47G’s annual Utah Aerospace & Defense Day (Salt Lake City, UT) convenes 50-plus exhibitors, live drone demos, and industry leaders at the Capitol, spotlighting AI, robotics, space, and advanced manufacturing innovation, statewide ecosystem impact.
Salt Lake City, Utah – January 26, 2026
47G will host its annual Utah Aerospace & Defense Day on the Hill on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, bringing Utah’s aerospace and defense ecosystem to the center of state policymaking. The premier annual event will feature more than 50 interactive exhibits representing nearly 100 companies across the state’s fast-growing aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sectors.
Held in the Utah State Capitol Rotunda and South Steps, the event offers legislators, industry leaders, and the public a hands-on look at next-generation technologies shaping national security, space exploration, and advanced manufacturing. Exhibits will showcase innovations including artificial intelligence breakthroughs, virtual flight experiences, advanced robotics, 3D printing, delivery drones, and space-grade materials.
A live drone demonstration will take place at 12:15 p.m., highlighting Utah’s leadership in unmanned systems and sensing technologies. Featured demonstrations include Vector’s Hammer deep-sensing drone, Fortem Technologies’ DroneHunter system, and energy innovations from Oxeon Energy Conversion Technologies.
Utah Aerospace and Defense Day is designed to foster direct engagement between policymakers and the companies driving innovation and economic growth across the state. The event underscores the importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and government to support workforce development, regulatory clarity, and continued competitiveness in global aerospace and defense markets.
Speakers and attendees include leaders from across Utah’s aerospace and defense ecosystem, including 47G President and CEO Aaron Starks; Utah Senator Ann Millner, co-chair of the Aerospace and Defense Caucus; Brad Wilson, 47G Board Chair and CEO of the Salt Lake City–Utah 2034 Winter and Paralympic Games; and Andrew Yakulis, President and CEO of Vector.
Interactive exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering a rare opportunity to experience Utah-built technologies firsthand and engage directly with the leaders advancing one of the state’s most strategically important industries.
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