The Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is hosting Converge on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:00 -5:00 p.m. ET. This culminating event of the HSSS 2025 cohort will showcase the program finalists’ pitches for the breakthrough technologies they have worked to advance over the past 18 weeks. Conducted in partnership with the venture-building company FedTech, HSSS brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, and inventors to accelerate and commercialize innovative technologies that meet homeland security needs. Register here.

Attendees located in the DMV area who are interested in meeting with the cohort teams may apply to attend in-person in Arlington, VA , during registration. Converge 2025 is a hybrid event that will be conducted simultaneously online via Zoom. 

In-person attendees will be matched with cohort teams for exclusive speed networking—a new and exciting addition to this year’s programming—from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. The main event (hybrid), which features the Pitch Showcase, will begin at 2:00 PM ET.

Following the pitches and judging, there will be an opportunity to network with the HSSS teams. Register to confirm your spot at Converge.

Agenda

12:30 p.m. - Check-in opens

1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m. - Exclusive Speed Networking (In-Person; By Application Only)

2:15 p.m. - DHS/FedTech Introduction

2:20 p.m. - Keynote Remarks

2:35 p.m. -3:53 p.m. - HSSS 2025 Team Pitches & Alumni Introductions

3:53 p.m. - Judge Deliberation

4:00 p.m. - Announcement of Winners

4:10 p.m. - Closing remarks from DHS/FedTech

4:15 p.m. - Networking