​Defense Tech Conference

​Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel | San Francisco

​Defense Tech Conference is a curated gathering of founders, investors, military and government leaders, and industry operators building the next generation of defense and dual-use technology.

​Whether you're raising capital, building for the Department of Defense, investing in national security, or looking to grow your network, the conference is designed to create meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.

​Why Attend?

​✅ Hear directly from leading defense founders and investors

​✅ Connect with military leaders, government partners, and venture capital firms

​✅ Learn how startups are navigating fundraising, government contracting, and dual-use commercialization

​✅ Receive practical feedback from experienced investors during our live pitch sessionApply to Pitch at Defense Tech Conference

​Meet Our Speakers

​Additional Speakers To Be Announced.

​🚀 Exclusive Founder Bootcamp

​Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT

​Founders attending Defense Tech Conference are invited to join us the day before for an exclusive afternoon of practical workshops, candid discussions, and peer learning.

​Designed specifically for defense and dual-use founders, the Founder Bootcamp brings together experienced founders, investors, and government leaders to share actionable insights on building and scaling companies in the defense ecosystem.

​Sessions include:

​➡️ Surviving the Startup Swamp
Practical lessons on building and scaling an early-stage company.

​➡️ Securing Government Contracts
Strategies for navigating the Department of Defense and winning government business.

​➡️ Founder-to-Founder
An honest conversation with experienced defense founders on the challenges, lessons, and realities of building in the national security ecosystem.

​The Founder Bootcamp is included for founders attending Defense Tech Conference and provides an opportunity to build relationships before the main conference begins.

​Building a Defense Tech Company?

​A select group of founders will be invited to participate in Frontline Founders: Live Pitches & Expert Feedback, where they will present their companies and receive live feedback from investors, operators, and defense innovation leaders.

​If you are building a defense tech or dual-use company and would like to be considered, please complete the application below. Selected applicants will be contacted directly.

​➡️ Apply to Pitch Here!

​We hope you'll join us and more than 200 founders, investors, operators, military and government leaders from across the defense innovation ecosystem!