Defense Tech Conference

Defense Tech Conference is a mission-driven summit designed for founders building with purpose, and for the government and investors who support them. Our goals are to: • Highlight early- and growth-stage defense tech and dual-use startups.• Foster public-private collaboration.• Equip founders with the insights, access, and community to succeed in defense innovation. The main event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM PT. Apply to Pitch at Defense Tech Conference A select group of founders will be invited to participate in Frontline Founders: Live Pitches & Expert Feedback, where they will present their companies and receive live feedback from investors, operators, and defense innovation leaders. If you are building a defense tech or dual-use company and would like to be considered, please complete the application below. Selected applicants will be contacted directly. contextventures.typeform.com/defensetech2026