge. The company was also recently awarded a $6.6M Phase III SBIR Contract to further expand MOTAR within the USAF enterprise.

For tickets, please register here by Oct. 15.

For questions about the event, please reach out to Christina Padron- christina@dynepic.com.

Press Inquiries: Shanti Barnes, shanti@dynepic.com