The Conference was Presented by Type One Ventures and Featured Global Innovators, Policy Makers and Industry Titans over 4 days in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Marketing Association (IMA) convened IMPACT 25, its landmark summit that took place in the heart of the nation's capital on Oct. 5-8, 2025. Presented by Type One Ventures, IMPACT 25 brought together the brightest minds at the intersection of Innovation, public policy and leadership. From technology pioneers and CEOs to elected officials and global change agents, this exclusive gathering was where the New Frontier of industry and policy converged.
IMPACT 25 Washington D.C. brought together over 150 new frontier leaders with policy makers
IMA Chairman of the board, Sinan Kanatsiz kicks off welcome speech at
IMPACT 25
The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington D.C. was the venue for IMPACT 25
In one special highlight at IMPACT 25, Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey shared an exclusive first look at the company's EagleEye platform for summit participants. EagleEye is a modular, AI-powered family of systems that unites command and control, digital vision and survivability within a single, adaptive architecture that puts mission control directly into a warfighter's helmet. The system equips dismounted operators with the ability to plan, fight and survive while connected to every asset in the battlespace. Palmer Luckey and Anduril independently developed advanced, core EagleEye technology while also partnering with Meta to develop key components for the broader EagleEye system. Their partnership aims to revolutionize national security by equipping the warfighter with unparalleled awareness and protection capabilities, powered by artificial intelligence and superior software.
Chaired by Sinan Kanatsiz, Founder of the Internet Marketing Association (IMA), the four-day event explored cutting-edge advancements across national security, biotech, digital currency, AI, aerospace, healthcare, fintech, defense, blockchain, education and more. At the same time, it also fostered strategic relationships with U.S. policymakers, regulatory leaders and think tanks.
"IMPACT 25 in Washington, D.C. was more than a conference; it was a declaration that innovation and policy must move forward together. Palmer Luckey's unveiling of EagleEye exemplified how visionaries are reshaping national security, while our panels and discussions opened the door to deeper collaboration between the private sector and government. This is the New Frontier and IMA is proud to be the bridge connecting New Frontier founders with the policy leaders who are shaping our future, says Sinan Kanatsiz, Chairman of IMA."
The summit was attended by admin, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum, Congressman Ken Calvert of California, Congressman Nick Begich of Alaska, Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin. Congressman Bill Huizenga of Michigan, Senator John Kramer of North Dakota and Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio.
New Frontier industries are driving the creation of jobs and GDP growth in America. As society continues to evolve, the New Frontier places a unique emphasis on space, artificial intelligence and digital currency, emphasizing the importance of innovation and technology. Other sectors the New Frontier focuses on include nuclear and renewable energy as well as reindustrialization. These industries contribute significantly to the United States economy, and the New Frontier discussions opened doors for optimizing these economic contributions.
The event was held at the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel. Replete with stunning views and refined decor, the Hay-Adams was the most opportune venue to bring together representatives of both the public and private sectors.
Attendees included Fortune 500 executives, founders of disruptive startups, venture capitalists, military veterans, university leaders, CIOs, doctors, attorneys, influential policymakers and AI trailblazers. These highly respected leaders of public and private sectors discussed innovation across industries, which sparked dialogue about regulation and innovation.
Event highlights included:
Welcome Dinner, Hay-Adams - October 5 Sinan Kanatsiz's Chairman's Welcome Dinner at the historic Hay-Adams Hotel was an unforgettable evening of global flavors and vibrant entertainment. Guests were treated to an elegant array of international cuisines. The night came alive with live music, which set a warm and festive tone when it gathered together esteemed leaders and innovators.
IMPACT 25 New Frontier Conference, Top of the Hay, Hay-Adams - October 6 The IMPACT 25 New Frontier Conference was held at the iconic Top of the Hay, overlooking the White House. The event assembled visionary leaders and innovators for a full day of cutting-edge dialogue and connection. It featured four keynote sessions and seven dynamic panels that explored the most pressing topics on the New Frontier from emerging space technologies and defense innovation to the future of global leadership. Attendees enjoyed a curated experience complete with a gourmet breakfast, chef-driven lunch and a lively cocktail party in the IMPACT Lounge, which offered unmatched views and networking opportunities at the heart of Washington, D.C. A live band was able to enhance the festive atmosphere created with the initial gathering of knowledgeable leaders.
