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SUMMARY:Velocity Summit
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Military Business Center and The Protocase Companies will co-present the Velocity Summit on November 17\, 2026 in Wilmington\, North Carolina.  \nThe Velocity Summit is a one-day event built around a central premise: America’s defense manufacturing capacity problem is\, at its heart\, a velocity problem. The United States possesses extraordinary engineering talent\, technology\, capital and advanced manufacturing expertise.  However\, modern requirements are exposing the consequences of an industrial system that can take years to translate needs into manufactured capability\, struggle to expand production when demands change\, and it is highly dependent on complex supply chains. \nThe Velocity Summit will convene senior leaders from across North Carolina and the national defense ecosystem\, including top representatives from advanced manufacturing\, aerospace and maritime industry\, logistics and supply chain\, the U.S. military and federal government\, public policy\, academia and research\, workforce development\, technology\, and economic development.  \nThe Velocity Summit will focus on a fundamental question: what would have to change for the United States to become dramatically faster at turning a military need into manufactured capability at scale\, and how can North Carolina lead the way? Participants will examine the entire industrial pathway\, including where time is lost between a requirement and a production-ready design; how shipyards\, aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers can expand throughput; how manufacturers can accommodate engineering changes without resetting lengthy processes; how smaller machine shops and component suppliers can enter programs faster; and how new manufacturing technologies can transition into production.  \nDiscussions at the Velocity Summit will address production issues\, supply chain resilience\, workforce development\, advanced manufacturing technologies\, and strategies to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base. The Velocity Summit will spotlight North Carolina’s manufacturing\, military\, research\, and logistics capabilities and how they can be leveraged to accelerate defense manufacturing and support national security objectives.  \nWhen. November 17\, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  \nWhere. Cape Fear Community College\nUnion Station Conference Center\, Room 508\n502 N Front Street Wilmington\, NC 28401  \nParking Information: Coming Soon.   \nAgenda.    \nWhy attend? Gain insight into challenges faced by US national security including strengthening the defense industrial base\, manufacturing capacity\, and speed  \n\nConnect with senior leaders from industry\, military\, government\, academia\, and workforce development \nExplore opportunities to support defense programs in aerospace\, maritime\, advanced manufacturing\, logistics\, and emerging technologies \nEngage in discussions focused on solutions to production\, manufacturing\, supply chain challenges\, and workforce needs \nLearn how North Carolina’s manufacturing\, research\, logistics\, and military assets can help enhance US defense readiness \n\nWho should attend?   \n\nManufacturers and defense contractors \nAerospace\, maritime\, and logistics professionals \nMilitary and government leaders \nTechnology and innovation companies \nAcademia\, research\, and workforce development organizations \nEconomic development professionals \nOrganizations interested in supporting U.S. defense readiness and national security initiatives\n\nREGISTER\nACCOMMODATIONS.  In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, the North Carolina Military Business Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require special accommodations\, please contact Courtney Smedick (courtney@ncmbc.us) two weeks prior to the event.
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summit/
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SUMMARY:U.S. DOT's Veteran Owned Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date:        November 17\, 2026 \nCost:         FREE – Registration is required! \nLocation:  U.S. DOT Headquarters \nFormat:    In-person \nIn observance of Veterans Day\, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)\, in partnership with the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development\, will host a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Summit on Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at U.S. DOT Headquarters. \nThis day-long\, in-person event will recognize and celebrate veteran entrepreneurs and their service to our nation. The Summit’s primary focus is to increase VOSB awareness of—and access to—federal contracting opportunities; provide practical education on doing business with the U.S. DOT and the federal government; and connect firms with relevant tools\, resources\, and agency representatives. \nThe VOSB Summit will help veteran-owned small businesses learn about federal contracting and connect with agency representatives. \n\nLearn how to do business with U.S. DOT and other federal agencies.\nHear federal contracting best practices and learn about VOSB-focused resources.\nParticipate in one-on-one matchmaking with agency representatives.\nDiscuss upcoming contracting opportunities and build business relationships.\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/u-s-dots-veteran-owned-small-business-summit/
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SUMMARY:Joint Innovation Outpost Virtual Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The Army’s Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is where urgent operational needs meet expert acquisition. The JIOP serves as the Army’s nexus for rapid innovation at the operational acquisition detachments for XVIII Airborne Corps\, I Corps\, and III Armored Corps. The JIOP is chartered to discover\, develop\, and deliver decisive capabilities directly to the warfighter. \nIndustry is a key partner and stakeholder for our mission\, and we want to hear from you. Join our team for a 100% virtual industry engagement on 17 November 2026; 1400-1530ET. \nSome broad capability Areas of Interest: \n\nDefensive Fires / Counter UAS\nElectronic Warfare\nC2 Architecture and CDR’s Visualization\nPower Projection and Operational Reach\nAutonomous/Unmanned Systems\nAnd More\n\nRegister at https://lnkd.in/eiQDfFjx
URL:https://www.ncmbc.us/event/joint-innovation-outpost-virtual-industry-day/
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