17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium 2026

The 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium, hosted by the IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), offers a comprehensive two-day program focusing on business opportunities, industry updates, and matchmaking for Defense Contractors. The symposium addresses "Readiness Without Limits" by exploring innovation and adaptation across technology, logistics, sustainment, manufacturing, cyber, space, and mission command in response to global instability and multidomain threats. It emphasizes the critical partnership between government and industry to build a resilient, future-ready force. Attendees will gain insights into hot topics in government contracting and Army Doctrine, while also engaging with key government and industry experts to foster the growth of the U.S. Industrial Base, Supply Chain, and Mission Command.