Agenda

AUVSI Novus Unmanned, powered by the Investorfest Venture Acceleration Program, will bring together premier innovators and investors from the world of autonomous and unmanned technology and systems.

Time	Event
8:30 AM	Registration Open
9:30 – 9:45 AM	Welcome + Opening Remarks Jerry Hill California State Senator
9:45 – 11:00 AM	Opening Panel: Unmanned Systems—What’s Hot, What’s Not What is the current funding situation and how it is likely to change over the next 12 months Where segments are getting the attention and investments What are the major issues facing startups today *Moderator:* Ralph (Buddy) I. Arnheim Perkins Coie, Partner, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice Steve Goldberg Venrock, Operating Partner Joe Kraus GV, General Partner
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM	Panel Two: Regulations & Policy Accelerating Innovation Explore a range of topics focusing on legal, administrative and regulatory challenges governing and accelerating the growth of innovation and startups in the unmanned space *Moderator:* Tom McMahon AUVSI, VP Advocacy & Public Affairs Katherine Bell Alves, MBA Capitol Advocacy, Lobbyist Anna Gomez Wiley Rein LLP, Partner Craig Marcinkowski Gryphon Sensors, Director of Strategy
12:30 – 1:30 PM	Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 PM [3:15 - 3:45 PM - Coffee Break]	Startup Presentations Selected startups will present to a panel of premier investors using the proprietary format developed by Investorfest Accelerator. Each presenting company will have 15 minutes to pitch for a chance to receive funding as well as win a prize. *Moderated by:* Jon Damush Insitu, Chief Growth Officer Jonathan Parry Genius NY, Director
5:30 – 6:30 PM	Reception

Program is subject to change; stay tuned for developments and speaker announcements.