Registration requests must be submitted via email to mda.nextgensummit@mail.mil by 11:59 p.m. CDT on 4 April. Companies may register up to three representatives, providing names, contact details, office addresses, and any expedited access requests for Gate 9 entry.
The summit aims to inform non-traditional and industry partners about the roles of MDA and the Space Force in advancing missile defence capabilities. Attendees will receive guidance on acquisition, contracting, prototyping, and testing requirements to better align with national defence objectives.
“This summit is about empowering partners to take meaningful action in support of the nation’s missile defence mission,” MDA representatives stated. “We believe fresh perspectives and non-traditional thinking are vital to the future of missile defence.”
The event will be unclassified and held in a general session format beginning at 9 a.m. CDT, with no panels or one-on-one meetings scheduled. While the summit is open to various defence and research entities, it is closed to the media, though media queries may be directed to MDAPressOperations@mda.mil.
Non-traditional contractors are particularly encouraged to attend, as their innovative approaches are seen as key to advancing future defence technologies. All attendees must present U.S. Government-issued identification upon arrival for entry verification.
Details: Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
