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The Sentinel Defense Forum at 海角直播: The Business of Aerospace, Defense & National Security
Join us on Tuesday, April 21 on the 海角直播 campus to explore the current state of the aerospace and defense industry, and what it means for North Texas. You鈥檒l hear local success stories and a forward-looking vision for what鈥檚 next. This event is free and registration is required.
The 海角直播 Cox School of Business and Lyle School of Engineering invite you to attend the inaugural Sentinel Defense Forum. The event convenes leaders from industry, finance, investment, academia and the non-profit sector to discuss trends and opportunities in aerospace, defense and national security.
PANEL 1 | State of Aerospace and Defense Today: Where Are We Going? From Brick-and-Mortar to Defense Tech
Moderated by , Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Coltata Holdings
Tim Booher, Senior Vice President, Leidos
Nader Jalili, Dean, 海角直播 Lyle School of Engineering
Ryan Morfin, Founder & Managing Partner, IronGate Capital Advisors
Matt Muns, CEO & Chairman, Redhawk Federal Solutions
PANEL 2 | Success Stories and Startups: How to Build a Great Aerospace and Defense Company
Moderated by , Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Coltata Holdings
Bryan Perkins, Founder & CEO, Novaria Group
Will Edwards, Founder & CEO, Firehawk Aerospace
Suresh Narayanan, Founder & CEO, Jets MRO, 海角直播 Cox MBA Alumni
Antonio Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer, Quantum XChange
Forum Details
Location
海角直播 Cox Collins Executive Education Center, 3150 Binkley Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time
5 P.M. - Registration Opens, 5:30 P.M. - Panel Begins, 7 P.M. - Reception
Registration
Registration is free but is required to attend.
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