


Navigating the New Industrial Era
Whether you’re an industry leader, investor, or advocate, this event is your opportunity to drive forward a resilient and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem.
Join us in San Francisco on April 23rd between 9am to 12pm for a deep dive into the future of American reindustrialization.
Through engaging panels, fireside chats, and a keynote, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities in domestic production, from navigating tariffs to shaping pro-manufacturing policies with key policymakers.
Learn more about the topics, speakers, and agenda on the NextGen Industry Event Page. The full agenda for this half-day event is as follows:
8:30-9:00am: Doors Open, Coffee, and Breakfast
9:00-9:15am: Opening Remarks
Milo Werner - General Partner, DCVC; Co-Founder, NextGen Industry Group
9:15-9:50am: Turning Tariffs into a Home Court Advantage
Dave Evans - CEO, Fictiv
Michael Bruce - Partner, Emerson Collective
Gene O'Flaherty - Partner, Ballard Partners
Mark Rohan - VP of Operations, Lunar Energy
Dennis Arnow - Co-Founder, NextGen Industry Group
9:50-10:10am: Networking Break
10:10-10:40am: Powering the Next Industrial Revolution: Leveraging from Maritime, Nuclear, and Critical Minerals for America's Future
Sampriti Bhattacharyya - CEO, Navier
Zach Bogue - Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, DCVC
Megan O'Connor - CEO, Nth Cycle
Alex Trembath - Deputy Director, The Breakthrough Institute
10:40-11:00am: Networking Break
11:00-11:30am: Finding Light Beyond the Federal Pull Back
Amy Ard - Senior Advisor, Neos Partners
Veery Maxwell - Partner, Galvanize Climate Solutions
James Lindsay - Director of Investments, Builders Bridge
Mark Pibl - Venture Debt/Growth Lending, SMBC
Isaiah Menning - Head of Policy, American Conservation Coalition
11:30-12:00pm: Networking and Departure
Thanks to SVB and our Sponsors for making this event possible