FAIRBANKS, ALASKA | AUGUST 4, 2021
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2019 FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
Event Description
Building on the success of its inaugural forum in 2019, the 2021 Alaska Defense Forum returns to Fairbanks to continue the important mission of building Alaska’s defense communities. This year’s event will focus on Alaska’s increasing role in the arctic mission, the impact of defense spending on the Alaskan economy, local military quality of life issues, and briefings from experts on the ground.
Focus Areas
Framing the Arctic: DoD’s Growing Arctic Mission
Alaskans as Strong Partners I: Meeting DoD’s Expanding Role in Alaska
The Military & Alaska’s Economy: Past, Present, & Future
The Future Alaska: Job Readiness and Workforce Development
Arctic Infrastructure & Climate Policy
Alaskans as Strong Partners II: Strengthening Partnerships with DoD
Life in the Last Frontier: Quality of Life for Military Families
AGENDA
REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Standard registration of $55 includes admission to the event, including breakfast, lunch, and an evening reception. DoD personnel and members of the military may register for no cost. To secure your spot, please use the link below.
If you have already registered for the Alaska Municipal League conference as an attendee, no additional registration fee is required to attend the Alaska Defense Forum.
Hotel Information
The 2021 Alaska Defense Forum will be held at the Westmark Hotel and Conference Center in Fairbanks.
A courtesy room block has been reserved for this event using group code ‘AKMUN073121’.
Westmark Hotel, Fairbanks, AK
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Pre-Forum Events
Saturday July 31 & Sunday August 1 – 2021
Monday August 2 – Mission Tours
Mission tours of Eielson Air Force Base and US Army Alaska Fort Wainwright are being offered as part of the 2021 Alaska Defense Forum. Transportation is being provided. Lunch will be on your own at the Yukon Club.
Tuesday August 3 – University & Research Tours
Learn more about the impactful support to DoD by aligning UAF’s research capabilities with current and anticipated national defense and homeland security needs. The tour(s) will include programmatic and lab tours of facilities in the following portfolios (select one):
- Aerospace
- Climate
- Energy & Innovation
- Security & Resilience
Tuesday August 3 – OneWeb LEO Alpha Demonstration
Pacific Dataport would like to invite all ADF Conference attendees to an on-site OneWeb LEO (low earth orbit) Alpha Demonstration in the heart of Fairbanks.
As satellite technology advances and Arctic strategy becomes critically important to America’s military, one company has made Alaska and the Arctic region its first focus. OneWeb is a worldwide service and we’re just a couple months away from launching commercial service first here in Alaska. With Pacific Dataport as a distribution partner, we’ve made it easy for those who want to try out the system and see how fast satellite LEO broadband service can be, even in the most remote parts of the world. This is your opportunity to test ride one of the most exciting innovations of our time.
Transportation will be on your own.
Date: Tuesday August 3, 2021
Time: Noon – 1:00pm
While You’re There
It will be a busy week in Fairbanks! In addition to the Alaska Defense Forum, the Alaska Municipal league will host its Summer Legislative Conference. For more information, click here.
While you’re there, take advantage of all that Alaska offers in the summer. Visit the Explore Fairbanks website to learn more about activities and attractions.
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