Global Allied Aerospace & Defense Forum + I2A Expo

THE BR-DGE x DTI, in collaboration with Space Systems Command and SpaceWERX, is hosting its inaugural Global Allied Aerospace & Defense Forum and 4th Innovate to Accelerate (I2A) Expo on Thursday, 15 October, from 1:00–8:00 PM. Held during a16z’s LA Tech Week, the event will take place at our collaboration hub in El Segundo, CA, the aerospace and defense capital of the world.

Set against more than $2 trillion in projected 2027 allied defense spending, the Global Allied Aerospace & Defense Forum will convene senior leaders across government, industry, allied nations, and venture to discuss space superiority, defense collaboration, supply chain resilience, and the next generation of defense technologies ready to transition into the hands of the warfighter.

The forum will culminate with our 4th I2A Expo. This exclusive gathering brings together leading startups, top investors, government leaders, and industry executives to showcase innovation, foster collaboration, and shape the future of dual-use technology.

I2A Expo is the culmination of THE BR-DGE's latest 12-week accelerator cohort where space companies showcase future-focused critical space technology solutions to industry partners, venture capital, and government. This year's cohort topic features solutions to Resilient Military Communications challenges and highlights innovations from AnySignal, ATG Solutions, Fairwinds Technology, GetChkd Inc., Object Security, Open Sesame Media, and ThinkKom Solutions, alongside SpaceWERX’s Directed Energy for Space-Based Applications awardees.

Thursday, October 15th | 1:00-8:00 PM
THE BR-DGE, 777 S. Aviation Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245

AGENDA
1:30 PM - Registration & Check-In
2:00 PM - Welcome Remarks
2:15 PM - Keynote
2:30 PM - Panel 1: Space Superiority & Shared Intelligence
3:15 PM - Panel 2: Supply Chain Resiliency & Scaling the Next Generation of Defense Unicorns
4:00 PM - Break
4:15 PM - Panel 3: Acquisition Transformation: How Government Buys at Mission Speed
5:00 PM - I2A Expo & Networking Soirée
*Food and refreshments will be served throughout the evening

EXPERIENCE
Experience innovation first-hand directly through exclusive programming from government, venture, and industry partners, a level of collaboration and access only THE BR-DGE can deliver.

Explore a demos of the Resilient MilComm cohort and I2A alumni exhibits driving the future of aerospace and defense. Network with founders, investors, government decision-makers, and industry leaders over food, drinks, and an elevated reception designed for collaboration.

I2A ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

• 67 Companies

• $125M Government Investment

• $4.5B Venture Raised

• $2.8B Follow On Funding

This event is the LA Tech Week event for the aerospace and defense community and an exclusive opportunity to engage with the government, technologies, companies, and venture leaders shaping the future of dual-use innovation.

PARKING
Limited parking is available onsite. $20 upon exit (cash not accepted). Rideshare or carpooling is encouraged.

A parking attendant will be on site to assist with parking. Upon registration, you will receive a map with parking instructions.

Thank you to our sponsors!