Future of AI in Peace & War Demo Day
Hosted by Shane Ray Martin
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What to look forward to
AI founders tackling geopolitics and defense will pitch directly to investors and VCs while a world-class panel breaks down the intersection of AI, warfare, and diplomacy. You'll get face time with capital sources and collaborators ready to move the needle on dual-use tech.
Inside the event
Future of AI in Peace & War (Demo Day)
See the AI startups solving war and peace – live, in one room. ✌️
Come meet 125+ VCs, family offices, and founders ready to invest, support, and take action together.
What to Expect 🤝
- 8 live pitches from dual-use founders
- A world-class panel on AI, war, and diplomacy
- Investor meetings and plenty of friendly conversation
Come hungry! A private chef is cooking breakfast. 👩🏼🍳
Stick around to see who walks away with the $25K investment!
Who Has Attended? 🙌
VIPC · SAIC · JHH VC · Point72 · Proof VC · In-Q-Tel · DataTribe Revolution · Hustle Fund · AIN Ventures · JAS Ventures · Blu Ventures · Siol Ventures · Arlington VC · Resilience VC · Altar Ventures · Capital Factory · District Angels · Mercato Partners Squadra Ventures · Veteran Ventures · Dreamit Ventures · K Street Capital · B Ventures Group · Longview Partners Snapbridge Ventures · Paladin Capital Group · Razor’s Edge Ventures · Leonid Capital Partners · Halcyon Venture Partners Lockheed Martin Ventures · Newport Advisory • HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York
What Attendees Say 📣
- The room was on fire and for good reason! – Founder
- Without a doubt, the best event I’ve ever attended. It truly fed my soul... – Founder
- Thank you again for putting on a fantastic Demo Day – I appreciated the hospitality from you and the team. – VC
- The energy in the room, the quality of the founders, and the people he brought together made that obvious. – Sponsor
- People were very cheerful and happy: it was a superb event, with great companies and panelists, and had such a positive, uplifting feel throughout the morning, thanks to you! – Sponsor
- Lovely event today, thank you for building this amazing community and creating a container for us all to connect in the name of peace. Much Needed. – Founder
Event Details 📍
When: Thursday, December 3rd, 8:30 AM EST
Where: Northeastern University Arlington, Arlington, Virginia
Seats: Please grab your spot! Our last Demo Day sold out and we sadly had to turn away 64 people.
Arlington, VA
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Last checked: Oct 18, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
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