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Early Badge Pickup at Howdy Lounge
Located in Howdy Lounge in the West Lobby, secure your access to the future of innovation by collecting your event badge. Whether you're eager to explore, atte…
The Future of Defense Innovation: BAE’s FAST Labs Approach to Collaboration (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Discover how BAE Systems is rewriting the rules of defense innovation with their F…
Leonard Lublin
Nick SpillerJoint Office Hours (By Appointment Only)
Joint Office Hours is the opportunity to create meaningful one-on-one interactions with experts, mentors, and peers. This is an open call to meet 1:1 with DOD d…
Dual-Use Startup Crawl
Kick off Fed Supernova 2025 with a celebration of dual-use technology at Startup Crawl! 🚀 Launch your product, practice your pitch, recruit talent, or discove…
Badge Pickup at Howdy Lounge
Located in Howdy Lounge in the West Lobby, secure your access to the future of innovation by collecting your event badge. Whether you're eager to explore, atte…
Backstage Lounge
Welcome to an exclusive enclave of innovation and connection – the Backstage Lounge at Fed Supernova. Reserved for a curated assembly of thought leaders, speak…
Cup of Capital
New to Texas? New to startups? New to defense? 👋🏼 Start your day off with coffee & networking at the Paramount Theatre and meet other entrepreneurs, invest…
Fed Supernova Kickoff & Welcome Remarks
Kick off Fed Supernova with a welcome from Joshua Baer, Founder & CEO of Capital Factory, and Mica Dolan, President & COO, at ATI. Together, they'll set the ton…
Mica Dolan
Joshua Baer
Joseph KopserWindowproofing the Space Race
As the Davidson Window narrows, the new Defense Reconciliation Bill channels unprecedented funding toward modernization, including space resilience and dual-use…
Maj Gen Steve “Bucky” ButowDAF Demand Signals to Deter and Defend
Major General Slominski addresses the importance of commercialization to the future fight, speaking on the opportunity for industry to partner with the DAF to i…
Mark SlominskiUkraine and Innovation at the Edge
Discover how startups can gain visibility in theater by transforming operational experience into tangible traction. In this fireside chat, MG Duane Miller, Depu…
Ross Guieb
MG Duane MillerX-Bow - Conventional Ends Here
Jason HundleyDefense Innovation: Unleashing Potential for the Warfighter
DIU Director Doug Beck takes the stage to discuss DIU 3.0--and what is coming next with scaling to operationalize. From AI, UAS and counter-UAS, and other cutti…
Doug Beck
Kelly PerdewBackstage Lunch
Refuel and take a networking break at the exclusive Backstage at Fed Supernova! 🍽️✨ Step away from the limelight and savor a gourmet dining experience in the …
Tapping into the Opportunity of OTAs: Advice from OTA Consortia Leader ATI (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Unpack the world of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and consortia - a…
Mica DolanNick SpillerGA Lunch
Grab your lunch and network for a midday break! Amidst the vibrant ambiance of the event, join fellow attendees from various backgrounds for a meal that nouri…
Innovation Expo
This exclusive, trade-show style exhibit will feature dedicated tables from startups, technology corporations, universities, and others in the ecosystem. ✨ Be s…
Founders Lounge
Welcome to the heart and soul of connection at Fed Supernova 2025 - the Founders Lounge! 🌟 Immerse yourself in conversations that ignite possibilities and for…
Mentor Help Desk
Join us at the Mentor Help Desk during Fed Supernova for live, on-the-spot support from Capital Factory Mentors. This is a great opportunity for founders and en…
Ritesh Patel
Michael Morton
Eric Hennenhoefer+1Printing Solid Rocket Motors: X-Bow’s Additive Advantage (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Propulsion supply chains and manufacturing methods are at the heart of national se…
Jason HundleyNick SpillerWelcome Remarks
Join ATI as we kick off the Industrial Base Track at Fed Supernova with a fast-paced welcome, a glimpse of what’s ahead, and the spark to fuel a day of innovati…
Art Trevethan
Christopher ZemberWelcome Remarks
Kick off the Pitch Track with BAE Systems as they showcase startups driving the next wave of dual-use technology and innovation in defense and national security…
Sara Scharf
Jonathan MarcelWelcome Remarks
Join X-Bow Systems as we launch the Conventional Ends Here Track at Fed Supernova — where boundaries are pushed, new thinking takes flight, and today’s ideas sh…
Jen Warren
Maureen GannonAFWERX Announcement
AFWERX and SpaceWERX will announce recent company selections for STRATFI and TACFI awards. Please note: Adding this session to your agenda does not guarante…
Acquisition Avengers: Rules for ROI
