Boundary Breakers: A Showcase of Critical Technology Innovations in National Security
Investment in emerging technology that protects and advances America’s critical edge is crucial for the safety, security, and competitiveness of our nation.
Born out of a combination of lived experience and constant experimentation, these cutting-edge technologies are nurtured by a pipeline of innovation that includes policymakers who identify priorities, government agencies that provide important seed funding, universities that conduct groundbreaking research, and private sector companies and investors who galvanize adoption in the field.
From R&D in the lab to deployment in the field, this resilient ecosystem thrives when all aspects are working together.
As part of DC Startup & Tech Week, the brightest minds in the region will convene at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center for an evening of lightning talks from innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Attendees will meet and hear from boundary breakers across all disciplines who are developing next-generation technologies, while devising solutions to hard national security problems that will bolster our collective well-being, and push humanity further.
Agenda
5:00 Doors open
6:00 Program begins in theater
8:00 Event concludes
8:30 Doors close