NCMBC Spring Events are LIVE!

The Offices of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and U.S. Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center, are pleased to announce that registration is now open for three major industry-focused events scheduled for Spring 2026.

These events offer a variety of opportunities to connect with federal and defense agencies, prime contractors, and industry leaders across key federal and defense sectors. 

Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit (DISC)
About: Connect with federal and defense agencies involved in, acquisition, sustainment and R&D across the defense aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime, and armaments markets. 
​​​​​​Who should attend: OEMs, suppliers, service providers, R&D entities, federal and defense agencies
When: March 18-19, 2026
Where: Chapel Hill, NC
Register

Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure, & Environmental Summit
About: “The Summit” brings together over 800+ representatives in the construction industry such as the Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marine Corps Installations East, and many more. The Summit is the premier, best-established and most-recognized federal construction event in the Southeast. 
Who should attend: General and specialty contractors in VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL
When. April 14-16, 2026
Where: Wilmington, NC
Register

Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit (FEDTEX)
About: FEDTEX connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers, textile supply chain suppliers, cut and sew contractors, research and development (R&D) facilities, testing labs and academic resources.
Who should attend: Prime textile manufactures and textile supply chain manufacturers
When: May 19-20, 2026
Where: Raleigh, NC
Register