From Microgravity to Market: Building the In-Space Economy

From Microgravity to Market: Building the In-Space Economy As part of SoCal Deep Tech Week 2026, Outpost, Sophia Space, Aero X Ventures, and Moonshots Capital are inviting leaders across the space ecosystem to explore what it will take to turn in-space production from technical possibility into a functioning market. The conversation will examine how data, products, and cargo will move reliably between orbit and customers on Earth; and what levels of reliability, demand, and unit economics exist now signaling durable, investable industries. Moderator:  Chris Pimentel, Mayor of El Segundo and former Marine Panelists: Jason Dunn, co-founder & CEO, Outpost Pioneer of in-space manufacturing, inventor of in-space 3D printers. Co-founder of Made In Space (acq., IPO as NYSE:RDW). Rob DeMillo, Sophia Space CEO & Cofounder 9x founder, ex-JPL, Lincoln Labs, CTO Nimble Collective (sold to AMZN) David Mounts Gonzales, Founder, Chairman, Aero X Ventures. Former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Domino’s Pizza, Inc., and a 23-year tenure at UPS including Chief Financial Officer, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, and Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions. Agenda 10:00 AM — Registration & Networking 11:00 AM — Welcome Remarks 11:10 AM — Panel Discussion 11:45 AM — Q&A 12:00 PM — Event Concludes Hosted in Playa Vista, CA This event is part of SoCal Deep Tech Week 2026, a week of events hosted by VCs, startups, corporates, universities, and labs to build community in the dual-use and deep tech ecosystem in Southern California. Space is limited and attendance is subject to approval.