Future of AI in Peace & War (Demo Day)

Name: Future of AI in Peace & War (Demo Day)
Start: 2026-12-03T08:30
End: 2026-12-03
Location: Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (exact venue shared with registered guests)

Organized by Shane Ray Martin

A morning demo day with eight live pitches from founders building dual-use AI companies, plus a panel on AI, war and diplomacy. Attendees can meet venture capitalists, family offices and founders and hold investor meetings. Breakfast is included and the ticket is free.

Future of AI in Peace and War is a morning demo day hosted by Shane Ray Martin on Thursday, December 3, starting at 8:30 AM Eastern. It brings AI startups working on defense, security and diplomacy together with investors and founders in Arlington, Virginia.

What to expect

The published program includes:

Eight live pitches from dual-use founders
A panel on AI, war and diplomacy
Investor meetings and networking
Breakfast from a private chef
A $25K investment award, announced at the event

The organizer expects more than 125 VCs, family offices and founders. Pitching companies and panelists have not been named on the event page.

Who should attend

The event fits founders building dual-use or defense-related AI, and investors who back them. Organizations listed as past attendees include VIPC, SAIC, Point72, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Hustle Fund, Dreamit Ventures and HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York. For a founder new to the DMV, it is a way to meet the national security investor community that is concentrated in Northern Virginia.

Venue and access

The event page lists the location as Northeastern University in Arlington, Virginia. The exact address is shared only with registered guests.

How to register

Register on the Luma event page. Seats are limited, and the page notes that the previous demo day sold out. The page does not state a ticket price.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the event start?

Thursday, December 3, at 8:30 AM Eastern. No end time is listed.

Where is it held?

At Northeastern University in Arlington, Virginia. The exact address is shown after you register.

What is the $25K award?

The event page lists a $25K investment award that will be announced at the event.

Are the pitching startups announced?

Not yet. The page lists eight live pitches from dual-use founders but does not name them.

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