San Diego Defense Tech Exchange
August 21 | 9:00–11:00 AM | Harpoon Ventures HQ | Downtown San Diego
Join us for a private, invitation-only technology exchange and matchmaking session bringing together a select group of early-stage defense-focused technology companies and end-user stakeholders from across the DoD innovation ecosystem.
This closed-door session is designed to foster informal dialogue, technology discovery, and one-on-one connections. The format is curated to support shared learning and potential future collaboration—without formal presentations or panels.
Hosted at Harpoon Ventures, this session coincides with the conclusion of the GOLD Conference but is operated independently and is not a formal conference, summit, or command-sponsored event.
Proudly sponsored by Firestorm, Harpoon Ventures, and Builder Bay Defense Community.
What You’ll Experience:
- Rapid Tech Previews:
- Startup founders will offer concise, informal overviews of breakthrough technologies in autonomy, AI, sensors, cyber, communications, and dual-use platforms.
- End-User Interaction:
- DoD representatives will engage directly with founders to explore operational relevance, capability gaps, and potential pilot pathways.
- Connection-First Format:
- This is a working session focused on discovery and matchmaking – not speeches, panels, or press.
🛡️ Attendance is limited to invited operators, technologists, and venture builders.
If you’re building or deploying next-gen dual-use technology and would like to participate, request an invitation.
