Global Engagement: Europe and NATO Demonstrations

📰 Key Miles Stones & Updates

Kinnami continues to make great strides in advancing resilient edge intelligence and collaborative innovation across defense and critical infrastructure. We wanted to provide a quick snapshot of our recent milestones and updates—And, with SXSW just around the corner invite you to connect with us in Austin.

🌍 Global Engagement: Europe & NATO Demonstrations

Our business development team has been operating across two continents over the past two months. CEO Sujeesh Krishnan and our trusted advisor, Dr. Guy Bunker, have been engaging with NATO partners and allied nation startups in Europe. These efforts have uncovered exciting collaboration opportunities—proving once again that teamwork and cooperative innovation drive creative breakthroughs.

A highlight was Steadfast Dart 2026 (SD26), a major multi-domain NATO exercise involving 10,000–11,000 personnel from 13 nations. Kinnami technology was part of testing new concepts such as unmanned systems integration, advanced cyber capabilities, and joint amphibious operations. Braving the winter exercises in Northern Germany was tough, but the insights gained were invaluable for demonstrating Kinnami’s operational edge solutions.

🇺🇸 U.S. Engagement: Specialized Air Warfare

Back in the U.S., Jim Burke, our Director of Business Development, presented at the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium (SAWS) in Destin-Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. The symposium gathered international military leaders, industry experts, and researchers to explore specialized aviation, unmanned systems, and emerging technologies. Kinnami’s presence was highlighted in the SAWS newsletter, and, as always, Jim made for a standout booth presentation.

⚡ Upcoming Event: AI for Grid Resilience ⚡

March 11

Kinnami has been selected to pitch in the TechConnect AI for Grid Resilience and Security Challenge, aligned with the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission.

• This event highlights leading AI solutions protecting critical energy infrastructure.

• Meet Jim Burke on March 11, in Raleigh, North Carolina at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo co-located with Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference and Expo. 

🎯 SXSW 2026: Dual-Use Technology & Innovation in AUSTIN, TX

 March 12–17

Kinnami CMO, Patricia Friar, will be at SXSW, March 12–17, discussing our technology where dual-use innovation is thriving. Startups at SXSW are demonstrating rapid iterative development in drones, cybersecurity, and situational awareness tools.

Capital Factory serves as a hub for defense innovation during SXSW, hosting the annual “Startup Crawl” and connecting startups with investors and military leaders. If you’re in Austin and want a briefing on Kinnami technology, email: patricia.friar@kinnami.com to schedule a time.

📰 Latest Blog: When Robotaxis Meet Real Emergencies: Why AI-Optimized Data Flow Is Critical

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Kinnami continues to bridge the gap between advanced technology and real-world operational impact—across continents, industries, and domains. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our global collaborations and demonstrate the power of resilient edge intelligence.