DISC 2025 Postponed
Due to current federal travel restrictions, uncertainty related to the current government shutdown, and our commitment to providing attendees with a high-quality program, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems (DISC) Summit originally scheduled for November 18-19, 2025.
MBB Participating Government and Military
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium are pleased to announce the following government and military organizations participating in the upcoming symposium.
Session Summary – Medical Research and Development: Opportunities to Connect with Warfighters and Veterans
Representatives from military treatment facilities (MTFs), major military commands, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Fort Bragg Research Institute (FBRI) will outline processes for industry- and academia-based researchers and medical product developers to connect with military units, warfighters and veterans in North Carolina.
Inside the new “Golden Dome for America (GDA)” Project:
A Post-Event Report of the GDA Industry Day and DoD Contract Opportunities in SHIELD, MAPSS, & Beyond
The Department of Defense’s Golden Dome for America Project is opening new doors for innovation, technology development, and professional services — and your organization could be part of it.
Session Summary: Saving Lives in the Drone Battlefield
Drones and unmanned systems have transformed battlefield medicine. During lunch remarks, a Ukrainian medical provider will describe how drones and UGVs are saving lives by delivering medical supplies, conducting rapid casualty evacuation, and enabling telemedicine under fire. Lessons from Ukraine’s experience will inform U.S.
Session Summary: Forging the Future of Military Medicine – From Battlefield Concepts to Dual-Use Deployment
This session brings together defense leaders shaping the future of military medicine, from conceptual design through real-world deployment. Panelists will explore critical gaps and capabilities across battlefield medicine, medical R&D, and dual-use technologies. Discussions will highlight efforts to modernize medical force structures for 2040, deliver care in contested environments, and integrate innovations from DARPA’s biotech frontier to MTF-level operations.
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