The Department of War 2026 Mentor-Protégé Summit
April 7, 2026 - April 9, 2026

Bridging Opportunities: Scaling Innovation for National Defense
Join us April 7th – 9th, 2026, in Arlington, VA, for the Mentor-Protégé Program Summit 2026.
Hosted by the DoW OSBP, this is an opportunity to participate in a prestigious event that brings small businesses together with leaders in the defense industry.
The theme for this year is Bridging Opportunities: Scaling Innovation for National Defense. This summit is designed to empower collaboration, spark innovation, and strengthen our national defense through impactful partnerships.
The annual MPP Summit aims to support small businesses through education, networking, and collaboration, in keeping with the mission of the DoW OSBP. Attendees will experience dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and keynote speeches delivered by leading government, industry, and academic experts.
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