New York National Security Summit
Join the 2025 New York National Security Summit — bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and public-sector partners from across New York City and the Empire State.
This summit unites communities with a shared mission: strengthening national security through technology and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore how New York can lead the nation in dual-use commercialization and public–private innovation.
By leveraging the state’s assets, infrastructure, and policy, we can shape the next generation of national security innovation right here in New York.
The program centers on open dialogue and founder-led presentations, spotlighting the rapidly growing defense innovation ecosystem across the state. Participants include regional congressional leaders, leading New York–based startups, state and city agencies, top venture investors, and federal and local partners.
Presented by Newlab, Bloomberg Beta, Venrock, Reveille VC, and the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum.
The summit will be conducted under Chatham House Rule.
Your Hosts:
Garrett Winther, Newlab
Beth Kroman, Bloomberg Beta
Morgan Hitzig, Venrock
Pete Mathias, Reveille
Devin Nathan, Defense Entrepreneurs Forum
Eric Kanagy, Defense Entrepreneurs Forum