VetsinTech, in partnership with the Bay Area Council, will host the NatSec + Space Innovation Summit during San Francisco Fleet Week.
It is a two-day convening at the intersection of national security, space innovation, and veteran talent.
Set against the exciting backdrop of Fleet Week, attendees will take in naval maneuvers and ships on the bay, the Blue Angels flying overhead, and a drone exhibition, as they network with founders, defense technology companies, VCs, and government innovation leaders.
By anchoring the summit in Fleet Week, when the defense and maritime community is already concentrated in San Francisco, VetsinTech and the Bay Area Council aim to create an invite-only forum where veteran talent, government innovation units, and the venture and startup ecosystem can connect directly.
Two Days, Two Missions
Day One · October 8
Careers in Defense Tech & Space
The summit opens with a hiring-focused agenda connecting transitioning service members and military spouses with space and defense tech companies and government entities actively recruiting for technical and leadership roles.
The program will provide insight to employers about the latest trends in attracting top talent to support growth. The day closes with a VIP reception bringing together workforce leaders, government partners, and industry hosts to build relationships ahead of Day Two's innovation programming.
Day Two · October 9
Innovation Summit
The second day convenes senior leaders from each military branch's innovation unit alongside venture capital investors and early-stage defense tech founders.
Sessions will surface emerging technology priorities, funding pathways, and partnership opportunities across the NatSec and space domains.
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Highlights
- 1 day 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Klamath (Historic Ship)
Pier 9
San Francisco, CA 94111
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