Description:

This session will have a distinguished panel of experts from organizations such as the: National Security Innovation Network NSIN, Defense Innovation Unit DIU, and AFWERX giving viewers the insights they need to be successful in working with government. Panelists will share what their organizations do to support the innovation ecosystem. We'll look at how tech hubs, incubators, and accelerator programs can get individuals connected to programs that support their innovative efforts. The session will provide detailed examples of how universities have joined the ecosystem to leverage the intellectual property being developed. Specific programs with an overview of how they work, the tools provided, and the process to join a program are shared. Viewers will have a chance to ask questions of the panel and find out more about how they can benefit from the many programs in place. 

Speakers:

George Vukotich – Moderator, Visiting Faculty Member, DAU

Lt Col Alex "STOIKY" Goldberg, DIU

Abigail Desjardins, Venture Portfolio Director, National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)

Ali Mahvan, Founder & CEO, Terasynth

Warren Katz, Chairman of The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government