Congressional leaders break down how new legislation and acquisition reforms are clearing the way for commercial tech to thrive in the defense ecosystem. From s…
Nina Shelat
Hallie Coyne
Olivia MullaneyHow to Get a Prime to Call You Back
Kick off the pitch track with a conversation between BAE Systems FAST Labs’ Sensing Technologies Product Line Director, Murray Collette and Skyline Nav AI CEO, …
Murray Collette
Kanwar SinghRequirements for Readiness
What does the government actually need? This session pulls back the curtain on how defense requirements are set, who shapes them, and why industry alignment i…
Casey Perley
Aneel Alvares
Christopher Chase+1DIU Case Studies & Spicy Takes
In this dynamic session, we'll unpack how DIU bridges the gap between startups and national security challenges through compelling case studies and real-world e…
Luke WalterTRL 1-4
Raw ideas, bold vision, and prototypes in progress. Perfect for funders and agencies that want to shape tech from the ground floor. Please note: Adding this…
Michael Anderson
Kevin Damoa
Austin Hulbert+1Beyond the Win: Setting Up Your Business for DoD Financial Success
You got your DoD contract, now what? How to set up your business for financial success and what do you need to plan for. Please note: Adding this session to…
Ashley Landes, CPADARPA Means Business
Innovation alone isn't enough—impact is imperative. Hear how DARPA’s Commercial Accelerator pairs game-changing innovators with entrepreneurs to transition rese…
Frank Gruber
Marcus Weller
Jason Curtis+1Backstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Kelly Perdew
Step backstage and say hello to Moonshots Capital Co-Founder & Managing General Partner, Kelly Perdew! This is your prime opportunity to connect—tap into his un…
Kelly PerdewCyber DIB-fense
As cyber threats escalate in complexity and scale, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) faces mounting pressure to safeguard critical systems and supply chains. Th…
Zach Walker
Zac Staples
Ligeia Zeruto+1Backstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Dr. Casey Perley
Step backstage and say hello to Army Applications Laboratory Executive Director, Dr. Casey Perley! This is your guaranteed opportunity to connect directly—excha…
Casey PerleyFrom Concept to Capability: How STRATFI & TACFI are Accelerating AFWERX & SpaceWERX Successes
AFWERX, SpaceWERX and awarded small businesses will take the stage to explain the pivotal role of the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding …
Melissa Garmoe
Marty Roodettes
Jessica Walsh+1TRL 5-6
There's a demo. A pilot. Maybe a test user who’s not related to you. Things are real enough for investors and gov programs to take notice. Please note: Addi…
Chris Haase
Jack De Santis
Lee Rosen+1Industrial Base: Lightning Talk/Company Spotlight
Meaningful anecdotes about how the current system doesn't work for them - tie to recommendations for new processes Please note: Adding this session to your …
Charlie BurgoyneForge Ahead
Additive, agile, and ready to scale — this session dives into how next-gen manufacturing is powering the modern defense arsenal. From startup-led innovation to …
Christopher Zember
Oluseun “Olu” Taiwo
Sam Moyer+1Backstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Maureen Gannon
Step into innovation and say hello to Maureen Gannon—Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of X-Bow Systems! This is your chance to connect directly with the engin…
Maureen GannonBoots Off the Ground
Autonomous systems are no longer experimental—they’re being fielded and funded right now. Military operators discuss the TRL-ready autonomy solutions already in…
Steve Spear
Victor Lopez
Robert MathewsFrom Garage to Government: How Prize Authority Can Help Scale Your Startup With the DOD
Think government contracts are just red tape and endless paperwork? Think again. Discover how the DOD is using prize challenges to fast-track promising startups…
Jesse Gipe
Justin Fanelli
Zeke TopoloskyNext Gen Energy Systems: Dual-Use by Design (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Explore the future of next-generation energy systems at the intersection of defens…
Michael WebberNick SpillerTRL 7-9
You’ve fielded it. Someone’s using it. Maybe even paying for it. Now you’re looking to scale, integrate, or deploy faster. Please note: Adding this session …
Roger Antunez
Steve Poizner
Amitav Mukherjee+1Ship Happens
Maritime dominance is non-negotiable — but do we really have to wait years for new shipyards to come online? This session explores creative pathways to gaining …
Dan Fata
Dino Mavrookas
CAPT David Gast+1Venture to Victory
The path from startup to strategic supplier is no straight line, especially in defense. Crossing the valley of death takes more than tech; it takes timing, tena…
