North Carolina Manufacturers: Connect with Defense Leaders at Velocity Summit

North Carolina manufacturers are helping shape the future of the defense industrial base, and the Velocity Summit offers a unique opportunity to understand where your company fits into that mission.

The Velocity Summit will bring together leaders from the military, government, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, maritime, and supply chain sectors to discuss a critical national security challenge: How can we move faster from military requirements to manufactured products and capabilities?

For manufacturers specializing in machining, metal forming, fabrication, welding, automation, and component production, this is an opportunity to hear directly from industry and military leaders about the challenges facing defense manufacturing and where North Carolina businesses may be able to contribute.

Why Attend?

The Velocity Summit will feature panel discussions and conversations focused on:

  • The Military Perspective – What Readiness Requires: Hear from military leaders about operational readiness and the manufacturing capabilities needed to support national defense.
  • Defense Manufacturing and Production Challenges: Explore barriers that slow production, limit manufacturing capacity, and make it difficult to respond quickly to changing military requirements.
  • Supply Chain Resilience and Industrial Capacity: Learn about the importance of strengthening domestic supply chains and expanding the capabilities of manufacturers and component suppliers.
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation: Discuss how manufacturing technologies, engineering solutions, and more efficient production processes can help accelerate the delivery of critical defense capabilities.

The program is designed to encourage practical discussions and connections among the military, government, and manufacturing communities. Even if your company does not currently hold federal contracts, understanding these challenges and connecting with others in the defense manufacturing ecosystem can help you identify potential opportunities to support defense-related work in the future.

Event Details

We want North Carolina manufacturers to be part of these conversations as we work to connect our state’s industrial capabilities with the evolving needs of the military and defense industry.

Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your organization who may be interested in defense manufacturing, business development, or exploring opportunities to support federal customers.

We hope to see you in Wilmington!

For more information, visit: http://go.pardot.com/e/934193/event-velocity-summit-/xh551/1159476456/h/0VxQLHIlKlWxya_ZR912uKy02HIijbjO_cFYvkr7Jkk

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About the North Carolina Military Business Center

The North Carolina Military Business Center is a statewide business development and technology transition entity of the State of North Carolina, embedded in community colleges and headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College. NCMBC leverages military and other federal business opportunities to expand North Carolina’s economy, grow jobs and improve quality of life.

About The Protocase Companies

The Protocase Companies—comprising Protocase, ProtoSpace Mfg and 45Drives—operate at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and open-source infrastructure. Through a velocity-first approach to engineering and fabrication, the organization helps engineering and technology teams rapidly iterate hardware, validate designs and move toward production on timelines aligned with modern technology and mission requirements.