Alexis Cook, WTC Rising Star in Tech, shares her journey from law school to product management, the mentors who shaped her, and advice for young women navigating careers, AI, and opportunities—showing it’s achievable with effort and support.

Groundbreaking of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Arts Center highlights a major cultural investment, with Gail Miller emphasizing community, creativity, and the transformative role of arts in shaping shared experiences.

Fortem Technologies secures a strategic Lockheed Martin partnership to protect critical infrastructure with autonomous counter-drone systems, reinforcing momentum from recent DHS and U.S. Army contracts amid accelerating global C-UAS demand.

Vector (Bluffdale, UT) has entered into a partnership with Wrap (Miami, FL), combining unmanned systems expertise and non-lethal technologies to develop integrated drone-enabled solutions for defense, law enforcement, and homeland security applications.

Jackson Talley, Founder of Ping the People (Salt Lake City, UT), has launched a startup that turns fragmented lobbying data into a searchable platform used by candidates and lobbyists.

Utah Symphony’s partnership with 47G blends orchestral performance with aerospace innovation, using Carmina Burana (April 10 and 11) to connect culture, technology, and community while opening a window into Utah’s rapidly growing deep tech ecosystem.

Monere (Lehi, UT) CEO Mou Nandi transforms anemia screening with a smartphone app, blending AI and accessibility. Her story highlights innovation, resilience, and inspiring guidance for young women pursuing STEM and health technology.

Vector and SR2 Defense Systems sign an MoU to localize attritable defense system manufacturing in Saudi Arabia, supported by REDSALT DEFENSE, advancing regional defense capability, U.S.-Saudi collaboration, and strategic Gulf security initiatives.