Fed Supernova Social Playbook
All the sips, schmoozes, and “wait-how-did-you-hear-about-that?” moments, curated in one place.
Austin, we’re inbound.
In a couple of weeks the who’s who of defense-tech will cram into Capital Factory for FedSupernova. The panels will be solid, but the real intel always flows after 5 p.m. in rooms with low lighting and no slide decks.
Enter the Happy-Hour Master List.
We’ve hunted down every rooftop mixer, speakeasy takeover, back-of-the-food-truck meetup, and password-only soirée currently circling the conference. No more juggling twelve RSVP links or praying you bump into someone who knows the secret address.
Scroll for the full lineup (updated daily).
Tap any event to snag the RSVP, dress code, and “ask for ___ at the door” tip.
Add your own gathering—our editors will vet it faster than a TSA pre-check line.
Why this exists.
Great things happen when the right people share tacos, tequila, and audacious ideas. We built this page so you spend less time hunting invites and more time building partnerships, closing deals, or just laughing about how small this ecosystem really is.
Tuesday · August 19
FedSupernova Reception — presented by Silicon Valley Bank, Orrick & The Defense Collective
7 – 11 p.m. in downtown Austin (address revealed after RSVP)
RSVP → link
National Security & Dual-Use Tech Happy Hour — hosted by Scout Ventures & Leonid Capital
5 - 7 p.m. at 906 Congress Ave, Austin
RSVP → link
Dual-Use Startup Crawl – hosted by Second Front and Long Capture
5 – 8 p.m. at Capital Factory Atrium, 1st Floor. 40+ dual-use startups showing off tech and pouring drinks
(Open to all badge holders)
Unofficial after-party for every event: The Driskill bar, 11 p.m.—see you there.
Wednesday · August 20
Capital Factory Happy Hour - sponsored by Second Front and Long Capture
5 – 7 p.m. at Voltron Stage, 1st Floor, Capital Factory (open bar)
Sitreps × The Defense Collective Meet-Up - hosted by Sitreps 2 Steercos and The Defense Collective
6 p.m. at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden on Rainey Street
RSVP → link
Radenso Labs Happy Hour
7 – 9 p.m. at Eden Cocktail Room · first two rounds are on Radenso
RSVP → link
Unofficial after-party for every event: The Driskill bar, 11 p.m.—see you there.
Thursday · August 21
Capital Factory Happy Hour - sponsored by Bank of America
5 – 7 p.m. at Voltron Stage, 1st Floor, Capital Factory (open bar)