Two Events During the AFA Conference.
Visibility, Access, Influence-All in One Night.
DEALS ON DECK
An Exclusive Shark Tank-Style Pitch Event
When: Monday, September 22, 2025, 4:00 PM
Where: Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Set sail for Deals on Deck – an exclusive, high-stakes pitch event aboard a private yacht just steps from our HQ. This curated gathering brings together investors, public sector leaders, and mission-driven founders shaping the future of AI, energy, and critical infrastructure.
Startups are invited to apply – but only six will earn a spot on deck to pitch live to our panel of expert judges. One standout founder will go even further: a shot to pitch on national television through our partner show, Go Fund Yourself.
This is where visibility turns into velocity. Startups will pitch. Deals will happen.
And sponsors? You’ll be front and center – in the room where it happens.
Invited guests can take in the action from the dockside bar, where the yacht pitches will stream live on televisions—an unmatched vantage point to network, sip, and scout the next big thing.
COMMAND THE CHAOS
A Post AFA National Convention Happy Hour
When: Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 PM
Where: Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Amidst the whirlwind of the AFA National Convention, one event is sure to stand out: Command the Chaos – The Outpost’s annual signature happy hour. This isn’t just drinks and conversation. It’s a curated collision of national security leaders, defense tech trailblazers, and the most forward- leaning minds in dual-use innovation.