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SUMMARY:16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting - in person (Chicago\, IL)
DESCRIPTION:Join the 16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting at MxD Chicago! \nClick HERE to view Speaker bios \nThursday\, July 17 \n\n\n16th ANNUAL NDIA GREAT LAKES CHAPTER MEETING\n\n\n\n\nJoin our NDIA Chapter Members\, MxD\, and WPI along with a fantastic speaker line-up for this annual event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\n  \n\nThursday\, July 17 · 1 – 6:30pm CDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n  \n\nMxD \n1415 North Cherry Avenue Chicago\, IL 60642 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – Registration Opens \n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Program Begins \n\nNDIA Welcome & Year in Review — Nick Cucci\, President & MxD Welcome — Berardino Baratta\, CEO\, MxD\n\n\n\n\n1:35 PM – Keynote \n\nMichael A. Brown\, Partner\, Shield Capital\n\n\n\n\n2:05 PM – Featured Speaker \n\nDr. Arun Seraphin\, Executive Director at Emerging Technologies Institute\n\n\n\n\n2:45 PM – MxD Factor Floor Tour \n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM – Panel Discussion on Quantum & AI Driving the Future of Defense \n\nMODERATOR — David Boulay – President\, IMEC PANELISTS: — Kate Timmerman – CEO\, Chicago Quantum Exchange — Harley Johnson\, Director and CEO\, Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park — Mark Sch…\n\n4:10 PM – Featured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Roehm\, Chief of Technology & Partnerships – US\, Rolls-Royce\n\n\n\n\n4:40 PM – Networking Reception \n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – End of Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nFree venue parking\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are Welcome! Join our NDIA Chapter Members\, MxD\, and WPI along with a fantastic speaker line-up for this annual event. This in-person event will be held in Chicago\, IL. \n\n\n\n\nNDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting – Overview\nJoin us on Thursday\, July 17th for the 16th Annual NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Meeting\, This year’s event – hosted by MxD in Chicago\, IL – will provide opportunities for engagement\, networking\, and knowledge sharing\, as well as an opportunity to tour MxD’s 22\,000 square foot research facility that is used to test and demonstrate new manufacturing and workforce training technologies\, as well as need for cybersecurity in manufacturing. \nThe NDIA Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting serves as a connector for the aerospace and defense communities across the Midwest\, championing innovation\, collaboration and regional growth. As part of the National Defense Industrial Association\, the chapter plays a vital role in advancing national security through the integration and acceleration of emerging technologies. \nWe’re excited to announce that Michael A. Brown\, former director\, Defense Innovation Unit (DUI)\, U.S. Dept. of Defense\, will be our keynote speaker at this year’s event. He’ll join other esteemed speakers and presenters associated with the defense industrial base to be announced once confirmed. \nAgenda\nCLICK to view the program agenda. \nCLICK here to view speaker bios. \nWhy Attend? \nConnect with Defense and Industry Leaders\nNetwork with key stakeholders from the Department of Defense\, prime contractors\, suppliers\, and innovators driving national security initiatives across the region. \nGain Insight into Emerging Defense Priorities\nHear directly from experts about evolving defense strategies\, funding priorities\, and how industry can align to support mission-critical needs. \nExplore Cutting-Edge Technologies\nLearn about the latest advancements in digital manufacturing\, cybersecurity\, clean energy\, and more—discover opportunities to apply these innovations within the defense ecosystem. \nGrow Your Business in the Defense Sector\nIdentify potential partnerships\, business development opportunities\, and procurement insights that can help you navigate and thrive in the defense marketplace. \nSupport Regional Innovation and Workforce Development\nBe part of the conversation shaping the future of defense in the Great Lakes region—help strengthen the talent pipeline and technology base that supports our warfighters. \n\n\n\n\nPresented By: \n\nNational Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Great Lakes Chapter\nMxD – Host\nWisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dress Code: Uniform of the day / Business Casual \n\n\n\n\nNotes from event host MxD: \n\nFree parking is available to MxD guests.\nPlease note for this event\, no citizens from US Sanctioned Countries will be allowed.\n\nArea Lodging and Directions via Public Transportation\nCLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\nThank You to our Chapter Sponsors!
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/16th-ndia-great-lakes-chapter-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MxD Innovation Center\, 1415 North Cherry Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Events,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:MxD Supply Chain Summit: Growing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is decreasing at an alarming rate. MxD\, the Digital Manufacturing and Cyber Institute is hosting a Supply Chain Summit to discuss the unique needs of primes and suppliers in this event. In tje targeted breakout sessions\, topics include addressing the capabilities necessary to work with a defense OEM\, highlighting cybersecurity requirements\, workforce training\, and identifying supply chain programs and resources. \nWho should attend:\nThis event is for OEMs\, their suppliers\, and manufacturers interested in supporting the DoD. \nKey Speakers: \nBerardina Baratta \nFederico Sciammarella \nMike Cadenazzi
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/mxd-supply-chain-summit-growing-the-u-s-defense-industrial-base/
LOCATION:MxD Innovation Center\, 1415 North Cherry Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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