Regional Defense Manufacturing & Innovation Summit
from WA Apex Accelerator
About this event
Looking to sell your products or services to the U.S. military? This event will introduce companies to the six Critical Technology Areas and industrial base needs of the military, ranging from munitions and batteries to drones and critical metals.
What to Expect
- Insights on DoW manufacturing priorities, supply chain gaps, and upcoming procurement needs
- Networking among manufacturers and innovative companies
- Highlighting innovation that supports production capability, technology transition, and industrial readiness
- Updates on contracting policy developments such as cybersecurity (CMMC) and defense procurement tools (e.g., DIBBS)
Developing Agenda
Speaker Announcements Coming Soon!
9:00am – 9:15am -Welcome and Introductions
9:20am – 9:55am -Keynote Address
DoW priorities, small business engagement, and pathways into critical technology initiatives.
10:00am – 10:30 am -Thought Leadership Pane: Energy Storage Solutions / Power Resilience
Panelists will include businesses that are already selling or on the verge of selling to deense agencies. Moderated by the Pacific Northwest Mission Accelerator Center with panelists from innovative energy-centric companies in the Pacific Northwest, attendees wil
10:45 am – 12:15 pm -Resource Organization Roundtable Discussions
Confirmed participation from regional resource agencies and military installations including Washington APEX Accelerator, Impact Washington (MEP), PNDC, Northwest Tech Bridge, Northwest Innovation Resource Center, USPTO, NUWC Division - Keyport, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, PNSF&IMF, USACE, PNWMAC, and the Economic Development Alliance Skagit County.
12:15pm – 1:00pm -Lunch and Networking
