8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Networking

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Tech Demonstrations

Explore the demonstration stations throughout the venue to see the exciting innovations that are taking shape in Arizona.

9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Introduction & Morning Keynote

John Graham

Board Chairman

PEI

Mary Foote

Director

Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

A New Way to City, National Brand Campaign

Serena Remy

Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Greater Phoenix Economic Council

10:10 AM - 10:45 AM

Industry Panel: MedTech

This panel brings together leaders from the MedTech industry to discuss innovations are transforming patient care, advancing medical research, and strengthening Arizona’s healthcare ecosystem. Panelists will discuss the opportunities and challenges in developing next-generation technologies that improve outcomes and shape the future of medicine.

Moderator

Chris Yoo

Managing Director

Xcellerant Ventures

Panelists

Nigel Pinto

Director of Product Development

West Pharmaceutical

Neha Patel

Distinguished Engineer and Technical Fellow

Medtronic

Kelly J. Ko, PhD

Vice President, Technology Ventures & Innovation

Banner Health

Dr. Steven Lester

Cardiologist & Professor of Medicine

Mayo Clinic

10:45 AM - 11:20 AM

Industry Panel: Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace and Defense leaders will share insights on the technologies and strategies advancing aerospace and defense in Arizona and beyond. This discussion will highlight innovations in manufacturing, sustainability, and workforce development that position the state as a critical hub for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Moderator

Mike Madsen

Director

PEI Board

Panelists

Todd Giles

Chief Technology Officer

Honeywell Aerospace

Chris Speights

Vice President and Chief Engineer

Boeing Vertical Lift

Drew Trojanowski

President and CEO

Southwest Mission Acceleration Center

Robert Medina

Regional Vice President of Service Center Operations

Gulfstream

11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch at The Studio

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Fireside Chat with Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan and Oleg Khaykin

Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

15th Director

National Science Foundation

Oleg Khaykin

President and CEO

Viavi Solutions

1:15 PM - 1:50 PM

Industry Panel: Chips & AI

Leaders driving innovation in chip manufacturing and AI development will examine how Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem and advancements in artificial intelligence are shaping the future of global technology. The discussion will explore breakthroughs in chip design, manufacturing, and AI applications that drive innovation, strengthen supply chains, and expand opportunities for Arizona’s workforce and economy.

Moderator

Dr. Steven Gray

Senior Vice President of New Product Development

onsemi

panelists

Gerald Miaille

Vice President and General Manager

Renesas Electronics

Oleg Khaykin

President and CEO

Viavi Solutions

Mani Janakiram

Vice President of IT Supply Chain

Honeywell Aerospace

1:50 PM - 2:05 PM

Networking Break

2:05 PM - 2:25 PM

Summit Keynote

Amy Liu

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Brookings Metro

2:25 PM - 2:45 PM

Champions of Innovation Award Presented by David Rousseau

The Champions of Innovation Award Presented by President of SRP and PEI Board Member, David Rousseau, to Representative Jeff Weninger. A fireside chat will follow the award ceremony.

presented by

David Rousseau

President of SRP

PEI Board Member

RECIPIENT

Jeff Weninger

Arizona State Representative

PANELIST

Arno Merkle, PhD

Crystal Sonic

2:45 PM - 3:20 PM

Key Pillars of Innovation Panel: Infrastructure

Panelists from leading infrastructure companies and state leadership will discuss the infrastructure systems essential to powering Arizona’s growth. The conversation will focus on energy, sustainability, and policy strategies that enable innovation across industries and support the state’s expanding role in the global economy.

moderator

John Giles

Former Mayor of the City of Mesa

City of Mesa

panelists

Chris Langhoff

Chief People Officer

XNRGY

David Rousseau

President

SRP

Stacy Derstine

Vice President of External Affairs

APS

LJ Godfrey

President of External & Legislative Affairs - Mountain States

AT&T

3:20 PM - 3:55 PM

Key Pillars of Innovation Panel: Workforce

We will discuss how Arizona’s workforce is evolving to meet the needs of fast-growing industries. This panel will explore strategies in talent development, training, and collaboration that prepare Arizona’s workforce to thrive in a rapidly changing innovation economy.

moderator

Mike Madsen

Director

PEI Board

panelists

Diana Danforth

Sr. Director of Learning and Workforce Development

Honeywell Aerospace

Grace O'Sullivan

Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development

ASU Knowledge Enterprise

Valerie Beach

Manager of Talent Acquisition

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Katherine Adams

Executive Vice President

Pipeline Connects

3:55 PM - 4:05 PM

Concluding Remarks & Call to Action

Chris Zaharis

Vice Chair & Secretary

PEI

4:05 PM - 5:30 PM

Networking Reception