​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

• ​Exchange 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

• ​7:10–9:30 PM - more networking

​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:

  • ​2011/2121/2231/2345/2451 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 — $6 daily maximum after 4:00 PM; (it's a huge parking underneath multiple buildings. The closest entrance is 2011 Crystal Dr)

• ​Street parking is limited.

​Sponsors & Partners

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

​Insperity is a human resources and business performance solutions provider, that specializes in helping small and midsize businesses manage their workforce more effectively. Founded in 1986, the company operates as a professional employer organization (PEO), delivering a comprehensive suite of services that includes payroll processing, employee benefits administration, HR compliance, risk management, and talent development, all supported by integrated technology platforms. By combining hands-on consulting with scalable HR tools, Insperity enables businesses to offload complex administrative tasks, reduce risk, and focus on growth while improving employee engagement and organizational performance.

​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.

​The Venue

​Huge thanks to our partners at Federated Wireless and Foundry Commercial for providing DEFCOM with an absolutely stunning venue for this event.

​Previously on DEFCOM