Past Event
CREATIVE DISRUPTORS
February 23–24, 2024
La Quinta, CA
IN THE DESERT
Our Sponsors
LEADING IN THE INDUSTRY
Gecko Robotics
Lockheed Martin Ventures
Revolution Space
Rocket Lab
Special Aerospace Services (SAS)
Trimble
Umbra
Venus Aerospace
Creative Disruptors in the Desert was a unique event that provided a forum where creative ideas converged, exponential technologies were explored, and American entrepreneurs shared their vision for the art of the possible.
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This invitation-only event brought together legislative and National Security leaders and entrepreneurs to build a market with an entrepreneurial spirit.
FEATURING:
Honorary Co-Chairs
Congressman Ken Calvert
House Defense Appropriations Chairman
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum
House Defense Appropriations Ranking Member
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Featured Speaker
Doug Beck
Director, Defense Innovation Unit and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense
Captain, U.S. Navy Reserve
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Lunchtime Keynote Conversation
Palmer Luckey
National Security Entrepreneur
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Conference Moderator
Admiral John Richardson
Former Chief of Naval Operations
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Conference Topics:
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Trusted AI & Autonomy
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Advanced Computing & Software
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Integrated Sensing & Cyber
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Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems
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Space Technology
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Hypersonics
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Directed Energy
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Biotechnology
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Advanced Materials
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Microelectronics
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Quantum Science
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Renewable Energy Generation & Storage