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2024 Summit Overview

Join us for the 3rd annual Veteran Transitions Research Lab (VTRL) Summit. At this year's conference, you'll hear updates on the latest academic research coming out of VTRL as well as hear about research VTRL is sponsoring. In addition to hearing about cutting edge veteran research, this year's summit will provide opportunities for industry, veteran serving organization, and government leaders to learn more about VTRL's mission, the unique role we play in the veteran serving community, and VTRL's goal of applying scientific research to addressing the real world challenges veterans face.

When: 11:00am - 6:00pm, September 25th, 2024
Where: Duke in DC, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Keynote Speaker:

Kara Helander

We are thrilled to have Kara Helander, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at The Carlyle Group, and Co-founder of the Science of Diversity & Inclusion Initiative, as our keynote speaker, to share insights on leading change at the intersection of business and social impact.

Research Flash Talks

Learn about the innovative, in-house research being conducted by the VTRL team. These brief talks will preview current efforts and their projected impact

Collaborations for Impact: Navigating Future Partnerships Panel

Engage with our panel where we discuss the future of transition research and strategize how to effecively partner for change.

From Vision to Practice: Building a New Field of Study

Hear from VTRL co-director Aaron Kay about the challenges and opportunities of building a new academic field of study. 

Bridging the Gap: Applying Psychological Insights to Support Veteran Transitions

Hear from VTRL's 2023 Research Pitch Competition Winner Paul O'Keefe, PhD, University of Exeter. 

Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvres

Join us after the conference for networking and refreshments!

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