The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 15th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois. This year’s theme, "Transformation for the Future Fight," focuses on exploring the multifaceted challenges and innovations required for future combat and defense strategies. Areas of interest include Technological Advancements in Warfare, Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Warfare Strategies, Strategic Resource Allocation and Defense Budgeting, and more.

This year’s Symposium will give attendees vital insight into the latest information in government contracting and Army Doctrine, as well as allow them to take advantage of the chance to interact with key government and industry experts. “This Symposium offers two, jam-packed days of valuable content that you won’t want to miss,” says President of the IA-IL NDIA Chapter, Natalie Linville-Mass.

Registration for this event can be completed through the NDIA IA-IL Chapter website https://ndia-ia-il.org/symposium/. This page will also provide information regarding lodging, so make sure to book before the listed deadlines to obtain a room from our specially reserved sections. “For those interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out for sponsorship packets. We appreciate everyone’s contribution to the event, and cannot wait to see you there,” says Symposium Director, Logan Brincks, who can be contacted at logan.brincks@aollc.biz.

Within the Quad Cities region, there are so many individuals and businesses contracting with organizations on the Rock Island Arsenal. The Quad Cities is ranked as the third most industrially diverse area in the United States, making this event crucial to its attendees and sponsors. The Symposium grants these groups the opportunity to gather once a year and work to advance the goals of The Defense Department in this region.

The National Defense Industrial Association is America's leading Defense Industry Association promoting National Security. It is a non-partisan, non-profit association headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The Iowa-Illinois Chapter was founded in 1945 as an arm of the national association. Our area Chapter provides geographic coverage for Iowa and the western 1/3 of Illinois, furthering the national objectives and policies. Our mission: 1.) Champion issues contributing to the strength, resiliency, and capacity of the industrial base. 2.) Build a vigorous, responsive, and collaborative community in support of defense and national security. 3.) Convene legal and ethical forums for an exchange of ideas, information, viewpoints, and capabilities.