North Dakota manufacturers, innovators, and defense-curious organizations are invited to join the Upper Midwest Defense Industry Roundtable on December 4th in St. Paul — one of the region’s premier gatherings for defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technology partnerships.

Meet leaders from CNAS, the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub, the Minnesota National Security Ecosystem, university research institutes, primes, integrators, and dozens of high-tech firms shaping the future of DoD capability. If you’re already supporting defense customers or want to break into the DoD supply chain, this event is a direct doorway into the people, programs, and opportunities that matter.
 

Impact Dakota has secured complimentary access for all ND manufacturers, partners, and friends — simply use comp code DACOMP at registration to waive the event fee. This is a rare chance to get in the room where defense innovation decisions are being made, showcase what North Dakota brings to the mission, and build relationships that can open real DoD pathways. Don’t miss the opportunity to put ND capability on the map.

Who Should Attend:

• North Dakota manufacturers interested in entering or expanding in the DoD supply chain
• Companies already doing defense or aerospace work seeking new primes, partnerships, or innovation connections
• Engineering, machining, fabrication, and precision manufacturing firms looking for new high-value customers
• UAS/UAV, autonomy, AI, robotics, and advanced technology companies aligned with DoD modernization priorities
• Cybersecurity providers, IT firms, and digital engineering groups supporting CMMC, NIST 800-171, or secure supply chain requirements
• Applied research organizations, university labs, and technical centers
• Startups and innovators working on dual-use technologies
• Organizations pursuing SBIR/STTR funding or wanting direct access to capability accelerators
• Tribal enterprises exploring federal and defense contracting
• Economic development leaders supporting regional manufacturing and innovation
• Aerospace, microelectronics, and advanced materials suppliers
• Quality, compliance, and AS9100/ISO-certified organizations prepared to scale into defense
• Any ND organization seeking introductions to primes, integrators, government partners, or national security ecosystems

  ND MANUFACTUERS: Enter code "DACOMP" to waive the registration fee!