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NOVEMBER 19-21, 2025  |  NATIONAL HARBOR, MD
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PLATINUM SPONSOR



3B Protection

3B Protection

3B Protection delivers advanced ballistic and blast-resistant solutions tailored for military, government, and critical infrastructure needs. Our rapid deploy walls, shelters, gates, and other products safeguard personnel and assets from complex threats including ballistic attacks, explosions, and environmental hazards, ensuring durability, quick installation, and real-world performance standards.

3bprotection.com




Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon an RTX business

Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. We specialize in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions.

www.rtx.com/raytheon



GOLD SPONSOR



BAE Systems

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, our dedication shows in everything we do. We’re pioneering inventions to defend our national security, protect our men and women in uniform, and sustain the prosperity of our communities and our planet. Our culture is built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

www.baesystems.com




Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto finds better ways to provide the materials the world needs to grow and decarbonize. These metals and minerals are found everywhere in everyday life: aluminum for cars, copper for renewable energy technologies, iron ore for the steel in our cities, lithium for electric vehicles, and those needed for national security applications.

www.riotinto.com



SILVER SPONSORS



Boeing

Boeing
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.

Webiste: www.boeing.com


DACIS

DACIS

DACIS provides comprehensive competitive intelligence, market research, and global forecasts for Federal technology, aerospace, and defense sectors. It helps organizations develop winning strategies, outmaneuver competitors, and identify the right partners with speed and accuracy. By simplifying complex, scattered data into dynamic, intuitive views, DACIS enables team members to quickly gain strategic insights. This fosters enhanced situational awareness and sharper competitive intelligence, giving companies a decisive advantage in pursuing and executing new business opportunities.

www.dacis.com




Florida International University

Florida International University

Florida International University is Miami’s Top ranked Carnegie R1 Preeminent State Research University serving more than 54,000 students and 340,000 alumni worldwide. With over $300 million in annual research expenditures, FIU is a powerhouse of talent and innovation driving impact from South Florida to the global stage. Our researchers are leading a national coalition to design the country’s first National Full-Scale Testing Center—which will be home to the largest hurricane simulator ever built, capable of replicating catastrophic wind speeds and storm surge to advance infrastructure resilience. FIU also partners with the U.S. Departments of War and Energy on cutting-edge technologies, from additive manufacturing to ultra-wideband antenna systems, positioning the university at the forefront of national security and technological innovation.

www.fiu.edu


HTDC

HTDC

HTDC is a dynamic state agency driving Hawai`i’s economic diversification by fostering innovation, developing talent, and providing capital. HTDC is accelerating the growth of Hawai`i’s tech industry, by creating new job opportunities & possibilities for our island residents.

www.htdc.org


ISI

ISI

ISI delivers integrated compliance, cybersecurity, and IT solutions purpose-built for SMBs in the Defense Industrial Base. With expert-led CMMC support, outsourced AFSO services, and Security Control software, ISI helps defense contractors stay secure, audit-ready, and contract-eligible—eliminating complexity with a single, accountable partner for compliance, security, and operational readiness.

isidefense.com


Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

We specialize in defense tech, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery and delivering innovative solutions that help our customers keep people safe.

www.lockheedmartin.com



NREL

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) primary national laboratory for renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced transportation and mobility research. From scientific discovery to accelerating market adoption, NREL deploys its deep technical expertise and unmatched breadth of capabilities to drive the transformation of our nation's energy resources and systems. Today, local governments are leading the nation in addressing complex energy challenges and setting ambitious goals. NREL's technical and collaborative approach offers "science toward solutions," focused on the use of credible and objective data, analytics, and advanced energy and mobility system modeling to equip local government decision-makers in mapping a path toward and achieving their energy goals.

Webiste: www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/state-local


SENETAS

SENETAS

Senetas is a trusted Australian cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience protecting sensitive data in more than 60 countries. As a public company, we specialise in innovative network encryption and secure file sharing solutions that deliver quantum-resistant and crypto-agile performance without compromising speed or user experience. Our award-winning technology is certified by top security authorities and delivered worldwide in partnership with Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies.

www.senetas.com


White Knight Labs

White Knight Labs

whiteknightlabs.com



PREMIER PARTNERS

 
Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho National Laboratory

inl.gov


Industrial Electronics Society

Industrial Electronics Society

www.ieee-ies.org


Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

www.ieee.org



TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

 
EERC

Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) - University North Dakota

https://undeerc.org/




GOVERNMENT PARTNER

 

Sourcewell

Quickly infuse information and communication technology (ICT) into your community with Sourcewell cooperative purchasing. Buy the products and services you want with a process you trust. Join 50,000 participating agencies throughout North America saving time and money with our government procurement process. Drive more data and sustainable development sooner by avoiding delays to innovation. Purchase from hundreds of awarded contracts delivered through a local dealer or representative to ease procurement and support your local community. Sourcewell staff work as force multipliers, empowering you to fulfill your public service mission to improve life for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Website: www.sourcewell-mn.gov/contract-search




COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS

 
Claroty

Claroty

claroty.com


Digital Science

Digital Science

www.digital-science.com


 
 

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