MISSION 2044 proudly hosted the MISSION 2044 Defense Innovation Luncheon LosAngeles, convening 35 leading founders, venture capitalists, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the global defense innovation ecosystem.

Held on the sidelines of the Milken Institute‘s Global Conference, the luncheon took place against the backdrop of Europe taking major steps to assume greater responsibility for its own security.

We were honored to feature thought-provoking contributions from former Australian Defence Minister the Hon. Steven Ciobo (Stonepeak), Bulent Altan (Alpine Space), Daniel Metzler (Isar Aerospace), Jack Dreifuss (Impatient), Dan Magy (Firestorm), and Margaux Buridant (Tikehau) as well as from our event sponsor Lakestar (Ninja Struye) and our global Partner A&O Shearman (Romain Dambre).

At MISSION 2044, we remain committed to strengthening this critical ecosystem and ensuring that innovation translates into real capabilities for defense and resilience.