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DEFx Chicago
"Building for the Warfighter"
Chicago, IL — November 10, 2022
In-Person and Virtual Options Available
DEF Invites you to a full-day event for the Innovation Community.
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DEFx is heading to Chicago in November! DEF is hosting an all day event in Chicago, IL on November 10th, 2022. DEFx events bring together a blend of entrepreneurial leaders in the national security space to deliver inspiration, encouragement, empowerment, networking, and a wealth of advice, insight, and up-to-date info from National Leaders in the defense sector.
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Building for the Warfighter; understanding the operational and transactional landscape will ensure that innovation is funded, solutions are deployed, and competitive edge is emphasized.
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Agenda
10:00-10:30 Coffee
10:30-11:00 DEFx Chicago Kickoff with Trish Martinelli
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:30 Defense Innovation Unit and Chicago with Ryan Whelan
12:30-13:00 Networking Break
13:00-13:30 Investing in Dual-Use with a Chicago VC
13:30-14:30 Networking Break
14:30-15:00 Hack Your Bureaucracy with Marina Nitze
15:00-15:30 Networking Break
15:30-16:00 Building for the Warfighter and the DEF Mission: Fireside Chat Trish with Martinelli and Alex Gorsuch
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