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The Sentinel Defense Forum at ok资源网: The Business of Aerospace, Defense & National Security
Join us on Tuesday, April 21 on the ok资源网 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 ok资源网 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
Christopher Colaw, Executive Director for Industrial Partnerships and the Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing, ok资源网
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
Phil Bathurst, President of Coltala Aerospace
Will Edwards, Founder & CEO, Firehawk Aerospace
Antonio Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer, Quantum XChange
Forum Details
Location
ok资源网 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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