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) ✌️
Come meet 125+ VCs, family offices, and founders ready to invest, support, and *act* together.
What to Expect 🤝
- 8 live pitches from PeaceTech founders
- Investor meetings & plenty of conversation
- A private chef making you breakfast 👩🏼🍳 (come hungry!)
Doors open at 8:30 AM. Founder pitches start at 9:00 AM.
And before you go, watch one founder win $25K!
Who This Is For ☑️
- Investors: See 8 vetted startups in one morning
- Founders: Get in front of the people who write the checks
- Sponsors: Put your brand in front of 125+ decision-makers
Who Attends? 🙌
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!”
“Without a doubt, the best event I’ve ever attended. It truly fed my soul.”
“The energy in the room, the quality of the founders, and the people he brought together made that obvious.”
*“Thank you for building this amazing community and creating a container for us all to connect in the name of peace. Much needed.” *
Confirm Your Seat📍
Our last Demo Day sold out.
So, don’t wait!
When: Thursday, Dec 3, 8:30 AM EST - 11 AM EST
Where: National Landing Experience Center, 241 18th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Getting There 🚗
- Metro: Crystal City (blue/yellow). Take the escalator up, make a U-turn, cross S Bell St. 241 18th St is on your left.
- Garage overflow: 1770 Crystal Drive (Theatre Access Garage). Park on G3, take the street-level Retail elevator to Crystal Drive, turn right, walk up the stairs to the plaza, and go left to 241 18th St. For step-free access, take the 1770 Crystal Drive elevator up to the Lobby level.
- Tip: We recommend the Crystal City Metro Blue stop!
Arlington, VA
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Last checked: Nov 9, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
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