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September 1, 2026 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
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Deloitte
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Join us for an evening of capital market insights and high-value networking at the Mid-Year A&D Capital Markets Update, returning on Tuesday, September 1. This event brings together industry leaders and dealmakers to unpack the latest trends shaping the capital markets and the aerospace and defense sector, including the sector's continued surge, through candid discussions and expert perspectives. It's a chance to reconnect with peers, meet new contacts, and leave with insights. We'll be hosted at Deloitte's Carmel Valley office, 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 600, San Diego, CA. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.
AGENDA
Event Schedule:
- 3:30-4:00 – Check-in and networking
- 4:00 – 4:30: Capital Markets Presentation from Joel Weinstein from RA Capital
- 4:30 – 5:30: Private Capital Markets Panel discussion
- 5:30-6:30 – Networking and refreshments
PANEL
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Joel Weinstein, Managing Director, RA Capital (Presenter)
Joel Weinstein is a Managing Director with RA Capital. Mr. Weinstein has more than 20 years of investment banking experience advising public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, financings and strategic advisory assignments
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Dan Magy, CEO, Firestorm Labs (Panelist)
San Diego–based defense tech startup that builds containerized micro‑factories to 3D‑print drones and other systems at the tactical edge. Firestorm’s latest round was a $82 million Series B completed in April 2026.
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Tasia (Anastacia) Blazevich, Deloitte (Moderator)
Tasia (Anastacia) Blazevich is a Deloitte managing director based in San Diego, serving as National Life Science IPO Co‑Leader and local Accounting & Reporting Advisory market leader, with 20+ years’ experience advising emerging biotech and pharma companies.
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Paul Weisbrich, Managing Director, KAL Capital (Panelist)
Paul Weisbrich is a managing director at KAL Capital Markets in Long Beach, specializing in aerospace and defense M&A and capital raising with over 30 years of investment banking experience.
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Edward Lake, Chief Administrative Officer, AEVEX Aerospace (Panelist)
Ed Lake, AEVEX – The Chief Administrative Officer at AEVEX Corp., a Solana Beach–based unmanned systems and defense technology company backed by Madison Dearborn Partners, that completed a NYSE IPO in April 2026, raising roughly $320 million at a $20 offer price and debuting with a valuation of about $2.2 billion under the ticker AVEX.
PRICING
- ACG Members: $55
- Non-Members & Guests: $105
Hosted by: ACG
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