AAIA Seattle: AI’s Role in Modern Defense

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An Exclusive Panel & Networking Event with Ascend
Hosted by the Applied AI Association Seattle Chapter & Moss Adams

Join us for an exclusive evening at the nexus of artificial intelligence, venture creation, and the future of defense.

The Seattle Chapter of the Applied AI Association invites you to a special gathering uniting leaders from government, venture, and defense technology. Learn how AI is being deployed to strengthen national security, enhance readiness, and reshape the defense-industrial base.

Distinguished Panel

👋 Kirby Winfield – is the founding GP of Ascend, a pre-seed VC fund focused on enterprise AI. Prior to Ascend, Kirby's career as a tech founder included two IPOs and two venture backed exits.

👋 Dirck Schou – CEO, Taqtile an Augmented Reality work instruction and collaboration software provider creating tools of to improve processes and workflows and train the next generation of hands-on workers.

👋 Emeka Alozie – Emeka Alozie is a Principal at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) covering the Northwest Region, bringing over a decade of experience driving startup success for emerging technologies from inception through seed and Series A stages.

👋 Moderated by: Boaz Ashkenazy – CEO, Augmented AI Labs. Host of The Shift AI Podcast, focused on the intersection of AI and work.  Ex-Meta, Chapter President, Applied AI Association Seattle, Board of Regents, Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

Why Attend

• See Inside the Venture Process behind AI-driven defense startups
• Connect with Key Stakeholders from the defense innovation ecosystem
• Explore Real-World AI Use Cases in logistics, intelligence, and battlefield operations
• Expand Your Network with technologists, investors, veterans, and policymakers shaping the future of national security

About our collaborators

Ascend is an early-stage firm backing ambitious founders at the pre-seed and seed stage. Known for its hands-on approach, Ascend supports startups with capital, strategic guidance, and a strong network to help them scale.

Defense Innovation Institute - The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) organization established to bridge the gap between the military and the private sector, enabling the rapid adoption of emerging commercial technologies to address critical national security challenges.

Baker Tilly (Previously Moss Adams) is a leading accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm focused on serving middle-market businesses. With deep industry expertise and a forward-thinking approach, Moss Adams helps clients navigate complex financial challenges and seize growth opportunities.

The Applied AI Association (AAIA) Seattle Chapter bridges the gap between AI innovation and practical implementation, connecting business leaders, developers, and industry experts to make artificial intelligence accessible and beneficial for all Seattle organizations.

RSVP NOW Space is limited for this exclusive gathering of Seattle's innovation community

Huge thanks to our event sponsors Baker Tilly, Ascend,  Talent Reach, Augmented AI Labs.

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