PNDC & University of Washington Defense Technology Executive Education Program | Seattle WA

Description

Registration is now open! PNDC and the University of Washington’s (UW) Foster School of Business announce a first-of-its-kind, 3-day Defense Technology Executive Education Program, October 27–29 on the UW campus in Seattle.

OCTOBER 27–29, 2026 | UW SEATTLE CAMPUS | $3,600 | LIMITED ENROLLMENT

The opportunities for technology companies have never been greater—or more complex to navigate—as DoD and U.S. federal agencies accelerate the adoption of commercial technology to strengthen national security and enhance mission capabilities. This 3-day program equips business professionals to enter and scale in the defense technology market.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

●      Business development, capture, and strategic partnerships professionals

●      Founders and executives exploring defense market opportunities

●      Program and product managers supporting government customers

●      Venture and investment professionals focused on defense technology

●      Corporate innovation and R&D leaders considering dual-use applications

●      Veterans transitioning into private-sector technology and national security roles

TOPICS COVERED

●      The Pacific Northwest defense technology ecosystem

●      Government contracting and acquisitions

●      Regulatory compliance fundamentals

●      Cybersecurity and physical risk management

●      Accounting fundamentals for government contracts

●      Design considerations for dual-use technology products

●      Market research, sizing, and intelligence

●      Pitching solutions to government customers

●      Negotiation strategies for government contracts

●      Team leadership and organizational resilience

●      Storytelling for government and investor audiences

WHY THIS PROGRAM

This is the first program of its kind in the U.S., built specifically for the defense industry. Instructors include retired U.S. military flag officers, sitting CEOs of defense technology companies, government contracting and accounting specialists from national advisory firms, and UW Foster School of Business faculty—all teaching from direct, current experience. The program also comes with direct access to PNDC's extensive network across the defense tech space.

Apply here: Register Now

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and seats are limited.