I2A Expo Day: Space Innovation on the LA Stage
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 Sustained Space Maneuver challenges and highlights innovations from Apech Labs, BlackStar Orbital, CisLunar Industries, Dark Fission, Flight Works, Inc., Momentus, and Rhea Space Activity.
Thursday, October 16th | 5:00-8:00 PM
THE BR-DGE, 777 S. Aviation Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245
AGENDA
5:00 PM - Registration + Showcase Opens
5:30 PM - Welcome Remarks by Mr. Arthur Grijalva, Director, SpaceWERX
5:40 PM - Keynote by a Distinguished Visitor (to be announced)
5:50 PM - Panel Presentation: The Playbook: Turning Government & Private Capital into Space Technology Transition
Moderated by Maggie Gray: Senior Associate, Shield Capital, Author of Gray Matter Newsletter, & Host of Mission Matters Podcast
Featuring Panelists:
Dr. Gary Li: Director of Government Business Development, Impulse Space & I2A TACRS Alumni
Sara A. Jones: Investor, IQT (In-Q-Tel)
Lt Col Pande: Material Leader, SpaceWERX
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 SSM 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
57 Companies
$109M Government Investment
$1.9B Venture Raised
$1.62B 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
Pre-paid parking tickets are available for $10, select the General Admission + Parking ticket option. Day-of parking is $20.
A parking attendant will be on site to assist with parking. Upon registration, you will receive a map with parking instructions.
Thank you to our sponsor:
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