Dealmaker Balcony Video Interviews, Top of the Hay - October 6: During the conference day, several in-person videos were recorded with select attendees to spotlight their contributions in building the New Frontier. These videos will be distributed via YouTube to share the insights of these leaders with others seeking to further strengthen related efforts in various relevant sectors.
VIP Tours of Washington, D.C. - October 7: Select participants enjoyed curated VIP tours of key national landmarks, offices and institutions that offered exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the history, architecture, policymakers and institutions shaping U.S. democracy. A highlight of this tour was a visit to Mount Vernon, the former estate of President George Washington. Participants were able to walk amongst the grounds and enjoy tasteful food and beverages while diving into the historic significance of Mount Vernon.
Congressional Dinner at the Capitol Hill Club - October 7: To cap off the experience, a private Congressional Dinner took place at the Capitol Hill Club, with over a dozen confirmed members of Congress, Senate, policy strategists and national security leaders. This evening fostered substantive discussions around the evolving relationship between innovation and regulation. Carefully curated floral arrangements lined the rooms of the Capitol Hill Club and enhanced the quality of discussions amongst leaders of our government.
AI Breakfast, Hay-Adams - October 8 In partnership with the IMA, Armada AI hosted an exclusive breakfast and fireside chat. This intimate gathering brought together select senior executives and policymakers for a high-level discussion on America's AI Action Plan. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape national priorities, this breakfast sought to foster strategic dialogue around innovation, security and public-private collaboration in the AI space.
Attendees included Fortune 500 executives, founders of disruptive startups, venture capitalists, military veterans, university leaders, CIOs, doctors, attorneys, influential policymakers and AI trailblazers. These highly respected leaders of public and private sectors discussed innovation across industries, which sparked dialogue about regulation and innovation.
Visionary Companies and Organizations: Type One Ventures, Armada, Leonid Capital Partners, Swift Engineering, Gravitics, Valar Atomics, Salesforce, Veritone, Ware Malcomb, Stanbridge University, Ford Motor Corp, MacArthur Group, Nayra, Capgemini, JetZero, Trusted Smart Chain, Jones Day, Forma Prime, Codazen, Infleqtion, Borla Defense, iTrustCapital, Anduril Industries, Natilus, Amazon, GUGLI, Sysco Foods, Reviver, Stanford University, SteadyIQ, Telly, Axiom Space, ServiceMob, UC Irvine, U.S. Congress, and dozens of others which add trillions to the GDP and drive growth in American jobs.
Speakers, Panelists, Interviewees, Topics:
Sinan Kanatsiz, Founder and Chairman of the Internet Marketing Association (IMA)- Impact of the New Frontier
Ryan Steelberg, CEO and President of Veritone, Inc.- Enterprise AI and the New Frontier
Keith Strier, Senior Vice President of Global AI Markets at AMD- AI Driving the New Frontier
Jay Symonds, Head of Home and Sporting Goods Advertising at Amazon- AI Innovating and the New Frontier
Adam Roseman, Founder and AI Transformation Leader at SteadyIQ- AI, Fintech, and the New Frontier
Dan Wright, CEO and Co-Founder of Armada- The New Frontier of Real World AI
Mike Merchant, CEO of Codazen- Future of Immersive Computing
Jamison Braun, Vice President of the Global Public Sector AMER at Salesforce- Public Sector AI and the New Frontier
Steve Economos, Co-Founder of Economos DeWolf Commercial Real Estate- Commercial Real Estate and the New Frontier
