On August 21-22, Capital Factory will host the annual 2024 Fed Supernova conference in Austin, TX to bring entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to bridge the Valley of Death between commercial technology and DoD programs.
The DIU team will be there in full force, with featured talks from DIU Director, Doug Beck, Nick Estep, Sunmin Kim, Jim Rabuck, and more!
Join us at any of our sessions listed below, and view the full schedule here.
If you are a small business and would like to meet with one of our team members, stop by our open office hours on Thursday from 3pm - 5pm.
Interested in attending? Register online.
Wednesday, August 21
9:35 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. (CDT)
What: Fireside Chat with Doug Beck and Evan Loomis
Join us for a captivating fireside chat featuring Doug Beck and Evan Loomis, two pioneering leaders at the intersection of technology and defense. This discussion promises to provide unique insights into the future of technology and defense, exploring how innovations are shaping both terrestrial and extraterrestrial frontiers.
Speaker: Doug Beck
Location: Paramount Stage
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CDT)
What: Epic Office Hours
Epic Office Hours is a series of lighting speed mentoring sessions with serial entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors. Attendees will receive a curated schedule of meetings based on various factors including stage and industry. This is an opportunity to connect with your local entrepreneurial community and receive valuable feedback on your venture. Here is the form if you are interested in participating!
Speaker: Tony Arendt
Location: 16th Floor Mentor Area
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CDT)
What: DoDx Office Hours (by appointment only)
Defense innovation and collaboration will be in full force during DOD Office Hours at Fed Supernova 2024! Head to Capital Factory’s 8th Floor and explore opportunities for small businesses in the defense innovation space. Appointment link here.
Speakers: Jack Ryan, Ben McNally, Greg Coleman
Location: Wolverine (8th floor)
1:35 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. (CDT)
What: Tech Tango: The Government's Dance with Innovation
U.S. government technology transfer programs are bridging the gap between the DoD and industry, fueling rapid dual-use business expansion. In this session, you'll uncover the strategic integration of these government tech transfer programs within startup ecosystems, unlocking pathways for fledgling ventures to access cutting-edge research and resources.
Speaker: Jim Rabuck
Location: ACL (16th floor)
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (CDT)
What: Mapping the future: Assured PNT
The Intelligence Community plays a critical role as the provider of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) data to both warfighters and civilian communities. This panel will discuss the strategies and technologies being developed to ensure assured access to this vital information in an evolving landscape of challenges and threats. Hear from experts as they share their vision for the future of PNT, highlighting innovative approaches, collaborative efforts, and the importance of resilience in safeguarding access to critical data.
Speaker: Lt. Col Nick Estep
Location: Captain America (8th floor)
4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (CST)
What: Forging Frontiers: Government Partnerships Powering Defense Innovation
At Fed Supernova, we're focused on fostering collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, academia, corporations, and government agencies to propel defense innovation forward. But what happens when there's collaboration between government partners themselves?
In this session, explore how collaboration between these partners has fueled technological breakthroughs, enhanced military capabilities, and accelerated innovation across defense sectors. You'll hear firsthand accounts from leaders about the transformative impact of these partnerships — and the lessons learned along the way.
Speaker: Nat Higgins
Location: ACL (16th floor)
Thursday, August 22
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CDT)
What: JointX Presentation
Join us for an in-depth look at DIU’s ongoing projects in energy and human systems, and discover practical tips for effective collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Speakers: Jack Ryan, Nat Higgins and Cherissa Tamayori
Location: Wolverine (8th floor) Defense Innovation Stage/Mini Stage
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. (CDT)
What: DoDx Open Office Hours
Defense innovation and collaboration will be in full force during DOD Office Hours at Fed Supernova 2024! Head to Capital Factory’s 8th Floor and explore opportunities for small businesses in the defense innovation space.
Speakers: Greg Coleman, Jim Rabuck
Location: Wolverine (8th floor)
4 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. (CDT)
What: DICE on Stage
Discover how the Defense Innovation Community of Entities (DICE) is reshaping military innovation!
In this collaborative session, multiple DoD leaders from DICE will take the Fed Supernova stage to introduce the audience to this groundbreaking organization that unites innovation hubs across the Department of Defense. They will discuss DICE’s mission to address shared challenges and drive the adoption of cutting-edge solutions essential for maintaining a strategic advantage.
Engage with these leaders during the Q&A session to explore how these innovations can transform defense capabilities and tackle today’s most pressing military challenges.
Speaker: Sunmin Kim
Location: Captain America (8th floor)