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Where Mission, Market, and Innovation Align
April 29, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA
A One-Day Working Summit for Those Shaping the Future of Deep Tech
A curated, hands-on working summit connecting government, investors, corporates, and founders to accelerate real outcomes including deals, funding, adoption, and partnerships.
Each participant is intentionally selected to ensure relevance, depth, and balanced representation.
Limited-capacity sector rooms and structured discussions create high-context, high-value conversations.
Designed to turn insights into partnerships, pilots, and investments that move technology forward.
Access Decision-Makers: Direct access to leaders across government, capital, and industry
Execution Pathways: Turn discussions into clear, actionable next steps
Curated Opportunities: Relevant startups, technologies, and funding pathways
Expanded Network: Build visibility and high-value relationships across the ecosystem
Validated Collaboration: Structured engagement that confirms alignment and shared priorities
Morning Plenary (8:15 – 11:00 AM)
Participants gather in the main room for opening remarks and sessions that set the tone for the day.
8:15 – 9:00 AM | Check-In and Light Breakfast
Informal networking before the main sessions begin.
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Spotlights: The Corporate Playbook, What Corporates Are Looking For
Corporate innovation and venture leaders share insights on what they are scouting, how they assess technologies, and what it takes to move from conversation to pilot.
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Spotlights: Government Outlook, Key Priorities and Sourcing Requirements
Government professionals and program leads outline shifting technology needs and how industry can plug in, offering a direct look at capability gaps, solicitations, and acquisition dynamics.
Sector Rooms (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Participants move into their assigned breakout rooms, each focused on one of five key technology verticals.
Space / AI, Autonomy, & Cyber / HealthTech / Energy / Advanced Mfg. & Materials
Each room is guided by a Sector Principal and a Sector Facilitator, working together to ensure high-quality discussion and real outcomes.
– The Sector Principal brings deep industry familiarity and ecosystem insight. They elevate conversation by providing high-value, non-dominant guidance and connecting commercial markets, government priorities, and capital flows.
– The Sector Facilitator keeps the session running smoothly, driving interaction, maintaining momentum, and ensuring everyone participates meaningfully.
Each room hosts ≈ 50 curated founders, investors,CVCs and government/technical professionals (PEOs, PMs, technical experts).
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Curated Networking Lunch (Assigned Seating)
A working lunch designed to spark targeted introductions.
Breakout rooms cover topics such as capability gaps, qualification pathways, transition barriers, and co-creation opportunities.
To keep discussions balanced and high-context, participants stay in their assigned sector room for the full block. No room switching is available.
Note: Founder participation is subject to review and approval by the sector committee, which is led by each Sector Principal.
Afternoon Plenary & Closing (3:30 – 5:00 PM)
Participants reconvene for practical insights that tie the day together.
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Coffee & Networking Session
Open networking and follow-up discussions from the breakout rooms.
4:15 – 5:00 PM | Panel: From Interest to Contract, How Federal Deals Get Done
A thorough analysis of how federal deals take shape from the initial meeting to the executed contract.
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception (Off-Site)
Off-site networking reception at a nearby venue. (Location shared with registered participants.)
Participation is limited to ensure meaningful dialogue within each sector.
Once a room reaches capacity, registration for that sector will close.
| Ticket Type | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
|
General Admission |
$970 |
Registration closes April 22, 2026 or when capacity is reached |
Your registration Includes:
– Full-day access to all programming, including your assigned sector room.
– A curated networking lunch with assigned seating
– Coffee networking blocks for targeted follow-up conversations
– An invitation to the private evening reception
To ensure meaningful collaboration, room changes are not available during the event.
*For partnership or government participation inquiries, contact info@deeptechconnections.com
Deep Tech Connections events bring together leaders from across government, industry, and academia.
Participants have previously joined from top defense agencies and deep-tech investors, including, but not limited to
Each registration path ensures a tailored experience and balanced participation across all technology sectors.
Once registered, you will be assigned to one dedicated sector room for the duration of the breakout sessions.
Connect directly with government and investors
seeking deep-tech solutions.
Engage with emerging technologies and federal
innovation programs.
Be part of the conversations shaping the next generation of deep-tech innovation and national capability.
April 29, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA
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