Ogden City Announces the Northern Utah National Security Symposium – August 25
Area entrepreneurs are encouraged to come learn about the future of national security innovation in Northern Utah and how leaders in business, government, non-profit, and academia are collaborating to grow and support the industry in our region.
From the sustainment of legacy systems to the development of leading-edge solutions, national security innovation is happening now in Ogden and Northern Utah!
RSVP for this Free learning and lunch event presented by Ogden City Business Development via Eventbrite by August 20th at:
Event planning collaborators include Weber State University, Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), and Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF).
About the Free Symposium and Lunch
4258 South 1650 West, Ogden, UT
Ogden City National Security Innovation Strategic Vision
Fireside Chat: Utah Department of Transportation Aeronautics
Panel Discussion 1: Avenues for Delivering Innovation in National Security
Panel Discussion 2: eVTOL | Advanced Air Mobility and Demo
Panel Discussion 3: Department of Defense Innovation Perspectives
Next Steps: Where Do We Take It from Here?
*Note: Final Agenda Subject to Change.
About the National Security Ecosystem in Northern Utah – Ogden
The national security innovation industry is rapidly growing in Northern Utah, and Ogden City is pleased to sponsor the inaugural Northern Utah Security Innovation Symposium to highlight this growth and a positive path forward. Ecosystem partners such as the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI), and Weber State University (WSU) are working with defense agencies and private industry to deliver innovation in support of the national defense. Northern Utah is home to national security innovations in areas ranging from additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping to digital engineering and cybersecurity.
Ogden’s vibrant downtown is an ideal location for the defense tech sector, and is the proud home to SkiCAMP, a United States Air Force software development factory, and Catalyst Campus. Additionally, the Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) offers a unique opportunity for aerospace R&D, manufacturing, and sustainment activities. With a recent eleven-million-dollar investment in infrastructure, nearly 100-acres of runway adjacent land at OGD will be ready for development in 2023. These assets, along with Ogden’s proximity to Hill Air Force Base, make Ogden a prime location for current and future growth in the national security innovation industry.
An innovative mindset, stunning location, and undeniable momentum make Ogden a perfect place for business and home for employees. Home of Weber State University and adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, Ogden is Northern Utah’s regional center for technology, industry, education, healthcare, and recreation – certainly, the perfect place for business! The labor force within 35 miles of Ogden is more than 450,000, and local universities and technical colleges develop and contribute to a highly skilled workforce. The surrounding community offers major metropolitan advantages while maintaining an affordable cost of business and living, high quality of life, and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation. Visit www.ogdenbusiness.com to learn more about Ogden – city on the rise!