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AGENDA

The Conversations That Will Shape What’s Next

From AI breakthroughs to biotech advancements, the MDIS 2025 agenda is packed and still growing. Watch for new sessions and speakers as they are added.

Day 1
Forging a New Innovation Ecosystem: The Power of AI and Biotech

12:00 PM:  Registration & Lunch

Fireside Chat: The AI + Biotechnology National Security Imperative 

Panel: America’s Strategic Plan for AI + Biotechnology Leadership 

Fireside Chat: Winning the AI Race: A Legislative Blueprint for Rapid Acquisition 

Demo: AI | Real World Application

Lightning Talk: Introduction to Heartland BioWorks 

Lab to DoD: Scaling AI + Biotechnology Innovation
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From Idea to Impact: Powering the DoD through Rapid and Accessible Acquisition 

AI-Powered Biomanufacturing: A Strategic Imperative for U.S. Resilience 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception

Day 2
AI Innovation for National Security

8:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast

 

Opening Remarks

Spotlight: Union Station | A Legacy of Innovation

Panel: Midwest Minds | Academic Research Driving AI Innovation for Defense

 
Panel: Emerging Defenders | Forging America's AI Competitive Edge

Keynote Address: AI Under the Golden Dome | Policy, Security, and the Path Forward
 

Key Inspiration Address: Adaptability in a Rapidly Changing World

 

Lunch

 

Keynote Address

Fireside Chat: From Concept to Capability | Delivering AI Innovation at the Speed of Relevance

Keynote Address

 

Panel: The Midwest Proving Grounds | Accelerating Dual-Use Innovation Through Regional Test Beds 

 

State of Indiana Address

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Fireside Chat: Lights, Camera, Contract | AI Integration Through a Modern Medium 

Spotlight Talk: Industry & AI

Closing Remarks

Stay Tuned for Agenda Updates

AGENDA

The Conversations That Will Shape What’s Next

From AI breakthroughs to biotech advancements, the MDIS 2025 agenda is packed and still growing. Watch for new sessions and speakers as they are added.

Day 1
Forging a New Innovation Ecosystem: The Power of AI and Biotech

October 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Registration & Lunch

Opening Remarks

Fireside Chat: The AI + Biotechnology National Security Imperative

Panel: America’s Strategic Plan for AI + Biotechnology Leadership

Fireside Chat: Winning the AI Race | A Legislative Blueprint for Rapid Acquisition
Neal Patel

Moderator

Break

Demo: AI | Real World Application

Lightning Talk: Introduction to Heartland BioWorks

Lab to DoD: Scaling AI + Biotechnology Innovation

From Idea to Impact: Powering the DoD through Rapid and Accessible Acquisition
Dr. Jess Resig

Moderator

Jason Preisser

Jennifer Thabet

Jeff Zaleski

AI-Powered Biomanufacturing: A Strategic Imperative for U.S. Resilience
Alina Alexeenko

Moderator

Closing Remarks

5:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Day 2
AI Innovation for National Security

October 16, 2025

Stay Tuned for Agenda Updates
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