AGENDA
The Conversations That Will Shape The Future of Defense Capability
Hear from senior government, industry, and program leaders at MDIS 2026. This year’s agenda will be packed—check back often for newly added sessions and speakers.
Watch for new sessions and speakers as they are added.
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
Midwest & National Defense
April 8, 2026
8:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM
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9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony – National Anthem
9:00 AM
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9:05 AM
Christopher Wilburn
ARI
9:05 AM
Welcome & Summit Overview
9:05 AM
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9:10 AM
Andrew Kossack
CEO, ARI
9:10 AM
Union Station: A Strategic Crossroads
9:10 AM
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9:30 AM
Mitch Frazier
President of IBJ Media
9:30 AM
Opening Address: Midwest & National Defense
9:30 AM
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10:00 AM
Gov. Mike Braun
Governor, Indiana
11:30 AM
Lunch and Networking Break/Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM
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1:00 PM
4:10 PM
Reflection - Day One
4:10 PM
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4:20 PM
Andrew Kossack
CEO, ARI
10:00 AM
Panel: Drone Dominance
10:00 AM
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10:45 AM
Lt. Col. Matt Limeberry
Commander, Pentagon’s Rapid Assessment or Prototype Technology Task Force
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Day 2
Delivering the Mission
April 9, 2026
8:00 AM
Doors Open/Breakfast Networking
8:00 AM
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8:25 AM
8:00 AM
Opening Keynote: Illusion of Innovation
8:30 AM
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8:55 AM
Elliot Parker
CEO at Alloy Partners, author of The Illusion of Innovation
8:00 AM
Fireside Chat: Illusion of Innovation
8:55 AM
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9:25 AM
Mitch Frazier
President of IBJ Media
Elliot Parker
CEO at Alloy Partners, author of The Illusion of Innovation
8:00 AM
The Role of DoW Labs in the Defense Ecosystem: Collaboration, Not Competition
9:25 AM
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10:30 AM
Dr. Kyle Werner
Deputy Technical Director for NSWC Crane
8:00 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
8:00 AM
Keynote Address: Delivering the Mission
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Sen. Todd Young
United States Senator (IN)
8:00 AM
Keynote: Insight
1:15 PM
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1:45 PM
Raj Shah
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Shield Captial