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 |
| 10:15 AM |
Panel: Careers in Space and Defense
Jesse Leeds; Sam Look Moderator: Nick Curry |
| 11:15 AM | Advice from Vets and Recuriters who Landed in Tech Damien Bertolo; Xiuya Yao; Michael Pett |
| Lunch Break | |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 1:00 PM | Panel: Open AI Academy Ethan McDonald |
| 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.