Description
Join VEF in collaboration with Venture Labs for a timely discussion exploring how founders are building technologies that serve both commercial markets and critical public needs.
From cleantech, climate technology, and life sciences to crisis communications, emergency management, and critical infrastructure, this conversation will examine the rise of dual-use innovation and how technologies developed for one market can create value across multiple commercial and public-sector applications.
Attendees will gain practical insights into commercialization strategies, government and industry partnerships, investment opportunities, and what it takes to scale technologies with both economic and societal impact.
Your ticket to this event includes admission, light snacks, and a beverage.
Speakers
Speakers will be announced soon.
Moderator
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Emcee
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Agenda
5:00-6:00pm OPEN NETWORKING
6:00-6:15pm INTROS & WELCOME REMARKS
6:15-6:30pm STARTUP LIGHTNING PITCHES & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
6:30-7:30pm PANEL
7:30-8:00pm CLOSING REMARKS & EVENT CONCLUSION
Interested in presenting your business idea, sharing a product launch, or making an ask of the community? Apply to be a lightning pitch presenter. Selected presenters will get 100 seconds to share their product, service, or ask with the community in a supportive environment.
Apply today at https://www.vef.org/pitch
Who Should Attend
Founders and startup teams
Investors and venture capital firms
Corporate innovation leaders
Government and public-sector organizations
Emergency management and critical infrastructure professionals
Accelerators and incubators
Researchers, faculty, and post-secondary innovation teams
Professional services firms supporting startups
Students and emerging entrepreneurs
Register early and save. Ticket prices increase October 12, 2026, so secure your spot before prices go up.
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