TEAMER Facility Summit 2026
Facility Summit Details
- Tues June 16 – Wed June 17
- California Polytechnic State University
- Cal Poly Partners Pavilion
Building 19A, S Poly View Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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Calling all TEAMER Facility Network members!
To strengthen the network’s collaboration and facilitate communication and process improvements, we are hosting an in-person Facility Summit for all members of the TEAMER Facility Network at Cal Poly, June 16–17, 2026. Travel assistance is available. Further information below.
Event Details
We ask that one person from each facility attend the summit. The TEAMER program will pay for your facility’s representative to travel to attend your chosen event. Note: If your organization has more than one capability or point-of-contact, please choose one to two people to represent all capabilities at the summit.
Summit Agenda
The preliminary Facility Summit Agenda is now available. Below is an overview of discussion topics for each day, reflecting survey responses, network needs, and attendance limitations. You can download the full agenda using the button below. Note: All times PDT.
Agenda Topics
• Program Overview & Future
• Application & Award Process
• Marketing & Partnerships
• Data Management & Sharing
• Commercialization & Business Dev.
• TEAMER Technology Progression
• Regulatory & Permitting
• Qualysis Training
• Evolution of ME + TEAMER’s Role
• Testing & Methodology Standards
• What is Meaningful Impact?
Presentations/Slide decks
Slide decks from summit presenters that are approved for distribution are available for download here.
Quad Charts
Each facility is asked to complete a quad chart prior to the summit. Afterward, the Quad Charts submitted by all facilities will be archived here for future reference.
Travel Expense Reimbursements
TEAMER will cover attendee travel expenses for transportation, flights, lodging, and meals. For lodging and meals, please consult the published 2026 GSA travel rates for your chosen location. You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses upon completion and submission of the Reimbursement Form . Please pay attention to the instructions within the form. Alternatively, you may add the travel expenses to your next invoice. Note: Lab travel is funded through their AOP.
Per Diem rates
Lodging: $203/day
M&IE: $64.50 travel day / $86 non-travel day
- Breakfast: $22
- Lunch: $23
- Dinner: $36
- Per GSA rules, traveler must deduct meals furnished by the event
Above are quick links to the GSA rates for per diem lodging and meals. We understand it may not be possible to find suitable accommodations within GSA rates; in this case, please do your best to choose a reasonable alternative, all factors considered (cost, distance, safety, etc.), and you will be reimbursed. Please contact us if you have questions.
Event Photos
If you would like to submit any photos of your own, please send them to us!
