Forging the Future: AI in Manufacturing Collider 2026
Overview
Explore how AI is transforming manufacturing through real-world applications, expert panels, AFRL insights, and industry demos.
Forging the Future: AI in Manufacturing Collider
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the future of manufacturing — from predictive maintenance and computer vision to autonomous production systems and digital twins. The “Forging the...
Innovate 2026 Tech Forum
Innovate 2026 is purpose-built to accelerate technology maturation and transition, connecting emerging capabilities with real mission needs, acquisition pathways, and transition partners across the broader missile defense ecosystem. In contrast, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) small business event focuses on assisting small business contractors in doing business with the MDA.
LCID/WDI 2026
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC) Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) and Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI) will take place within the same week. Both events will be co-hosted with DaytonDefense and hosted at the Dayton Convention Center. LCID and WDI will remain standalone...
Tinker and the Primes 2026
Where Aerospace, Defense and Government Contracting Connect.
Direct access to prime contractors, government agencies, and supplier opportunities at one of the nation’s premier defense industry events.
AFRL Midwest Hub Network Information Session and Q&A Aug 2026
Join AFRL Midwest Hub Network on the first Wednesday of every month for our Network Information Session. This is your opportunity to ask us your questions, get up-to-date information on proposals and funding, and get the latest info from within the Network. No registration is needed.
Space & Missile Defense Symposium 2026
Space and Missile Defense - Defending America at Home and Abroad
The SMD Symposium is the leading educational, professional development and networking event in the space and missile defense community. The symposium is widely attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and our allies around the world.