Watchtower 25-3 Pre-Mixer

​Watchtower is bringing the community together on the eve of USSOCOM’s Technical Experimentation 25-3. Join us in Southern Pines—the heart of Moore County—for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation before the official kickoff in Red Springs.

​Why We’re Hosting
Our mission at Watchtower is simple but bold: to connect innovators, investors, and transitioning warfighters with the state and federal leaders shaping the future of defense technology. Moore County sits at the front door of Fort Bragg and is home to one of the richest pools of talent and end-user insight in the country. We believe this region should be recognized as a national hub for defense innovation—and we’re putting that belief into action.

​What to Expect

• ​A casual pre-event mixer designed for meaningful networking.

• ​A diverse crowd spanning founders, federal/state reps, investors, and SOF-adjacent operators.

• ​A showcase of Moore County’s ecosystem, giving attendees a taste of why Southern Pines is the ideal meeting ground for the nation’s most capable innovators.

​Proven Momentum
Our last Watchtower gathering drew 55+ attendees from across the local defense and innovation community, including founders, active-duty personnel, and state representatives. This is only the beginning—momentum is building, and we’d love for you to be part of it.