Missions + Markets #03: Inside the NatSec100 with Silicon Valley Defense Group

​Join us for this special edition of Arlington Economic Development’s Missions + Markets | National Landing series. In partnership with SVDG, this event takes you inside the newly released 2025 NatSec100 report with live demos from some of the most innovative national security startups operating in Arlington.

​Participants will hear directly from Cape, Govini, and Shield AI – all recognized in the NatSec100 – as they showcase mission-critical tools shaping the future of U.S. defense and intelligence.

​Missions + Markets | National Landing is an event series bringing together innovators and leaders in defense and dual-use tech.

​Agenda

• ​​​5:30 - 6:00 PM - Check-in & Networking

• ​​​6:00 - 6:45 PM – Company Demos

• ​​​6:45 - 7:30 PM - Networking

​Company Demos

• ​Cape, Will Hallisey, Go-To-Market

• ​Govini, Nathan Ruiz, SVP, National Security

• ​Shield AI, Matt Maroofi, Sr. Dir. of Hivemind Engineering

​​Partners

• ​​Content Partner - Silicon Valley Defense Group

• ​​Host Partner - Crystal & Clark

• ​​Ecosystem Partner - VC in DC

​​Space is limited at this event; therefore, applicants should have a strong connection to the defense/dual-use tech industry.

​​Please notify the organizers if you are no longer able to attend.