Defense Innovation Events

Curated gatherings that connect dual-use technology companies with the defense decision-makers, prime contractors, and investors who can accelerate their success.

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Featured Event

Dual-Use Technology Summit

Our flagship gathering brings together 100+ senior stakeholders from the defense innovation ecosystem for two days of curated networking, startup demos, and strategic discussions.

Q3 2025 — Date TBA
Washington, D.C. Metro Area
100+ Attendees — Invite Only

Upcoming Events

Join us at one of our upcoming gatherings — each designed to create meaningful connections in the defense technology ecosystem.

Executive DinnerOpen

Defense Innovation Roundtable

Intimate dinner series for C-suite executives in the national security ecosystem. 12-15 participants. Discussion-focused.

Q3 2025
Washington, D.C.
Demo DayOpen

Startup Showcase: AI for Defense

Virtual showcase connecting AI startups with government program managers and prime contractor innovation scouts.

Q3 2025
Virtual
SummitInvite Only

Dual-Use Technology Summit

Our flagship two-day summit bringing together startups, primes, government buyers, and investors. 100+ attendees.

Q4 2025
Washington, D.C. Metro
NetworkingOpen

Spring Defense Networking Mixer

Casual evening mixer for the broader defense innovation community. Great for first-time connections.

Q1 2026
Arlington, VA
WorkshopOpen

SBIR Workshop Series

Hands-on workshop series helping companies navigate the SBIR/STTR process from opportunity identification to proposal submission.

Q1 2026
Virtual
Executive DinnerInvite Only

Defense Innovation Roundtable

Second edition of our executive dinner series. New theme and participants. Invite only.

Q2 2026
Washington, D.C.

Past Events

PastMarch 2025

Defense Innovation Mixer

Inaugural networking event connecting 75+ founders, investors, and government stakeholders in the D.C. defense ecosystem.

75+ attendees
PastJanuary 2025

Navigating DoD Sales Workshop

Half-day workshop on defense sales strategy, program office targeting, and procurement pathway selection for early-stage companies.

40+ attendees

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