A Star-Studded Lineup to Highlight Cutting-Edge Innovation and National Security Conversations
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 47G Utah Aerospace & Defense (47G) has announced a powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers for the 2025 Zero Gravity Summit, one of the nation’s premier gatherings for aerospace, defense, energy and technology innovation. Former Director of America’s Cyber Defense Agency (CISA) Jen Easterly and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley will headline the two-day Summit taking place November 4–5 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
The 2025 Summit will explore four interconnected domains critical to ensuring U.S. leadership in a rapidly evolving global environment: Defense Tech, The Future of Flight, The New Space Economy, and Energy Production & Grid Security.
Headlining this year’s Summit are two nationally recognized leaders who bring diverse perspectives on leadership, resilience, and global affairs:
- Jen Easterly, one of the world’s foremost experts on the nexus of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and innovation, who will share her views on safeguarding America’s critical infrastructure against evolving threats.
- Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina, will share her perspective on America’s role in global security, defending U.S. interests and keeping our country safe.
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 collaborating closely with the Department of Defense. Utah’s defining advantage is its unique capacity to translate national security innovation into commercial growth and lasting community benefit. Dual-use applications, where a technology serves both civilian and military purposes, are fueling this momentum, and the Zero Gravity Summit will showcase how these innovations are transforming industries and societies alike.
“We are honored and excited to welcome such an exceptional lineup of speakers to the Zero Gravity Summit this year,” said Aaron Starks, President and CEO of 47G. “From Jen Easterly’s unmatched expertise in cybersecurity to Ambassador Nikki Haley’s deep experience in global affairs, each brings a unique perspective that will challenge and inspire us to think boldly about America’s future in innovation, security and resilience.”
Building on the sold-out success of its 2024 debut, the 2025 Zero Gravity Summit comes at a pivotal time as geopolitical tensions, energy security and technological competition define America’s future. Utah’s rapidly growing aerospace and defense ecosystem, backed by $6.1 billion in annual U.S. Department of Defense contracts, provides the perfect backdrop for advancing the technologies that matter most to America’s security and economic resilience.
For more information and to register, please visit: zerogravitysummit.com
About 47G
47G is making Utah the nation’s premier ecosystem for aerospace and defense. As the fastest-growing organization of its kind in the country, 47G convenes, promotes, and advocates for companies in Utah that are developing the next generation of aerospace and defense technologies. Want to learn more? Visit our website at 47G.org, follow us on LinkedIn and X, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
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