Frontlines of Innovation

​Where national security meets startup innovation.

​Join us for Frontlines of Innovation, the opening event of 813 Day, featuring a curated panel of leaders working at the cutting edge of defense technology, dual-use innovation, and public-private collaboration.

​From AI to cybersecurity to mission-critical systems, this session dives into how emerging tech is being built and deployed in service of national security — and why Tampa Bay is becoming a key hub in that movement.

​🎙️ Featured Panelists:

• ​Jake Dyal, CEO of Certus Core

• ​Rocío Frej Vitalle, CEO of SkyTL

• ​[TBD] (Invited)

​Moderated by local innovation leaders and hosted at SOFWERX, this conversation will unpack the challenges, opportunities, and ethical questions that arise when innovation is happening on the frontlines.

​💡 Why Attend?

• ​Learn how startups are entering and impacting the defense space

• ​Understand what dual-use really means — and how it works in practice

• ​Get inspired by the founders, technologists, and mission-driven builders making an impact

• ​Connect with others interested in defense, govtech, and emerging tech ecosystems

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🔗 Free to attend, RSVP required

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​Kick off 813 Day with a deep dive into the most important innovations shaping our world.