Maureen Gannon
Sameer Garg
John Olson+1Kessel Run Post-Mortem
Kessel Run: A DoD software revolution that soared then stumbled. This panel dissects its rapid growth from a rebel coding experiment in Qatar to a formal Air Fo…
Zach Walker
Daniel Gansberger
Enrique Oti+1From University Innovators to National Security Game-Changers
Be the first to hear technology pitches from the nation’s brightest student innovators the moment they launch their companies. These venture-ready companies rep…
Oran Farkas
Emilin Mathew
Andrew Couillard+1Funding the Future: Alternatives to Equity Financing (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Learn about the capital solutions available to companies working with the governme…
James ParkerNick SpillerHappy Hour
Let's toast to the first day of Fed Supernova programming! 🍻 Network with fellow attendees, recap the day's sessions, and enjoy a beverage among other defense…
Badge Pickup at Howdy Lounge
Located in Howdy Lounge in the West Lobby, secure your access to the future of innovation by collecting your event badge. Whether you're eager to explore, atte…
Backstage Lounge
Welcome to an exclusive enclave of innovation and connection – the Backstage Lounge at Fed Supernova. Reserved for a curated assembly of thought leaders, speak…
Backstage Breakfast
Indulge in the ultimate morning networking experience at the exclusive Backstage-Only Breakfast 🍳☕✨ Before the main event kicks off, treat yourself to a full …
Cup of Capital
New to Texas? New to startups? New to defense? 👋🏼 Start your day off with coffee & networking in the Founders Lounge and meet other entrepreneurs, investors,…
Founders Lounge
Welcome to the heart and soul of connection at Fed Supernova 2025 - the Founders Lounge! 🌟 Immerse yourself in conversations that ignite possibilities and for…
Innovation Expo
This exclusive, trade-show style exhibit will feature dedicated tables from startups, technology corporations, universities, and others in the ecosystem. ✨ Be s…
Future Force Financing: Building the Office of Strategic Capital (Austinpreneur Recording)
Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Mobilizing private capital is becoming as critical to national security as advance…
Eric RobinsonNick SpillerFed Supernova Day 2 Kickoff
Join us for our final Keynote Addresses of Fed Supernova 2025 as we set the tone for another day of powerful conversations on how federal policy is driving grou…
Colleen LaughlinAcquiring the Future Force
William D. Bailey is responsible for guiding more than 60 billion dollars in annual Air Force research, development, production, and modernization. As the senio…
William BaileySTATION TEXAS Overview
Texas is on the move—and so is the tech transforming its defense innovation. In this high-energy kickoff, Station Texas Executive Director Riffat Manasia spotli…
Riffat ManasiaAI Meets the Battlefield
Join Dr. Doug Matty, the DoD’s Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Ross Guieb, Executive Director of the Bush Combat Development Complex at Tex…
Ross GuiebReloading the Arsenal
America can’t win tomorrow’s wars with yesterday’s supply chain. The munitions and weapons systems we need aren’t just underdeveloped—they’re underfunded. As th…
Chris Lynch
Nathan Diller
Steven Simoni+1Accelerating Innovation to Win the Future
A conversation with senior leaders from AFRL, AFWERX, and SpaceWERX, this panel will explore how they are partnering across government, industry, and academia t…
Mia Blessing
Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei
Arthur Grijalva+1GA Lunch
Grab your lunch and network for a midday break! Amidst the vibrant ambiance of the event, join fellow attendees from various backgrounds for a meal that nouri…
Backstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Joshua Baer
Step backstage and say hey to Capital Factory Founder & CEO Joshua Baer! This is your guaranteed chance to connect—pitch what you’re building, trade ideas, and …
Joshua BaerBackstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei
Step backstage and say hey to Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bartolomei! This is your chance to connect directly with the leader of a $5B+ science, technology, and innovat…
Brig. Gen. Jason E. BartolomeiBackstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Chris Lynch
Step backstage and say hey to Chris Lynch! This is your guaranteed chance to connect—swap ideas on national security, talk defense tech, and learn from one of t…
Chris LynchBackstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Nathan Diller
Step backstage and say hey to Nathan Diller, CEO of Divergent Industries and former Director of AFWERX, with a 22-year Air Force career spanning the White House…
Nathan DillerBackstage Meet & Greet: Center for Dual-Use Innovation Team
