DoW’s Critical Technologies: How to Deliver for National Security

​The Department of War (DoW) has identified 14 critical technology areas essential to maintaining national security in an evolving global landscape. But how does the DoW plan to ensure these technologies are not only developed—but effectively deployed?

​This session will explore opportunities for Tough Tech teams to align with national priorities through dual-use strategies, helping advance defense goals while unlocking commercial potential.

​Join us for a dynamic conversation about navigating the path from lab to impact in sectors that matter most.

​Keynote:

​Former President of MIT L. Rafael Reif

​Panel:

​Gene Kesselman, MIT Mission Innovation X; Ben Linville Engler, Mass Tech Collaborative; Christina Rudzinski, MIT Lincoln Lab; Scott Robertson, Dauntless Ventures