Space & Geospatial Investment Emporium

The premier event connecting groundbreaking geospatial innovators with the strategic capital required to achieve scale and success.

Washington DC Region | July 2026

An Exclusive Ecosystem for Growth

Unlike sprawling trade shows, the Emporium delivers a focused, intimate environment designed for the serious conversations that drive the industry forward. We offer innovators a direct path to capital and provide investors with a curated pipeline of high-potential ventures at the intersection of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and M&A.

This is not a pitch event. The SAGE Summit is a closed-door, tactical education environment designed strictly for established aerospace, defense, and geospatial companies navigating their next major financial milestone.

Whether you are preparing for a middle-market Private Equity buyout, evaluating a rollup strategy, or positioning your firm as an acquisition target for a Tier-1 Prime, success requires an airtight strategy. Learn the realities of the M&A landscape directly from the architects of industry consolidation—top-tier PE partners, investment bankers, corporate development executives, and the CEOs who have successfully navigated the exit gauntlet.

Registration is strictly capped at 200 executives to preserve the integrity and exclusivity of the room.

Concept Schedule

A focused, 1-day executive curriculum featuring strategic keynotes and panels.

* Please note: This schedule is an evolving concept. We are actively filling these sessions with our esteemed speakers and specific details are subject to minor adjustments.

8:00 – 8:45 AM
Opening Keynote: The Future of GEOINT & Space
A visionary perspective on the macro trends shaping industry consolidation and technological superiority over the next decade.
Target: Industry Visionary / Tier-1 Prime Executive
Morning Coffee Break (15 Minutes)
9:00 – 9:30 AM
The GEOINT/Space Investment Thesis
Market size, growth areas, valuation multiples, and institutional appetite in the 2026 landscape.
Target: Managing Director, PE
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Private Equity 101: Growth Capital vs. Majority Buyouts
Understanding sponsor economics, holding periods, and the expectations of a PE operating partner.
Target: PE Operating Partner
Extended Networking Break (45 Minutes)
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Growth Equity: Navigating the Expansion Rounds
Structuring Series B & C capital to fuel commercial scaling without destroying cap table equity.
Target: Growth Equity Partner
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Non-Dilutive Capital & Banking Options
Senior secured debt, lines of credit, and advanced aerospace financing instruments.
Target: Investment Banker
Open Networking Lunch (90 Minutes)
1:15 – 1:45 PM
M&A Target: Building for the Acquirer
What large primes actually look for in a target. Why 90% of deals fail during integration.
Target: Corp Dev / M&A Exec
1:45 – 2:15 PM
The M&A Process: Surviving Due Diligence
LOIs, complex deal terms, earnouts, and regulatory hurdles (CFIUS, Novations, Clearances).
Target: M&A Attorney
Extended Networking Break (45 Minutes)
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Case Studies: Real-World GEOINT Exits
Analysis of recent exits, lessons learned, and the mechanics of the "Take-Private" model.
Target: Industry Analyst / Exited CEO
4:00 – 6:00 PM
🥂 The SAGE Strategic Closing Reception
A facilitated professional environment to transform educational insights into actionable business relationships. Attendees will network directly with speakers, institutional investors, and strategic partners.

Event Highlights

Investment Masterclass

A tactical curriculum demystifying the 'Kill Chain' of capital—from Growth Equity mechanics to Middle-Market Exits.

Strategic Case Studies

Real-world analysis of successful (and failed) acquisitions, delivered by the CEOs and M&A attorneys who lived them.

High-Density Networking

Extended 45-minute breaks and a 90-minute open lunch designed to maximize connection time with Tier 1 investors.

Executive Briefings

Strategic sessions covering specific niches like Geopolitics, Intellectual Property, and Operational Scaling.

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