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Fairfax County GEOSPATIAL Technology Innovation Forum

You’re invited! Connect your startup with defense, intelligence, and space leaders at our 4-hour geospatial innovation forum. RSVP today!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind forum for digital technology startups to connect with key decision-makers across national-level intelligence, defense and space sectors; as well as potential investors. This four-hour event will help to build relationships and explore potential partnerships in a high-impact, collaborative environment. You will walk away with information about technological innovation opportunities that enable actionable intelligence to decision makers and combatant commanders, as well as ways to potentially partner with the government.

Start-Up Company Registration (due by September 15 @5pm)

All startups in the INT, Geospatial or AI space are welcome to attend. In addition to networking opportunities with the NRO, NGA, Army Geospatial Center, USGS, USGIF and others, startups will have opportunities for outreach at the event.

  • 7 – 15 startups will be selected through an application process. If selected, you will have the opportunity to either:
  • Deliver a two-minute pitch to an audience of government, industry, and investor leaders
  • OR Host a booth to showcase your technology and engage directly with attendees
  • All start ups will be listed in the event directory with a short description of their company.

To ensure the best possible matches and maximize networking opportunities, we ask that all Startup applicants provide company information. This will help us align your digital capabilities with the strategic interests of our participating organizations.

🎙️ Featured Panels

New Challenges and Opportunities for Data in Geospatial Technology and National Security

Panelists will discuss how intelligence agencies responsibly leverage AI technologies and describe the unified Intelligence Community approach to AI adoption in implementing the National AI Strategy. This session will cover key opportunities and challenges, how agencies can implement AI at scale, and the data points necessary to power next-generation solutions.

Panelists will include representatives from NRO, NGA, Army Geospatial Center, USGS, & USGIF

Partnering with the Federal Government and Teaming with Large Contractors

Hear from industry experts on how early-stage startups can successfully navigate the federal ecosystem. Learn how to move from SBIRs to Programs of Record, build partnerships with large contractors, and get discovered by national security leaders seeking innovative technologies.

Panelists will include representatives from ESRI, Vibrint, Seekr, GRVTY & USGIF

Register Now

Event Date October, 15

Event Time 7:30am - 12:30pm

Event Location

Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction 7950 Jonse Branch Dr McLean, VA 22102

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