Bloomington + NavalX | Agoras in Action
Local DEF communities, called Agoras, after the public Greek assembly space where all voices could be heard, routinely host events to gather diverse communities and encourage action in line with our mission of culture change.
The DEF Community is an incredibly diverse group of people focused on addressing national security challenges and culture to support new ideas and approaches. We’ve found that the challenges of spreading ideas don’t just exist inside of government, but also in academia and startups.
To this end, DEF Bloomington partnered with NavalX to host an event that brings those parts of the community together. Check out what people had to say in this video and let us know what you think!



The Defense Entrepreneurs Forum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that inspires, connects and empowers people by convening events, forging partnerships and delivering tangible solutions. Our mission is to promote a culture of innovation in the U.S. national security community.
If you are a military member or veteran, government employee, entrepreneur focused on national security, or just find the idea of helping solve tough problems enticing, we’d love to have you join the DEF Community!
