​Welcome to DEFCOM by Station Alpha! This community gathers innovators, investors, officials, and community leaders working in the defense and dual-use space.

​Our goal is to create a public forum where attendees can exchange the news, ideas, resources available to the National Capital Region Defens

​At this meetup, we will

• ​​Discuss collaborations between different defense communities in the National Capital Region

• ​Eexchange ideas, venues, and sponsors

• ​​Share your immense experience

• ​​Did I mention having a good time? Yep, that too!

​Agenda

• ​5:30-6:40 PM - networking

• ​6:40–7:10 PM - announcements, pitches, presentations

• ​7:10–8:30 PM - more networking

• ​after 8:30 PM - we’ll head to a nearby bar (TBA at the event) for some unofficial fun

​Food&Bev

​Pizza and drinks will be provided, thanks to our sponsors (see below)!

​Transportation

• ​The venue is a 10-minute walk from the Crystal City Metro station (Blue and Yellow Lines).

• ​There are multiple parking garages nearby:

  • ​2121 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 — free after 4:00 PM

  • ​2144 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 — $6 daily maximum after 4:00 PM; one block from the building

  • ​2231 Crystal Dr #109, Arlington, VA 22202 — building parking garage; pricing unknown, limited spaces available

• ​Street parking is limited.

​Sponsors & Partners

​This event won't be possible without our amazing sponsors and partners:

​J.P. Morgan supports startups and small businesses with a broad range of financial services designed to help companies grow from early traction to long-term scale. Through dedicated startup banking, venture-backed financing, treasury solutions, and strategic advisory support, J.P. Morgan works closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and emerging companies to navigate fundraising, manage cash flow, and build resilient financial foundations. By combining global financial expertise with resources tailored to innovation-driven businesses, J.P. Morgan helps startups and small businesses access the capital, connections, and guidance they need to grow confidently in competitive markets.

​Federated Wireless remains at the forefront of shared and unlicensed spectrum innovation, delivering AI-driven technology that empowers our partners and customers. By bringing cutting-edge wireless solutions to many industries, we are building the future of connected, automated, and mission-critical networks. Federated Wireless has been leading the shared and unlicensed spectrum space since its inception, driving regulatory initiatives and enabling dynamic and efficient frequency band access. Our presence in the market continues to grow, but most importantly, we take pride in leading the industry with our advanced AI-based solutions along with helping partners and customers leverage our deep shared and unlicensed spectrum expertise.

​Foundry Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate firm known for its relationship-driven approach to helping businesses find, build, and grow in the right spaces. With integrated expertise across brokerage, development, investment management, project management, and property operations, Foundry Commercial partners with companies ranging from emerging startups to large enterprises to create environments where businesses can thrive. Their people-first philosophy—captured in their “It’s Personal” vision—combines local market knowledge with national scale, making them a trusted partner for organizations seeking strategic, flexible real estate solutions in high-growth markets across the country.

​This event is part of DMV Deep Tech Week, a coordinated effort to bring more visibility, connectivity, and momentum to one of the country’s most strategically important deep tech regions. By convening leaders across industry, government, academia, and capital, the week showcases the people and technologies shaping the next era of innovation in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. 

​ARTA Ventures is a founder-first venture capital firm investing in companies at the intersection of AI, data, and real-world systems, backing startups where proprietary data and applied intelligence create durable competitive advantages. With a hands-on approach rooted in operational experience, ARTA Ventures goes beyond capital by helping founders scale responsibly through strategic guidance in company building, go-to-market execution, and technical growth. Guided by a strong ethical framework and transparent founder relationships, ARTA Ventures is committed to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs who are building transformative technologies with long-term impact.

​Craftus is a DMV-based software development company specializing in AI-first products, data analytics, and advanced visualization solutions, including augmented and virtual reality experiences that turn complex data into immersive, actionable insights. Among its flagship innovations is iXcelerator, Craftus’s “startup ecosystem-in-a-box” platform, designed to give regions everything they need to build and scale thriving startup communities—from founder support infrastructure and investor engagement tools to startup pipeline development and ecosystem coordination. By combining deep technical expertise with ecosystem-building innovation, Craftus helps both organizations and investors unlock smarter decisions, stronger startup networks, and richer sources of high-quality deal flow.

​Previously on DEFCOM

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