Silicon Slopes SUMMIT 2027

2027-03-18 · Salt Lake City

Salt Palace Convention Center

Salt Palace Convention Center

Silicon Slopes Summit 2027 brings tech innovation and military leadership together at the Salt Palace Convention Center for two days of keynotes and professional connections.

Silicon Slopes Summit 2027 is the nation's largest gathering where tech innovation meets military leadership, connecting founders, executives, veterans, and transitioning service members for two days of opportunity and impact. The event features main stage keynotes, leadership certifications, and networking opportunities.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders, executives, military veterans, and transitioning service members interested in aerospace, defense, and cross-sector technology will gain the most value here. It also serves leaders seeking formal leadership certifications alongside practical commercial connections.

What happens

Hosted over two days, the summit delivers main stage keynotes alongside dedicated leadership certification sessions. Attendees spend the remainder of the schedule navigating open networking opportunities spread across the convention center floor.

Who's in the room

Participants share the floor with prominent speakers including Black Rifle Coffee Company founder Evan Hafer, Maverik CEO Crystal Maggelet, Olympic champion Dan Gable, and General Paul Funk alongside Beth Funk, representing a dense mix of corporate operators and defense leaders.

How to prepare

Without formal pitch slots on the agenda, center your prep on conversational introductions tailored for executive peers and defense leaders. Come ready to discuss your company's operational trajectory and map out which leadership certifications align with your current professional goals before arriving.

Organizer: Warrior Rising Foundation (presenting organization)

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At a glance

Sectors
Agnostic, Aerospace defense

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Aaron Love (Speaker)
  • Anthony Mirabile (Speaker)
  • Austin Hatch (Speaker)
  • Chase Porter (Speaker)
  • Clint Bruce (Speaker)
  • Crystal Maggelet — CEO, Maverik / FJ Management (Speaker)
  • Dan Gable — Olympic Gold Medalist, Legendary Iowa Wrestling Coach (Speaker)
  • Doug Kiesewetter (Speaker)
  • Evan Hafer — Founder, Black Rifle Coffee Company (Speaker)
  • Fred Schwark (Speaker)
  • General Paul Funk & Beth Funk (Speaker)
  • Hap Klopp (Speaker)
  • Jason Van Camp — Founder and Executive Director, Warrior Rising (Speaker)
  • John Wayne Walding (Speaker)
  • Kevin Box (Speaker)
  • Kyle Steiner (Speaker)
  • Mace Curran (Speaker)
  • Mercy Aston (Speaker)
  • Michael Quinn (Speaker)
  • Nick & Toni Lavery (Speaker)
  • Robert Paylor (Speaker)
  • Rocco Vargas (Speaker)
  • Sarah Spradlin (Speaker)
  • Shelley Smith (Speaker)
  • Tim Hsia (Speaker)
  • Tim Huval (Speaker)
  • Tom & Jen Satterly (Speaker)

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