Join us in Ogden for the inaugural Acceler 8 Wasatch Week!

Tuesday, May 14
UAMMI Crosstalk Conference & Exhibition

9am-4pm; Browning Theater and Annex

Attend a conference and exhibition focused on emerging opportunities for small businesses in advanced materials manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. Learn about national defense programs, funding opportunities, and state support programs for small businesses in defense manufacturing. Showcase your company’s capabilities and connect with other businesses exhibiting at the event.

Networking Reception & Dinner - Sponsored by Ogden City, Weber County, Northern Utah Economic Alliance, and EDCUtah

5-8pm; Copper Nickel (2450 Grant Ave, Ogden, UT)

Connect with other attendees at a networking reception from 5-6 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm.

Event details and registration

Agenda

UAMMI CROSSTALK 2024

Rep. Blake Moore

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Dr. Tulinda Larsen

PRESIDENT, UAMMI

Chris Stewart

CHAIRMAN, 47G

FORMER MEMBER OF US CONGRESS

Gen. Gerald Goodfellow

FORMERLY OF GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND

Jeff Wandrey

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

Murray Durham

GENERAL MANAGER, ALBANY ENGINEERING COMPOSITES

Ki Ho Kang

OWNER & CEO, КІНОМАС

JR Gibbens

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL

NEW DOD CAPITAL PROGRAM

Michael Dyment

NEXA CAPITAL, A $1B PRIVATE EQUITY FUND

Aaron Starks

PRESIDENT & CEO, 47G

UTAH AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Jack Ryan

ENERGY PROGRAM MANAGER DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT

Jason Combs

NATIONAL SECURITY INNOVATION NETWORK

Zeke Topolosky

ARMY RESEARCH LAB

SBIR/STTR

Lance Soffe

TARGETED INDUSTRIES, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Linda Cabrales

INNOVATION CENTER, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Chuck Spence

APEX ACCELERATOR, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Register here.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Melissa Larsen

Director, Marketing & Community Outreach

516.945.5812

mlarsen@uammi.org

*Subject to change

Acceler8 Wasatch Week
May 14-16, 2024
Union Station – Ogden, Utah

Join us for the inaugural Acceler8 Wasatch Week in Ogden, Utah!

Come explore business and innovation opportunities in Northern Utah's aerospace and defense industry. The event will include conference sessions, business-to-business matchmaking, pitch events, and career information, along with social and networking events. Small businesses, prime contractors, defense agencies, and community partners are encouraged to attend.

For those coming from out of town, hotel information is provided below the event agenda. For more information about Ogden lodging, dining, and attractions, please see Visit Ogden. We also invite attendees to check out the Ogden Twilight Concert on May 16, featuring Phoenix and Metric, or extend your stay and run the scenic Ogden Marathon on May 18, offering full and half marathon, 12k, and 5k distances.

Event Agenda

All events will be held at Ogden Union Station (2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT) unless otherwise noted

Monday, May 13
Ogden Scavenger Hunt

5-7 pm; meet at fountain outside Union Station

Explore downtown Ogden and meet other event attendees with a fun scavenger hunt.

Event details and registration

Tuesday, May 14
UAMMI Crosstalk Conference & Exhibition

9am-4pm; Browning Theater and Annex

Attend a conference and exhibition focused on emerging opportunities for small businesses in advanced materials manufacturing, aerospace, and defense. Learn about national defense programs, funding opportunities, and state support programs for small businesses in defense manufacturing. Showcase your company’s capabilities and connect with other businesses exhibiting at the event.

Register here.

Ogden Art Walk

4-5pm; meet at fountain outside Union Station

Take a tour of public art in downtown Ogden as we walk from Union Station to the networking reception and dinner.

Registration not required

Networking Reception & Dinner -Sponsored by Ogden City, Weber County, Northern Utah Economic Alliance, EDCUtah, and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.

5-8pm; Copper Nickel (2450 Grant Ave, Ogden, UT)

Connect with other attendees at a networking reception from 5-6 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm.

Event details and registration

Wednesday, May 15
APEX Accelerator Defense Matchmaking Event

9am-3pm; Browning Theater and Annex

Get ready for an exciting opportunity for small and mid-sized businesses to meet with Hill AFB and prime contractors! Businesses will have the opportunity to register for one-on-one meetings with defense agencies and primes. Additionally, the agencies and primes will host information booths and provide requirements briefings.

Registration for small businesses

How to register as a supplier

Apex 2024 User Manual

Career Awareness with Hill AFB

9am-3pm; Breezeway

Come learn about career opportunities at Hill AFB, including skilled trade, acquisition, and non-appropriated positions. Learn how to apply and search for future job openings.

*The Acceler8 Wasatch Week agenda remains subject to change.

Taste of Ogden Social – Local Bites and Business Networking
3:30-6pm; Browning Theater
Join us for a Taste of Ogden and network with aerospace and defense businesses. Enjoy local bites and beverages from some of Ogden’s favorites, including Beehive Cheese and Roosters Brewing Co.

Registration coming soon

Thursday, May 16
Wildcat Microfund Pitch Event

10am-12pm; Browning Theater

Join us as local entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and businesses. Businesses will pitch for cash award grants and support services from the Wildcat Microfund. This event is open to entrepreneurs from all industries.

Get to know more about the Microfund and ACCELER8WASATCH. Watch these innovative entrepreneurs as they pitch to an expert panel with the possibility to win up to $9,000 in seed funding from Weber State University's Wildcat Microfund.

Register here

Catalyst Accelerator Ogden Alumni Demo Day

2-5pm; Browning Theater

Experience the pinnacle of innovation and entrepreneurship firsthand at Catalyst Accelerator Ogden’s Alumni Demo Day! Join us for an immersive in-person event where you'll have the exclusive opportunity to witness the evolution of startups born from our accelerator program.

Prepare to be captivated as alumni from previous Ogden Accelerator cohorts unveil their groundbreaking ideas and revolutionary technologies. Whether you're an investor seeking the next big opportunity, a tech aficionado hungry for innovation, or simply someone intrigued by the forefront of industry trends, this event promises to be a highlight of the year.

Register here

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About Acceler8 Wasatch

Acceler8 Wasatch is an ad hoc group of partners that are excited to grow the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Utah. This group, while geographically centered in Northern Utah, is interested in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in all of Utah. While initially focused on aerospace and defense, it also welcomes other industries, technologies, and markets

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Melissa Larsen

Director, Marketing & Community Outreach

516.945.5812

mlarsen@uammi.org

*Subject to change