Ken Wink, CEO of Ware Malcomb- Reindustrialization and Manufacturing in the New Frontier
Dan Leaf, CEO, President, and Co-Founder of GUGLI Corporation- Telecom and Emergency Response Policy
Aleks Gampel, Co-Founder and COO, Cuby Technologies, Inc.- Infrastructure for Building Housing and the New Frontier
Matthew Blake, CEO of OneCruit Holdings Inc- Recruitment and the New Frontier
Scott Savian, Chief Product Officer at JetZero- Aerospace Innovation and the New Frontier
Joshua Dominic, Founder of Dreamstar Lines- Transportation Reform and the New Frontier
James Graham, President of Santa Margarita Ford- Transportation Policy and the New Frontier
Andrew Iorgulescu, CEO and President of Reviver- Transportation and the New Frontier
Dave Sparks, Co-Founder and CEO of Sparks Motors and DieselSellerz- Automotive Innovation and the New Frontier
Dr. Jay Calvert, Principal Surgeon at Jay Calvert Professional Corporation, MD- Healthcare and the New Frontier
Gorkey Vemulapalli, Chief Technology Officer at Oral Genome- Programming a Cure for Cancer and the New Frontier
Jin Hyung Lee, Founder of LVIS- AI Based Neurology and the New Frontier
Thomas Shaffer, President of Healthy Campus- Healthcare and the New Frontier
Dr. Frank LaFerla, Dean at University of California Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences- Neuroscience and the New Frontier
Tom Peck, EVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco- Innovations in Food Service and the New Frontier
Isaiah Taylor, Founder of Valar Atomics- Nuclear Energy and the New Frontier
Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion- Quantum Technology and the New Frontier
Nina Mahmoudpour, Chief of Staff and Investor at Type One Ventures- Investing in Space and the New Frontier
Ryan Kriser, Partner at Type One Ventures- Space and Policy and the New Frontier
Charles Beyrouthy, Managing Partner at Forma Prime- Venture Capital and the New Frontier
Shervin Pishevar, Founder and CEO of Sofreh Capital- Venture Capital and the New Frontier
MC Sungaila, Partner at Complex Appellate Litigation Group- Space Policy and the New Frontier
Omar Pimentel, Space Policy and Strategy SME- Space Defense Policy and the New Frontier
Chris Lay, Founding Partner at Leonid Capital Partners- Defense Economics and the New Frontier
Hamed Khalkhaki, President of Swift Engineering- AI in Aerospace: National Security and Economic Impact
Col. Greg Harrell, General Manager of Borla Defense and Aerospace- Defense Manufacturing and the New Frontier
Colin Doughan, CEO of Gravitics- Commercial Space Expansion and the New Frontier
Tejpaul Bhatia, CEO of Axiom- Space Infrastructure and the New Frontier
Aleksey Matsyushev, CEO of Natilus- Aerospace and Automation and the New Frontier
Bill Woolf, CEO of Space Force Association- National Security Space and the New Frontier
Palmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril Industries- Defense and Military Technology and the New Frontier
Kevin Maloney, CEO of iTrustCapital- Digital Currencies and Crypto and the New Frontier
Mark Thimmig, President and CEO of Eco Power Crypto- Eco Mining and the New Frontier
Matt Nicosia, Co-Creator of Trusted Smart Chain- Blockchain Infrastructure and the New Frontier
Congressman Bryan Steil, Representative for Wisconsin's 1st District- Digital Currency and AI Policy
Joel LaMontagne, Founder and CEO of Trivver- Shaping the Future of XR and AI
Kevin Fink, Financial Markets Partner at Jones Day- M&A, Legal Policy, and the New Frontier
IMPACT Award Winners: Additionally, IMA recognized a distinguished cohort of individuals and their companies' roles as leaders of the New Frontier in their respective fields.
