Velocity Summit Keynote Speaker Announced
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and The Protocase Companies are pleased to announce that Lieutenant General (Ret.) Christopher O. Mohan, former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, will serve as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Velocity Summit, taking place on November 17, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Co-presented by NCMBC and The Protocase Companies, the Velocity Summit will bring together leaders from industry, the military, government, policy, research, and workforce development to explore strategies that accelerate U.S. defense manufacturing and strengthen the nation’s industrial base.
For more information, visit: https://www.ncmbc.us/event/velocity-summit/
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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.
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