DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition

The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the warfighter.

Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit

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The Must Attend Event

The annual Summit is the ONLY opportunity for the ENTIRE Army Aviation Community to gather in one place at one time focused solely on Army Aviation issues. There are opportunities to Network, be Recognized, have your Voice heard and Support our Soldiers and their Families.

19th Annual Homeland Security Week

The Homeland Security Week Summit annually attracts over 500 attendees and 40 expert speakers from across the homeland security ecosystem. Senior officials from DHS, DOJ, and local law enforcement join leading industry innovators and technology providers to address one critical question: “how can we best protect the U.S.

Defense and Intelligence Space Conference 2026

When. February 9-11, 2026

Where. Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston VA and Surrounding Areas
Unclassified and TS//SCI

Scheduled for February 9-11, 2026, this event is a must-attend for professionals across the national security space enterprise. We are also excited to announce that DISC 2026 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Reston.

AFCEA: Space Industry Days 2025

The Space Industry Days planning team is closely monitoring impacts from the government shutdown. At this moment, we are still planning to host Space Industry Days on Oct 22-23.
However, if the government shutdown is not resolved by Oct 14, we are working with our venue host (LAX Marriott) to move the dates to early 2026.

Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit

The Offices of US Senator Thom Tillis and US Senator Ted Budd, and the North Carolina Military Business Center will host the Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems (DISC) Summit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

When. March 18-19, 2026 (postponed from November 18-19, 2025)

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Inside the new “Golden Dome” Project: 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. Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an exclusive update on the recent GDA Industry Day and upcoming Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract opportunities, including the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, the Missile Defense Agile Professional Services Solution (MAPSS) contracts, and other initiatives shaping the future of national missile defense.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation hosts Drone Competition

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is proud to present a first-of-its-kind drone challenge where military, academic, and industry participants will compete side by side to unleash drone dominance. Participants will be challenged to the utmost in a series of novel, complex, and exciting FPV and tactical exercises that will require real-time innovation and adaptation to win.

10/23 – Opps Talk: Aerospace, Ground Vehicles and Maritime

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

9/25 – Opps Talk: Ground Vehicles and Maritime

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

USCG Virtual Industry Day for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Program Executive Officer  (PEO) for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) will be holding a Virtual Industry Day event to engage with industry about the USCG’s needs relating to a potential upcoming requirement(s) and obtain information from industry as the USCG continues to seek a holistic approach to implementing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) throughout the service with an immediate focus on rapidly deployable and adaptable C-UAS solutions for fixed, mobile, and temporary deployments to secure critical infrastructure and high-profile events. 

8/28 – Opps Talk: Aerospace, Ground Vehicles and Maritime

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

7/24 – Opps Talk: Aerospace and Ground Vehicles

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.