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 pioneering 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 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.

​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, & Mixer
*Food and refreshments will be served throughout the evening

​EXPERIENCE
Experience innovation first-hand: Explore interactive exhibits from cutting-edge startups driving the next generation of aerospace and defense.

​Connect with the LA Space Industry: An elevated evening reception with networking, food, and refreshments. Meet founders, investors, government decision-makers, and industry leaders in an environment built for collaboration.

​WHY ATTEND? I2A ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

• ​57 Companies

• ​​$109M Government Investment

• ​​$1.9B Venture Raised

• ​​$1.62B Follow On Funding

​This event is the LA Tech Week experience 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.

​LOGISTICS
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.

​SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Want to get your brand in front of 5,000 customers and 600 businesses? Become an I2A Expo Day sponsor. Email [email protected] to learn more.