Career Day Schedule

Day One · October 8, 2026 · San Francisco Fleet Week

Career Day — Agenda

Day One of the NatSec + Space Innovation Summit is a hiring-focused program connecting transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses with space and defense tech companies and government entities actively recruiting, wrapping in time for the Blue Angels airshow over San Francisco Bay.

Time Session
Morning Session
10:00 AM Welcome Remarks & Introduction VetsinTech Leadership 15 min
10:15 AM Keynote Address / Fireside Chat Featured Speaker 60 min, includes Q&A
11:15 AM Panel: Careers — Vets in AI Moderated panel · 45 min, includes Q&A
Lunch Break
12:00 PM Lunch Break Networking · 60 min
Afternoon Session
1:00 PM Panel: Careers in Defense Tech & Space Moderated panel · 60 min, includes Q&A
2:00 PM Advice from Recruiters & Vets Who’ve Landed in Tech Panel / fireside · 60 min
Adjourn
3:00 PM Adjourn Depart for the Blue Angels Airshow — SF Fleet Week

Total program runtime is 4 hours (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with a one-hour lunch break at midday. All panel sessions include dedicated Q&A time within the stated duration. The program adjourns at 3:00 PM so attendees can transition to the Blue Angels Airshow as part of SF Fleet Week festivities.