Tuesday, Jan 27

(In‑Person Council Day + Council Dinner)

1:00 – 4:30 pm

Council Working Sessions (optional)

Rooms available for Energy, Mobility, and Defense Council in‑person meetings.

Action: Councils must request room/time by November 30, 2025.

6:00–8:30 pm

Council Dinner (Invite‑Only)

Sponsored private dinner for Council members across Energy, Mobility, and Defense

Wednesday, Jan 28

(Main Program)

8:30–9:00 AM

Arrival, registration, coffee

9:00–9:20 AM

Welcome & framing remarks (GCV leadership + Council Chairs)

9:20–10:10 AM

Opening keynote / fireside: “Operationalizing Dual‑Use at Speed”

10:20–10:50 AM

Startup Showcase (Cohort A)

11:00–11:50 AM

Panel 1

12:00–12:30 PM

Startup Showcase (Cohort B)

12:30–1:45 PM

Networking lunch

2:00–2:50 PM

Panel 2

3:00–3:30 PM

Startup Showcase (Cohort C)

3:40–4:30 PM

Panel 3

4:30–5:00 PM

Curated roundtables (materials, dual‑use pathways, supply chain, energy)

5:00–6:00 PM

Closing reception & 1:1s

Note: Timing/topics are placeholders; final agenda will be confirmed with Council Chairs and partners.