Critical Intersections
Energy, Materials, Supply Chain, AI, & Mobility’s Impact on Defense
January 28, 2026 • Washington, DC
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An exclusive gathering for sector innovation leaders
This intimate program in Washington, DC, brings together corporates, investors, startups, and government partners to explore specifically how energy, materials, mobility, AI, and supply chains intersect in dual-use defense.
Hosted by the GCV Defense council, and supported by the GCV Mobility, Energy, and AI councils this intimate forum provides focused discussions, curated showcases, and meaningful one-on-one connections ahead of the GCVI Summit later in March in Monterey.
Why attend
This exclusive, small-scale gathering brings together a highly curated mix of investors and entrepreneurs in defense, energy, mobility, materials, AI, and supply chain resilience to:
Discuss deep, focused insights on how all of these specific sectors intersect to shape next-generation defense innovation and applications
Curate networking with top-tier peers, investors, and government partners in an intimate setting
Showcase leading startups that offer investable technologies and practical strategies for collaboration across multiple sectors
Set a precedent for wider, actionable discussions to then take place at the flagship GCVI Summit in Monterey in March, following a detailed industry playbook led by the GCV Defense Council on the findings from recent previous GCV events, most notably the GCV Symposium, the GCV Asia Congress and this forum in Washington, DC
If your work touches dual-use technology, this intimate forum is your chance to engage directly with the innovators, strategists, and decision-makers shaping the future of defense.
