Pacific Northwest Defense Summit

The Pacific Northwest Defense Summit brings together government and industry, designed to move beyond information sharing and foster meaningful engagement, relationship-building, and actionable pathways. In-person attendance is limited to 75 participants.

The maritime and defense innovation community will have the opportunity to hear from and connect with Department of the Air Force stakeholders. Attendees will gain insight into current mission priorities while exploring opportunities to collaborate, align with defense needs, and support the future of national security innovation.

Panelists:

Scott Aughenbaugh - Department of the Air Force (DAF) Technology Transfer & Transition (T3) Director

Allen Franke - Program Manager, AFWERX (AFRL/RG)

Agenda:

1:00 PM – Check-In

Attendees arrive, check in at the registration table, and have time to network informally before the program begins.

1:30 PM – Panel Discussion + Q&A

A moderated discussion featuring Air Force and DoW stakeholders, followed by an open Q&A session where attendees can ask questions in real time.

3:00 PM – No-Host Social & Informal Networking Session

A gathering at a nearby venue. Attendees are welcome to continue conversations, make new connections, and engage with speakers and participants in a relaxed setting.

Location:

Pacific Northwest Mission Accelerator Center, 1100 SW 27th St Renton, WA 98057

Dress Code:

Business Casual recommended