16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting
Join us on Thursday, July 17th for the 16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting, This year’s event – hosted by MxD in Chicago, IL – will provide opportunities for engagement, networking, and knowledge sharing, as well as an opportunity to tour MxD’s 22,000 square foot research facility that is used to test and demonstrate new manufacturing and workforce training technologies, as well as need for cybersecurity in manufacturing.
The NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting serves as a connector for the aerospace and defense communities across the Midwest, championing innovation, collaboration and regional growth. As part of the National Defense Industrial Association, the chapter plays a vital role in advancing national security through the integration and acceleration of emerging technologies.
We’re excited to announce that Michael A. Brown, former director, Defense Innovation Unit (DUI), U.S. Dept. of Defense, will be our keynote speaker at this year’s event. He’ll join other esteemed speakers and presenters associated with the defense industrial base to be announced once confirmed.
Why Attend?
- Connect with Defense and Industry Leaders
Network with key stakeholders from the Department of Defense, prime contractors, suppliers, and innovators driving national security initiatives across the region. - Gain Insight into Emerging Defense Priorities
Hear directly from experts about evolving defense strategies, funding priorities, and how industry can align to support mission-critical needs. - Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies
Learn about the latest advancements in digital manufacturing, cybersecurity, clean energy, and more—discover opportunities to apply these innovations within the defense ecosystem. - Grow Your Business in the Defense Sector
Identify potential partnerships, business development opportunities, and procurement insights that can help you navigate and thrive in the defense marketplace. - Support Regional Innovation and Workforce Development
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of defense in the Great Lakes region—help strengthen the talent pipeline and technology base that supports our warfighters.
Speaker Details
Michael A. Brown, Partner, Shield Capital
Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director at Emerging Technologies Institute
David Boulay - President
Kate Timmerman - CEO, Chicago Quantum Exchange
Harley Johnson, Director and CEO, Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park
Mark Schwartz - CEO, Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing
Jeremy Roehm, Chief of Technology & Partnerships - US, Rolls-Royce
Event Topic
Cybersecurity, Networking, TechnologyRelevant Audiences
All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, City Government, County Government, Municipalities, State Government, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans AffairsOther Agency
Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies, Foreign Governments/Agencies
Active US Military, Speaker:
$ 0.00
General Admission:
$ 50.00
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