You are invited to attend the 2017 Air Force Contracting Summit, scheduled for January 26-27, 2017 at USAF Hurlburt Field in Mary Esther, Florida at the Hurlburt Field Soundside Club. 

Join hundreds of nationwide top defense contractors and attend the 2017 Air Force Contracting Summit, scheduled for January 26-27, 2016 in Mary Esther, Florida at USAF Hurlburt Field, near both Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB. See a summary of last year's Summit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yHgs3xh6xM

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Special Operations are leading the way in our fight against ISIS. Providing America's businesses with defense contracting opportunities is a major priority of the Defense Department, resulting in thousands of jobs throughout the U.S. The Air Force Contracting Summit will provide defense contractors and businesses nationwide with the latest information on:   

• Air Force 2017 Budget
• Air Force Materiel Command 2017 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Air Force Contracting Command 2017 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Hurlburt Field 2017 Mission and Contracting Priorities
• Eglin AFB Mission and Contracting Priorities, including the 96th Test Wing, 33rd Fighter Wing, Armament Directorate, and 7th Special Forces Group
• Tyndall AFB Mission and Contracting Priorities, including the 325th Fighter Wing
• New Contracting Priorities for Large Defense Contractors
• New Contracting Priorities for Subcontractors
• Details on specific new contracts in all areas of procurement including aircraft, missiles, ammunitions, vehicles, ground electronics systems, communications systems, information systems, energy, intelligence, cyber defense, military construction, facilities, military family housing, infrastructure modernization, and more.

The Summit will consist of morning and afternoon general sessions on January 27, 2017, including contracting presentations from senior military contracting officials; the latest details on new contracting opportunities; and a networking lunch with exhibitors. A special Federal Government Resources for Small Business Defense Contracting Workshop will be held on January 26, 2017 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and a Defense Contracting Strategies Workshop will be help from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. A VIP Reception will be held on January 27, 2017 for all VIP Registrants, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, and Special Guests from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Summit participants include Members of Congress; Senior Congressional Staff; Military Contracting Officials; and both large and small defense contractors and businesses. 

If your company will be sending more than one representative, please consider participating as a Summit Sponsor. Sponsorship packages start at $1,500 with multiple VIP Passes.  Call (202) 552-0179 for more details and ask about our weekly discount offers!

Preferred Lodging Recommendation:
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village - Destin
10 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541
www.emeraldgrande.com
Call (800) 676-0091 and reference the Air Force Contracting Summit to receive special rates.  

Nearby Hotels Include:
Note: The hotels mentioned belovw are listed as a resource only and not endorsed by Defense Leadership Forum. Summit attendees are responsible for selecting and booking individual hotel accommodations. 

Holiday Inn Resort - Fort Walton Beach
1299 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32458
www.ihg.com
(850) 301-9000

Four Points by Sheraton - Destin/Fort Walton Beach
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32458
www.fourpointsdestinfortwaltonbeach.com
(850) 243-8116

Hampton Inn - Fort Walton Beach
1112 Santa Rosa Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32458
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
(850) 301-0906

To register online, please click the "Register" button below or visit the home page of www.Defenseleadershipforum.org to be directed to the Registration Page. If you have any additional questions, please call our customer service center at 1 (202) 552-0179 or email us at Info@Defenseleadershipforum.org.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

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