2025 North Carolina Defense Summit
April 28 – 30 | Cary, NC
As North Carolina continues to lead in military innovation and community partnerships, the 2025 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS) offers a pivotal opportunity to focus on a topic at the forefront of many defense communities across the state—strengthening military spouse resilience. Hosted by the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC) in partnership with the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), this event will bring together military installations, host communities, and defense leaders to drive meaningful change.
Installation Innovation Forum XII
October 27 – 29, 2025 | Monterey, CA
IIF returns to the coast of Monterey in 2025! Featuring 50+ sessions, facilitated meetings and networking events, this forum is the only cross-service event that includes participation from hundreds of installations nationally. Join us for over three days of professional development and networking with defense communities, top industry experts and DoD as we discuss actionable ways to advance innovations at your base and community.
2026 Defense Communities National Summit
May 11 – 13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
New venue, new dates. More information coming soon.