This article is sponsored by 47G.

This November, Utah will once again take center stage in the national conversation on innovation and resilience. The Zero Gravity Summit, hosted by 47G Utah Aerospace & Defense, returns to the Salt Palace Convention Center on November 4–5, 2025, bringing together more than 3,000 defense leaders, technologists, policymakers and investors for two days of collaboration and solutions at the cutting edge of national security.

Utah takes center stage in national innovation

Building on the sold-out success of its 2024 debut, which welcomed 800 participants, this year’s Summit is set to triple in size, with a powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers and more than 150 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, advanced air mobility, space, energy and AI-driven defense systems.

The 2025 Zero Gravity Summit will spotlight four interconnected tracks critical to America’s leadership in an increasingly complex global environment: Defense Technology, The Future of Flight, The New Space Economy and Energy Production and Grid Security.

This year’s powerhouse speaker lineup includes:

  • Jen Easterly, former Director of America’s Cyber Defense Agency (CISA)
  • Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador
  • Chris Rocheleau, FAA Deputy Administrator
  • Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah
  • With more national leaders and innovators soon to be announced

From the playing field to the policy arena, their insights will challenge attendees to think boldly about leadership, resilience and America’s future.

Utah at the forefront of dual-use innovation

The Zero Gravity Summit has rapidly established itself as the largest and most influential national security and dual-use technology gathering in the Intermountain West. More than just a meeting of minds, it is where global leaders, innovators and policymakers shape the future of defense, space and technology.

Utah is now recognized as the fastest-growing aerospace and defense ecosystem in the United States. Companies across the state are pioneering breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing, space technologies, cybersecurity and energy systems– all while working closely with the Department of Defense. What distinguishes Utah is its ability to bridge defense innovation with commercial markets and community benefit, demonstrating how dual-use technologies, serving both civilian and military purposes, are reshaping industries and strengthening society.

On the exhibitor floor, attendees will see technologies in action from local Utah companies like IMSAR, Wasatch Container, EMS Solutions, Aeromega Technologies, Torus and Strider Technologies to nationally-based companies such as L3Harris and Beta Technologies.

Utah at the forefront: Powering America’s defense and tech future

The Summit arrives at a pivotal moment. Global competition, infrastructure vulnerabilities and rapid technological change are creating an urgent need for cross-sector collaboration—and Utah is increasingly central to these conversations. With strategic assets like Hill Air Force Base, Falcon Hill Aerospace Research Park and Dugway Proving Ground, paired with a robust talent pipeline from Utah’s universities, the state offers the infrastructure and workforce to accelerate innovation at scale.

Building on this foundation, Utah is charting a bold vision for the future. Initiatives like Project Alta are preparing the state for transformative technologies such as electric air taxis, with an eye toward supporting the 2034 Olympic Games. By linking defense innovation to everyday life, Utah demonstrates how a thriving aerospace and defense ecosystem can drive both national security and community impact. The Zero Gravity Summit elevates that vision to the national stage by convening defense leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to shape the systems that will define America’s resilience for decades to come.

Be where innovation meets impact. Register now to reserve your spot at the Zero Gravity Summit at zerogravitysummit.com.