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SUMMARY:Northwest Michigan Defense Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NDIA Michigan Chapter is proud to be a supporting sponsor for the2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Event Links				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									register\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									agenda\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									sponsor\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					About the Northern Michigan Defense Conference 2026				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									Join industry leaders\, defense experts\, manufacturers\, and small business innovators at the Northern Michigan Defense Conference\, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the vast opportunities within the defense and federal contracting sectors. This event is designed to connect businesses\, government officials\, and thought leaders to advance collaboration and innovation in Michigan’s growing defense and aerospace ecosystem. Through engaging presentations\, attendees will gain valuable insights into the federal procurement process\, emerging opportunities in defense and aerospace\, and best practices for doing business with the federal government. This event is a must-attend for business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals eager to expand their presence in the defense and aerospace industries. Whether you’re an established contractor\, a small business looking to break into the federal market\, or a professional seeking insights into the latest defense trends\, the Northern Michigan Defense Conference will provide you with the knowledge\, tools\, and connections to succeed. Secure your spot today and be part of this transformative event shaping the future of Michigan’s defense and aerospace sectors! 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									WHEREHagerty Centerat Northwestern Michigan College715 E Front St.Traverse City\, MI 49686 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									WHENMarch 5-6\, 2026 								\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									FEESFull Registration: $175Federal government: $25  (Active-duty members of the military and government employees are required to present their government ID at check-in to confirm their status) 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Registration fee includes Coffee\, Buffet Lunch\, Refreshments & Cocktail Reception. Refunds cannot be given one week prior to the event taking place. For additional information or questions\, please email molly.macgirr@traverseconnect.com 								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Click on an area of interest below				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												AGENDA\n					\n\n					Day 1: Thursday\, March 5th\, 202610:30 a.m. Registration11:00 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks11:30 a.m. Overview of the State of the State Defense/Aerospace In Michigan12:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking 1:30 p.m. Maritime Industrial Base & SME Update 2:30 p.m. Detroit Arsenal Panel4:00 p.m. NAMC Overview – OTA’s and opportunities 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception Day 2: Friday\, March 6th\, 20268:00 a.m. Registration\, Breakfast & Networking9:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks 9:30 a.m. Opening by MG Rogers 10:30 a.m. Prime Panel – Defense/Maritime/Aerospace Panel12:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking 1:00 p.m. Space Forces Association (SFA)/ Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Panel2:00 p.m. APEX Accelerators3:00 p.m. General Service Administration (GSA) – Opportunities for Businesses4:00 p.m. Army Contracting Command Panel5:30 p.m. Adjourned \n				\n								\n						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n							\n					\n												\n															\n								\n													\n												SPONSOR INFORMATION\n					\n\n					Join industry leaders\, defense experts\, manufacturers\, and small business innovators at the Northern Michigan Defense Conference\, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the vast opportunities within the defense and federal contracting sectors. This event is designed to connect businesses\, government officials\, and thought leaders to advance collaboration and innovation in Michigan’s growing defense and aerospace ecosystem. Through engaging presentations\, attendees will gain valuable insights into the federal procurement process\, emerging opportunities in defense and aerospace\, and best practices for doing business with the federal government. This event is a must-attend for business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals eager to expand their presence in the defense and aerospace industries. Whether you’re an established contractor\, a small business looking to break into the federal market\, or a professional seeking insights into the latest defense trends\, the Northern Michigan Defense Conference will provide you with the knowledge\, tools\, and connections to succeed. Reception Sponsor: $5\,000 – (Two Available)Beverage Sponsor: $2\,500 – (Two Available) One Sold: Networks NorthwestBreakfast Sponsor: $2\,500 – (Two Available)Lunch Sponsor: $2\,500 – (Two Available)Lanyard Sponsor: $2\,000 – (One Available) Sold: Saab\, Inc.Notepad And Pen Sponsor: $2\,000 – (Two Available)Coffee Sponsor: $1\,000 – (Two Available)Vendor Networking Sponsor Table: $1\,000 – (Seven Available) One Sold: Alro Steel CorporationWi-fi Sponsor: – $850 – (Four Available) For more details on sponsorships\, go to HERE\, or contact Molly MacGirr. \n				\n								\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Event Sponsors				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n											\n							\n									\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Ticket Information				\n				\n				\n				\n									Full Registration: $175Federal Government: $25 -Coffee\, Buffet Lunch\, Refreshments & Cocktail Reception included in ticket price. -Refunds cannot be given one week prior to the event taking place – thank you for understanding.
URL:https://ndia-mich.org/event/northwest-michigan-defense-conference/
LOCATION:Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College\, 715 E Front St\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686\, United States
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