Grab your lunch and come meet the Capital Factory Center for Dual-Use Innovation team—Nina Shelat, Brance Hurdeitz, Launtz Rogers, and Jonathan Marcel. They’re …
Nina ShelatJonathan Marcel
Launtz RodgersBackstage Lunch
Refuel and take a networking break at the exclusive Backstage at Fed Supernova! 🍽️✨ Step away from the limelight and savor a gourmet dining experience in the …
Palantir for Builders
Palantir for Builders puts a world class platform into the hands of startups and high growth companies to accelerate growth. Backed by years of product developm…
Eric Menser
John KottlowskiMassChallenge Startup Showcase: Dual-Use Technology with Traction
Meet the dual-use startups that are bringing deep tech to reality. This showcase spotlights MassChallenge founders with momentum - ready to deliver impact in bo…
Bryton Praslicka
Ty Audronis
Veronika Stelmakh+1Welcome Remarks
Get ready to spark the future! Join GTI Energy as we kick off the Fusion Track at Fed Supernova, igniting conversations, collaborations, and innovations that wi…
Kevin Rustagi
Susan StuverWelcome Remarks
Get ready to build connections that count! Join Leonid Capital Partners as we kick off the Alliances Track at Fed Supernova, forging partnerships, sparking idea…
Samantha BrownSpace Power: National Security in Orbit and Beyond
Space isn’t a support function anymore—it’s a strategic domain. This session explores how space-based capabilities are being operationalized to enable faster de…
Keenan BlattArthur Grijalva
Jason Dunn+1Where the Money Meets the Mission
In national security, where your funding comes from matters. This session explores how the U.S. and its allies can align incentives and de-risk investment to at…
Mike Galdo
Linda Lourie
Jung Eun Park+1Defense SBIR STTR 101 with Q&A
DOD and other agencies authorized by Congress to execute SBIR STTR programs will speak to their programs to advance defense and national security. Experts will …
Inessa Stepanenko
Megan StokesZeke Topolosky+1Keeping the Frontier Endless: Academia, Government, and Industry Driving Innovation for National Security
The tripartite collaboration between government, academia, and industry has long been a cornerstone of U.S. national security. This panel explores how that rela…
David Grover
Karen Roth
John Beieler+1Texas and Dual-Use Innovation Across Domains
Texas is more than a launchpad—it’s a proving ground for dual-use innovation at scale. This capstone session brings together startups, the Texas Space Commissio…
Norman Garza Jr
Jim Cantrell
Brad Morrison+1Regulatory Hacking: How Startups Navigate Government
Startups operating in complex sectors can’t afford to ignore Washington - they need to engage it strategically. In this hands-on workshop, Evan Burfield, author…
Evan BurfieldThe KO Factor: Why First Impressions Make or Break Disruptive Defense Technologies
First impressions matter—especially when failure means your game-changing tech joins the graveyard of "promising" capabilities that never transitioned. This pan…
Nat Higgins
Noam Oz
Matt Rabinovitch+1Federal Front Doors: Helping Startups Get Started with DoD
Meet experts with federal "front doors" working everyday to help small businesses and startups partner with government. These federal entities and partners in…
Inessa StepanenkoKhalil Mack
Hope Shimabuku+1Off the Grid, On the Move
Tomorrow’s missions won’t come with a power cord—and AI won’t run on fumes. As operations push into remote, contested, and comms-denied environments, the DoD ne…
Susan Stuver
Holly Heinrich
Joel Fox+1Alliances: Lightning Talk/Company Spotlight
Meaningful anecdotes about how the current system doesn't work for them - tie to recommendations for new processes. Please note: Adding this session to your…
Fusion: Lightning Talk/Company Spotlight
Meaningful anecdotes about how the current system doesn't work for them - tie to recommendations for new processes. Please note: Adding this session to your…
Neal RicknerAUKUS in Action
AUKUS isn’t just a partnership, it’s a playbook for building trusted, tech-enabled alliances. This session brings together defense leaders and tech innovators f…
Sean SingletonCaitlin Percy
Brianna PeakeNext-Gen Nuclear, No Red Tape
As energy becomes the backbone of every mission—from AI to autonomy to C2—nuclear is back in the conversation, and it’s getting smaller. This session explores h…
Elizabeth Muller
Jack RyanRiffat Manasia+1Where's The Money
Ever wonder how the Pentagon is spending its money and what stakeholders in Congress and in the department are prioritizing? Obviant, a company founded in 2023,…
Brendan KarpHappy Hour
Let's toast to the final day of Fed Supernova programming! 🍻 Head to Voltron and soak up these final moments of networking, recapping, and propelling defense …