Alignment Summit: Government Professionals Registration
Government Professionals Registration
This is the dedicated, curated registration path for "Government Professionals" participating in the Deep Tech Connections Alignment Summit.
Built to advance capability alignment and accelerate innovation adoption, this summit connects you directly with founders, investors, and corporate executives to identify emerging solutions, share capability priorities, and strengthen collaboration across programs and portfolios.
Source Targeted Solutions: Engage with vetted founders and investors whose technologies address real capability needs and acquisition gaps.
Communicate Priorities: Share upcoming capability focus areas and technology needs in a neutral, cross-sector forum.
Accelerate Transition & Alignment: Partner with investors and corporate innovators to turn promising technologies into deployable solutions through coordinated acquisition and collaboration.
Gain Ecosystem Intelligence: Access private investment and innovation trends and see firsthand how investors evaluate emerging technologies to inform future acquisition strategies.
Each room hosts ≈ 50 curated founders, investors, CVCs, and government/technical professionals (PEOs, PMs, technical experts).
Each room has two leaders:
• The Sector Principal is an industry insider who understands the ecosystem: buyers, budgets, timing, and what “ready” really means in that vertical.
• The Facilitator runs the room like a working session: fast intros, structured prompts, and ending with clear next actions.
Together, they transform the room into a deal- and decision-making environment, not just a discussion circle.
IMPORTANT LOGISTICS:
Access: Includes full-day Summit participation (all plenary sessions, your assigned sector room) and curated lunch.
Curation Note: Each registration includes a designated sector room assignment (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM). To ensure meaningful collaboration and depth, room changes are not available during the event.
AGENDA
8:15 – 9:00 AM | Check-In and Light Breakfast
Informal networking before the main sessions begin.
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Opening Briefings
Welcome remarks, with an overview of the day's objectives, structure, and outcomes.
9:15 – 10:00 AM | Panel: Corporate Blueprint — What Corporates Are Looking For
Corporate innovation and venture leaders share insights on what they are scouting, how they assess technologies, and what it takes to move from conversation to pilot.
10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM | Panel: Government Forecast — Key Priorities and Sourcing Requirements
Government professionals and program leads outline shifting technology needs and how industry can plug in, offering a direct look at capability gaps, solicitations, and acquisition dynamics.
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Transition to Sector Rooms
Participants move to their assigned breakout sessions.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Sector Breakout Sessions (Round 1)
Moderated discussions by vertical: Space & Aerospace | AI, Autonomy & Cyber | HealthTech | Energy | Advanced Manufacturing & Materials.
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Curated Networking Lunch (Assigned Seating)
A working lunch designed to spark targeted introductions.
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Sector Breakout Sessions (Round 2)
Deep-dive conversations continue, uncovering transition pathways, partnership models, and co-creation opportunities.
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Coffee & Networking Session
Open networking over coffee; informal connections and follow-ups from sector sessions.
4:15 – 5:00 PM | Panel: From Interest to Contract — How Federal Deals Get Done
A thorough analysis of how federal deals take shape from initial meeting to executed contract.
5:00 – 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks
Key takeaways and next steps.
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception (Off-Site)
Casual evening reception at a nearby venue (address shared with registrants).