- This event has passed.
Science & Technology Forum – North Carolina’s Defense Innovation Ecosystem
October 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FreePlease join us for our S&T forum with briefs from key representatives supporting NC’s Defense Innovation Ecosystem!
Agenda
| 12:30-1:25 p.m. | Early check-in, sponsors setup, attendee arrivals and networking |
| 1:25 p.m. | Call to seats |
| 1:30-1:55 p.m. | Welcome remarks and recognition of distinguished guests |
| 1:55-3:30 p.m. | Keynote presenter briefs |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | Questions and answer session |
| 3:45-4 p.m. | Closing remarks |
| 4 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 4-4:45 p.m. | Networking |
Speaker Bios
Tough Stump Technologies – “A Situational Awareness Sytems Company”
Jarrett ‘Fish’ Heavenston, CEO Tough Stump Technologies, USAF (Ret)
Tough Stump Technologies, a Situational Awareness Systems Company, fuses the latest Remote Sensing and Communication technology with over 200 years of experience in small unit tactics, UAS operations and air-to-ground integration. A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business we deliver fully integrated solutions with the highest standards of integrity and performance.
Jarrett ‘Fish’ Heavenston co-founded Tough Stump in 2016 upon his retirement from the USAF after identifying the need for “Tactical Mapping.” He applies 25 years of tactical military experience to improve the capacity of righteous organizations to shoot, move and communicate. Fish will detail TST’s latest tracking, mapping, and communications technology development, including deployment across multiple countries.
Earth-Space Commerce Advisors, LLC Making Space for Business©
Jeff Krukin, Principal and Co-founder
From commercial spaceports, launch vehicles, and small satellites, to Low Earth Orbit and cislunar space, the Earth-Space business matrix is evolving.
In early 2019, Jeff and Aerospace-Automotive specialist Bill Vartorella co-founded Earth-Space Commerce Advisors, LLC to provide strategic guidance, business planning, business and partner development, and market intelligence services to space industry startups and established firms, and to non-space companies seeking to enter the various space market sectors
“The US Military and Commercial Low Earth Orbit Satellites”
NP Strategy
Robert Andrews, Specialist with NP Strategy. Robert is the former Field Director for US Congressman Richard Hudson, native of North Carolina, and an active member of the Defense Alliance of NC. He has a wealth of knowledge and is a strategic thinker that will guide us through successful ways to engage with important stakeholders.
“Unlocking Success: Stakeholder Engagement and Brand Awareness in the Defense Industry”
Defense Alliance of North Carolina
Tammy Everett, Executive Director
Defense Alliance of North Carolina, Phil Williams LLC
Phil Williams, Science & Technology Committee Chair,
Defense Alliance of North Carolina, Practical Scientific Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Brandon Conover, Science & Technology Committee Co-Chair
Parking is complimentary. Registration will close once max capacity is reached.
No cost to attend! Interested in showcasing your products and services during the event? Consider a low-investment sponsorship.
Arrive early for NETWORKING! Program begins promptly at 1:30 p.m. Forum will be held on the ground floor in Classroom A.
