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SUMMARY:The Sentinel Defense Forum at SMU: The Business of Aerospace\, Defense & National Security
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Sentinel Defense Forum at Southern Methodist University brings together leaders from aerospace\, defense\, national security\, finance\, and academia for a focused conversation on where the industry stands today\, and where it’s headed next. Hosted by the SMU Cox School of Business with the Lyle School of Engineering\, the forum highlights both established industry players and emerging defense technology companies. \nHeld at the Collins Executive Education Center on campus\, the event features two panel discussions. One discussion will explore the current state of aerospace and defense and the shift toward defense tech\, and the other focusing on success stories and how to build strong companies in this space. \nThe forum concludes with a reception\, offering attendees the chance to connect with speakers and fellow professionals. \nWhen: April 21st\, 2026 \nRegistration and Networking: 5:00-5:30 PM\, Program: 5:30-7:00 PM\, Reception: 7:00-8:00 PM \nLocation: SMU Cox Collins Executive Educations Center\,  \n3150 Binkley Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75205 \nRegistration is free\, but required!  \nYou can register by clicking here! \n  \nEvent Timeline: \nRegistration & Networking \nPanel Discussion 1: \nModerator – Edward Crawford\, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Coltata Holdings        Panelists – \n\nTim Booher – Sr. Vice President Leidos\nNader Jalili – Dean\, SMU Lyle School of Engineering\nRyan Morfin – Founder and MD of Iron Gate Capital\nMatt Muns – CEO & Chairman |Redhawk Federal\n\nPanel Discussion 2: \nModerator – Edward Crawford\, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Coltata Holdings        Panelists – \n\nBryan Perkins – Founder CEO of Novaria Group\nSuresh Narayanan – Founder CEO of Jets MRO (SMU Cox MBA )\nWill Edwards – Founder and CEO Firehawk Aerospace\n\nReception \n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/the-sentinel-defense-forum-at-smu-the-business-of-aerospace-defense-national-security/
LOCATION:SMU Cox Collins Executive Education Center\, 3150 Binkley Avenue\, Dallas\, 75205\, United States
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