Critical Intersections

Materials, Supply Chain, AI, & Mobility’s Impact on Defense

January 27-28, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC

An exclusive gathering for defense innovation leaders

This intimate two-day program in Washington, DC brings together corporates, investors, startups, and government partners to explore how materials, mobility, AI, and supply chains intersect in dual-use defense. Expect focused discussions, curated showcases, and meaningful one-on-one connections.

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Why attend

This exclusive, small-scale gathering in Washington, DC brings together a highly curated mix of corporates, investors, startups, and government leaders at the forefront of dual-use defense innovation. Attendees will gain rare access to:

  • Deep, focused insights on how advanced materials, AI, mobility, and supply chain resilience intersect to shape next-generation defense applications.

  • Curated networking with top-tier peers, investors, and government partners in an intimate setting designed for meaningful connections.

  • Startup showcases and panels highlighting investable technologies and practical strategies for collaboration across sectors.

  • Actionable outcomes for your organization’s priorities, from council-specific workplans to emerging partnership and investment opportunities.

If your work touches dual-use technology, this micro-event is your chance to engage directly with the innovators, strategists, and decision-makers shaping the future of defense.

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The GCV Experience

The Audience

GCV is, at it’s heart, a community of the leading minds in venture. We bring together leaders from different countries, industries and all stakeholder groups of the ecosystem such as corporate innovators and investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, academics, accelerators and venture builders

The Interactive Agenda

Keynote speeches and C-level panels always give you a chance to hear from the top, but our agendas are more interactive than ever now. Alongside the above, you can immerse yourself in sector-specific roundtables, technical workshops, portfolio showcases and breakout breakfasts and lunches

The Networking

Who says business can’t be fun? We always offer you activities such as food tours, cultural site visits, sports, even whale watching when we can, to help you relax, unwind and have fun while at the same time, extend those crucial networking opportunities

The 1-1 Meetings

Our previous attendees always say it, ‘‘I have more meetings in two days than I do in two months’’. Our event app lets you connect with other attendees, message them directly, schedule 1-1 meetings and let the AI-driven match-making tool suggest new connections for you

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