Defense on Tap | Southern Pines is co-hosted by the NAMC and Aegis Power Systems.
Defense on Tap – Southern Pines
November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) and Aegis Power Systems are bringing Defense on Tap to Southern Pines for an evening built around one of the most powerful forces in national security:
The right people, in the right room, having the right conversations.
Set inside BHAWK—a destination shaped by service, sacrifice and gratitude—Defense on Tap will bring together defense innovators, industry leaders, government partners, veterans and members of the regional ecosystem for an evening of genuine connection.
No sprawling exhibit hall.
No thirty-slide capability briefings.
No awkward conference small talk.
Just good drinks, a remarkable setting and a room full of people who understand that relationships can be the difference between a promising idea and a capability delivered to the Warfighter.
Less Conference. More Conversation.
Co-hosted by NAMC and Aegis Power Systems, Defense on Tap creates the kind of environment where conversations happen naturally.
Meet the people developing emerging technologies. Connect with organizations supporting the defense mission. Trade insights with leaders who understand the challenges of navigating the defense market—and discover where your capabilities, experience or relationships might help move the mission forward.
Whether you are deeply established in the defense industrial base or looking for a more meaningful way into the ecosystem, this is your opportunity to step outside the usual event format and connect with the community behind the capability.
Built for the Defense Community
Defense on Tap welcomes:
- Defense manufacturers, technology developers and innovators
- Government, military and acquisition professionals
- Prime contractors, integrators and specialized suppliers
- Veterans, entrepreneurs and regional business leaders
- Organizations working to strengthen the national security ecosystem
You do not need a booth. You do not need a pitch deck.
Bring your perspective, your questions and a willingness to meet someone new.
A Venue with a Story
There could not be a better home for Defense on Tap in North Carolina than BHAWK—Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.
Founded by retired Army veterans Brad and Jessica Halling, BHAWK was created as an expression of gratitude and a tribute to those who have served our Nation and our communities. Its story, atmosphere and connection to the military community make it the perfect setting for an event centered on service, relationships and mission.
Pull Up a Chair
The defense ecosystem is built through contracts and capabilities—but it moves through trust.
Join NAMC and Aegis Power Systems in Southern Pines for a different kind of defense event: one where introductions become conversations, conversations become partnerships and partnerships become force multipliers.
When. November 5, 2026, 5:00 pm
Where. BHAWK – Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.
Registration Closes October 20.
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