02/18/2026
“The Defense Tech Leadership Summit marked a pivotal moment in advancing America’s technological leadership,” said Stephen Ross of Related Ross.
Hosted in West Palm Beach, one message was clear: we are building the future of innovation through bold partnerships, with undeniable momentum from collaboration across and .
The defense industry is now recognizing South Florida as a national innovation corridor, powered by talent, infrastructure, capital and proximity to key government and industry partners. Today was marked by standout moments including , Under Secretary Emil Michael, and AWS’s Dave Levy on the future of defense, Shon Manasco announcing their HQ move to Florida’s Gold Coast, and an insightful conversation between CEO Daves Limp and ’s .