What is the Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium?

The mission of the Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium is to create an environment that enables attendees to share relevant information, identify critical issues, learn about regional military installation opportunities and increase awareness of current defense and national security initiatives.

Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to get an inside take on the latest in defense-- especially if you are a military or industry technical and engineering professional. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to connect with the people you need to meet and learn what you need to know from the people in-the-know.

Topics Covered Include:

• The State of the Defense Industry: where the defense industry stands today and where it is going, with a well-informed look into the Department of Defense’s long term priorities
• Get direct information on federal contracting opportunities
• Cybersecurity: how companies can effectively and proactively guard against threats. 
• Defense Tech: the latest advances in aerospace and defense capabilities and technologies.
• Unmanned Systems: the new FAA test site in Oregon, industry updates, and why the Pacific Northwest is uniquely positioned to lead this next generation of defense advancements
• And much more!

Register Now! Due to security clearances on base, registration or this event closes NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, May 21.

This Year's Keynote Speakers Include:

  Governor Jay Inslee (WA)          The Honorable Norm Dicks,                                                            Former U.S. Congressman                                                      

 The Honorable Slade Gorton, Former U.S. Senator

• Major General Ferrell,
• Commanding General 7th Infantry Division, 
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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•  COL Charles Hodges, JR., Commander 
  
• Joint Base Lewis-McChord 
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• Jeremiah Gertler, Specialist in Military Aviation, 
• U.S. Congressional Research Service

• James Eisenhart, Director Business Development, 
• KC-46 Tanker Program Boeing Military Aircraft

              Zack Miller, Supplier Chain Analyst - Procurement                                     Compliance/ Small Business Liaison                                                                               Insitu

Register Now! Due to security clearances on base, registration or this event closes NEXT WEEK on Wednesday, May 21.