Innovation on the Front Lines
- Updated September 10, 2025 21:14 PM UTC
A new generation of defense tech startups is reshaping national security by bringing Silicon Valley’s speed and software to the front lines. Leaders from Anduril Industries, Vannevar Labs, and Allen Control Systems will discuss how they're deploying AI, autonomous systems, and counter-drone technologies to military users, including the Department of Defense. The conversation will explore scaling in a high-stakes environment, the connections—and tensions—between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., and the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century. Erin Biggers Vice President, Mission, Vannevar Labs Megan Milam Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Anduril Industries Steve Simoni Cofounder and President, Allen Control Systems Allie Garfinkle Senior Reporter; Cochair, Fortune Brainstorm