Defense Tech Conference 2026

Defense Tech Conference

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel | San Francisco

Defense Tech Conference is a curated gathering of founders, investors, military and government leaders, and industry operators building the next generation of defense and dual-use technology.

Whether you're raising capital, building for the Department of Defense, investing in national security, or looking to grow your network, the conference is designed to create meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.

Why Attend?

✅ Hear directly from leading defense founders and investors

✅ Connect with military leaders, government partners, and venture capital firms

✅ Learn how startups are navigating fundraising, government contracting, and dual-use commercialization

✅ Receive practical feedback from experienced investors during our live pitch sessionApply to Pitch at Defense Tech Conference

Meet Our Speakers

Additional Speakers To Be Announced.

Building a Defense Tech Company?

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.

➡️ Apply to Pitch Here!

We hope you'll join us and more than 200 founders, investors, operators, military and government leaders from across the defense innovation ecosystem!