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Regional Defense Manufacturing & Innovation Summit

ooking to sell your products or services to the U.S. military? This event will introduce companies to the six Critical Technology Areas and industrial base needs of the military, ranging from munitions and batteries to drones and critical metals. 

What to Expect

  • Insights on DoW manufacturing priorities, supply chain gaps, and upcoming procurement needs
  • Networking among manufacturers and innovative companies
  • Highlighting innovation that supports production capability, technology transition, and industrial readiness
  • Updates on contracting policy developments such as cybersecurity (CMMC) and defense procurement tools (e.g., DIBBS)

Who Will be There?

  • Confirmed Agencies To-Date: NAVSUP (Naval Supply Systems Command - Puget Sound)
  • Confirmed: Resource Organizations To-Date: Washington APEX Accelerator, Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, Impact Washington
  • Invited: Captain Nathan Gammache, Commanding Officer NAS Whidbey Island

Register Here

Location: 

Mount Vernon Library Commons 208 W. Kincaid St., Mount Vernon WA 98273

Date: 
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Organizer Name: 
Cara Buckingham
Organizer Email: 
carab@economicalliancesc.org
Organizer Phone: 
(425) 248-4223