Rob Towles, INK Games- FinTech Platform of the Year
James Graham, Santa Margarita Ford- Transportation Company of the Year
Chris Lay, Leonid Capital Partners- Financial Services Firm of the Year
Dan Leaf, GUGLI Corporation- Smart Buildings IoT Solution of the Year
Tom Sauer, MacArthur Group, LLC- Veteran Solution of the Year
Colin Myers, Blue Jasper Capital- Wealth Management Firm of the Year
Mike Merchant, Codazen- Developer of the Year
Hamed Khalkhaki, Swift Engineering- Aerospace Company of the Year
Kevin Maloney, iTrustCapital- Digital Currency Company of the Year
Gorkey Vemulapalli, Oral Genome- Healthcare Leader of the Year
Yasith Weerasuriya, Stanbridge University- Career College of the Year
Kevin Fink, Jones Day- M&A Specialist of the Year
M.C. Sungaila, Complex Appellate Litigation Group- Space Legal Person of the Year
Jin Hyung Lee, LVIS- Healthcare Ai Platform of the Year
Dan Wright, Armada- Edge AI Platform of the Year
Ken Wink, Ware Malcomb- CEO of the Year
Lawrence R. Armstrong, Ware Malcomb- Chairman of the Year
Ryan Kriser, Type One Ventures- Venture Capitalist of the Year
Daniel Hendrix, Hendrix Consulting- Consultant of the Year
Matt Collins, TruArc Health- Healthcare Innovator of the Year
Mark Thimmig, Eco Power Crypto- Energy Powering Technology of the Year
Nolan Giblin, Natilus- Aerospace Innovation of the Year Presented by Type One Ventures
Tom Peck, Sysco- CIO of the Year
Matt Nicosia, Trusted Smart Chain- Blockchain Platform of the Year
Ryan Steelberg, Veritone- Enterprise Ai Solution of the Year
Matthew Kinsella, Infleqtion- Quantum Computing Company of the Year
Chris Robertson, Peak Financial Group- Family Office Specialist of the Year
Erick Dickens, Borla Defense & Aerospace- Defense Solution of the Year
Sean Burnett, Pepperdine University- Private University of the Year
Anuj Bhalla, serviceMob- SaaS Platform of the Year
Dr. Jay Calvert- Plastic Surgeon of the Year
Adam Roseman, SteadyIQ- Modular Agentic AI Platform of the Year
Jason Weaver, Weaver Consulting Group- Professional Services Firm of the Year
Steve Economos, Economos DeWolf- Commercial Broker of the Year
Frank LaFerla, UCI School of Biological Sciences- Researcher of the Year
Chris Duncan, Squire Patton Boggs LLP- Attorney of the Year
Dan Kang, Berify- Blockchain Solution of the Year
Joel LaMontagne, TRIVVER- XR Ad Platform of the Year
Joshua Dominic, Dreamstar Lines- Entrepreneur of the Year
Long Nguyen, CuraPatient- Fraud Detection Solution of the Year
Isaiah Taylor, Valar Atomics- Nuclear Energy Solution of the Year
Matthew Blake, OneCruit- Recruitment Platform of the Year
Aleksandr Gampel, Cuby- Innovative Housing Solution of the Year
Lance Ware, DEC LLC- Hyperscale-Warehouse Solution of the Year
Tom OLeary, JetZero- Aerospace Innovator of the Year
Mike Gentile, CISOSHARE- Security Solutions Provider of the Year
Zach Marano, Type One Ventures- Innovator of the Year
Palmer Luckey, Anduril Industries- National Security Innovation Award
Bree Jacoby, BREE- Stylist of the Year
David Azouz, 1st London Real Estate Investments- Real Estate Innovation of the Year
Shaye McClory, Internet Marketing Association- Most Valuable Player 2025
Will Tober, Hughes Marino- Commercial Real Estate Advisory Firm of the Year
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IMPACT 25 highlighted the intersection of policy and innovation. Bringing together experts from across the country, the conference enabled leaders in entrepreneurship and government to come together and discuss the New Frontier as it pertains to policy making agendas in Washington D.C. The event was designed to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors, driven by the Internet Marketing Association.
The annual IMA IMPACT conference brings together experts across many disciplines to share their experience and expertise with like-minded individuals. Every year, a new milestone is set in order to promote deeper engagement into the latest industry trends.
Members of IMA represent a wide range of fields associated with the New Frontier and are trailblazers in their respective industries and apply this mindset to both their business as well as society.
For details on the event, visit the IMPACT 25 website at www.impact25.live.
For information on the Internet Marketing Association, visit www.imanetwork.org.
About the Internet Marketing Association: IMA is one of the fastest growing and largest Internet marketing groups in the world, with professional New Frontier members in fields including space, digital currencies, healthcare, robotics, AI, national security, manufacturing, biotech, deep tech and transportation. It provides a platform where proven Internet marketing strategies are demonstrated and shared to increase members' value to their organizations. IMA is underwritten by corporate partners to provide an opportunity to learn, engage and define best practices without making a financial commitment. www.imanetwork.org
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