I2A Expo Day LA #TechWeek
Join us for I2A (Innovate to Accelerate) Expo Day, to be held at THE BR-DGE in El Segundo, California, the aerospace capital of the world 🚀
In partnership with SpaceWERX and aligned with LA Tech Week 2024, I2A Expo Day is the culmination of THE BR-DGE's latest 12-week cohort where 29 companies on 32 awards, totaling $60.6M in government contracts will showcase future-focused critical space technology solutions to industry partners, venture capital and government. This is your opportunity to see firsthand the Space Force's mission priorities and innovation initiatives that are critical to maintaining our nation’s security and reinforcing America’s standing as a global leader in space.
Agenda:
3:00 p.m. Registration & Expo Opens
4:00 p.m. Welcome Remarks by Mr. Arthur Grijalva, Director, SpaceWERX
4:20 p.m. Keynote by Ms. Barbara Baker, Milcomm & PNT Deputy PEO, United States Space Force
4:50 p.m. Panel 1: Warfighter Panel: Future SpaceWERX Challenges and Opportunities
Moderators:
Rakhee Khambhati and Rebecca Jeffrey, Program Managers, DTI
Panelists:
Ms. Kate Coens (SSC/CGEF), Futures Branch Chief for Military Communications and PNT, United States Space Force
Colonel Heather Bogstie, Military Deputy, Space Systems Integration Office
Colonel Robert Enrico (Cyber Integration Lead)
Colonel Nathan Vosters, S8/9, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific, the USSF service component to INDOPAC
Colonel Sutton Chiorini, Technical Director, 19th Space Defense Squadron
Colonel Peter C. Mastro (Space Futures Command Task Force)
5:35 p.m. Spotlight Presentation: The State of SpaceTech Investment by Andre Ronsoehr, Partner, Seraphim Space
6:05 p.m. Panel 2: LA: Gateway to the Final Frontier moderated by Henry Kwan, Co-founder & CEO, Halo
Moderator:
Henry Kwan, Co-founder & CEO, Halo
Panelists:
Jermaine Hampton, Vice President of Workforce Development and Special Projects, LAEDC
Darren Eng, Executive Director, LAVA
Caroline Peacock, Investment Analyst, TechStars
Owen Fileti, Managing Director & Founding Team Los Angeles, Raise
Andrew Ermitano, SpaceWERX Ventures Program Manager, SpaceWERX
6:35 p.m. Fireside Chat with Ms. Karen Roth, Deputy Director, AFWERX and Drew Busbee, COO, DTI
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Networking
Logistics
Hotel blocks are available
We partnered with two local hotels that are within walking distance to THE BR-DGE. We have room blocks held from Wednesday, October 16th through Friday, October 18th. Please use the links provided to book your room.
Residence Inn LAX/El Segundo: Click here to book a discounted rate of $191 per night. Room blocks will be held only until September 28th
DoubleTree by Hilton El Segundo: Click here to book a discounted rate of $169 per night. Room blocks will only be held until October 3rd
Parking is included and available onsite
You may discard your white ticket from the machine. When leaving, a DTI staff will hand you a green parking validation ticket that you can insert into the machine. Do note that if you leave, you will have to pay for parking again if returning.
Book private meeting rooms
You can reserve private meeting rooms for confidential conversations or meetings. To book a room in advance, please email steven@dti.space. Bookings will also be available to meet with SpaceWERX privately. If you prefer to book on the day of your meeting, simply visit the front desk and connect with a DTI staff member to choose your preferred space. Here is a list of the available rooms:
Phone Booths: 3x booths, 2-3 people per
Small Conference Rooms: 2x rooms, 2-3 people per
Medium Conference Rooms: 4x rooms, 6-12 people per
Sponsorship packages
If you're interested in becoming an I2A Expo Day sponsor, we can offer a range of opportunities. Please email marketing@dti.space for more information.
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.