I2A Expo Day

​Join us for I2A (Innovate to Accelerate) Expo Day at THE BR-DGE in El Segundo, California, the aerospace capital of the world. This exclusive gathering brings together leading startups, top investors, government leaders, and industry executives to showcase innovation, foster collaboration, and shape the future of dual-use technology.

​In collaboration with SpaceWERX and aligned with LA Tech Week, I2A Expo Day is the culmination of THE BR-DGE's latest 12-week accelerator cohort where space companies showcase future-focused critical space technology solutions to industry partners, venture capital, and government. This year's cohort topic features solutions to Resilient Military Communications challenges and highlights innovations from AnySignal, ATG Solutions, Fairwinds Technology, GetChkd Inc., Object Security, Open Sesame Media, and ThinkKom Solutions.

​Thursday, October 15th | 5:00-9:00 PM
THE BR-DGE, 777 S. Aviation Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245

​AGENDA
5:00 PM - Registration + Showcase Opens
5:30 PM - Welcome Remarks
5:45 PM - Panel Presentation: Inside the Rise of the Defense Unicorn: The Next Generation of Allied Innovation
6:30 PM - Showcase, Networking, & Soirée
*Food and refreshments will be served throughout the evening

​EXPERIENCE
Experience innovation first-hand through exclusive programming from government, venture, and industry partners, a level of collaboration and access only THE BR-DGE can deliver.

​Explore a showcase of the Resilient MilComm cohort and I2A alumni exhibits driving the future of aerospace and defense. Network with founders, investors, government decision-makers, and industry leaders over food, drinks, and an elevated reception designed for collaboration.

​I2A ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

• ​67 Companies

• ​$125M Government Investment

• ​$4.5B Venture Raised

• ​$2.8B Follow On Funding

​This event is the LA Tech Week event for the space and defense community and an exclusive opportunity to engage with the government, technologies, companies, and venture leaders shaping the future of dual-use innovation.

​PARKING
Limited parking is available onsite. $20 upon exit (cash not accepted). Rideshare or carpooling is encouraged.

​A parking attendant will be on site to assist with parking. Upon registration, you will receive a map with parking instructions.