Engagements

Speaking &
Public Engagements

Panels, demonstrations, summits, and events across the defense technology, venture capital, and national security communities.

2026

Date	Event	Role	Status
Sep 1–2, 2026	McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Conference — "Beyond Buyouts" McGuireWoods LLP · Dallas, TX	Attendee · Black Managers Member	Upcoming
Jul 17, 2026	Kampala Fintech & Investment Summit Kampala, Uganda "Beyond Remittances: Building Fintech-Enabled Investment Hubs to Transform African Diaspora Capital"	Presenter	Speaker
Summer 2026	Allied Innovation Summit Fenix Capital · Winston Taylor LLP · K Street Penthouse, Washington, DC	Host & Convener	Upcoming
Jun 17–18, 2026	TAC Defend the Airport — TRIDENT Demonstration Technology Advancement Center · National Capital Region	Presenter / Demo	Upcoming
Jun 3, 2026	Commission on U.S. Cyber Force Generation — Report Launch CSIS Strategic Technologies Program · 1616 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC	Attendee	Attended
May 6, 2026	NDIA Defense Cybersecurity Division Meeting National Defense Industrial Association · Washington, DC	TABAH Outreach	Attended

Speaking Topics

Areas of Expertise

Defense Compliance & CMMC

NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2 certification, GCC High architecture, and compliance automation for the defense industrial base.

Allied Defense Investment

Venture capital for Five Eyes and NATO-aligned defense supply chains, critical minerals traceability, and allied industrial sovereignty.

Veteran Entrepreneurship

SDVOSB business development, veteran-to-founder transition, OTA and SBIR strategy, and government contracting for early-stage companies.

To invite Dana to speak, moderate a panel, or participate in a summit or conference, please get in touch directly.