Alignment Summit: Founders & Startup Executives Registration

Founder & Startup Executive Registration

This is the dedicated, curated registration path for "Founders and Startup Executives" participating in the Deep Tech Connections Alignment Summit.

Focused on execution, funding, and market adoption, this summit connects you directly with investors, corporate partners, and government professionals who influence budgets, programs, and acquisition decisions turning introductions into real opportunities for growth and traction.

Meet Decision-Makers: Connect directly with investors, corporate partners, and government professionals with budgets, portfolios, and programs.Master the Capital Pathways: Gain the insight and tools to combine non-dilutive federal funding with private equity investment for scalable growth.Showcase Your Tech: Gain high-visibility exposure through curated introductions and a dedicated founder poster exhibition.Accelerate Transition & Partnerships: Build relationships that lead to pilots, contracts, joint R&D projects.

Each room hosts ≈ 50 curated founders, investors, CVCs, and government/technical professionals (PEOs, PMs, technical experts).

Each room has two leaders:

• The Sector Principal is an industry insider who understands the ecosystem: buyers, budgets, timing, and what “ready” really means in that vertical.

• The Facilitator runs the room like a working session: fast intros, structured prompts, and ending with clear next actions.

Together, they transform the room into a deal- and decision-making environment, not just a discussion circle.

IMPORTANT LOGISTICS:

Access: Includes full-day Summit participation (all plenary sessions, your assigned sector room) and curated lunch.Curation Note: Each registration includes a designated sector room assignment (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM). To ensure meaningful collaboration and depth, room changes are not available during the event.

AGENDA

8:15 – 9:00 AM | Check-In and Light BreakfastInformal networking before the main sessions begin.

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Opening BriefingsWelcome remarks, with an overview of the day's objectives, structure, and outcomes.

9:15 – 10:00 AM | Panel: Corporate Blueprint — What Corporates Are Looking ForCorporate innovation and venture leaders share insights on what they are scouting, how they assess technologies, and what it takes to move from conversation to pilot.

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break

10:15 – 11:00 AM | Panel: Government Forecast — Key Priorities and Sourcing RequirementsGovernment professionals and program leads outline shifting technology needs and how industry can plug in, offering a direct look at capability gaps, solicitations, and acquisition dynamics.

11:00 – 11:15 AM | Transition to Sector RoomsParticipants move to their assigned breakout sessions.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Sector Breakout Sessions (Round 1)Moderated discussions by vertical: Space | AI, Autonomy & Cyber | HealthTech | Energy | Advanced Manufacturing & Materials.

12:15 – 1:30 PM | Curated Networking Lunch (Assigned Seating)A working lunch designed to spark targeted introductions.

1:30 – 3:30 PM | Sector Breakout Sessions (Round 2)Deep-dive conversations continue, uncovering transition pathways, partnership models, and co-creation opportunities.

3:30 – 4:15 PM | Coffee & Networking SessionOpen networking over coffee; informal connections and follow-ups from sector sessions.

4:15 – 5:00 PM | Panel: From Interest to Contract — How Federal Deals Get DoneA thorough analysis of how federal deals take shape from initial meeting to executed contract.

5:00 – 5:15 PM | Closing RemarksKey takeaways and next steps.

6:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception (Off-Site)Casual evening reception at a nearby venue (address shared with registrants).