Past Events

Join other leading researchers who are solving challenges in detector and sensor systems, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, autonomous systems, and other advances across the security and defense industry.

Join us for an exclusive networking event designed to forge powerful connections between the defense industry, innovators, and key resources that drive mission success. This event is part of a nationwide series held throughout the year in key locations across the country, each strategically tailored to bring together industry leaders, government representatives, and solution providers to advance the future of defense mobility.

Your Gateway to Defense Innovation and Collaboration. Don’t miss this free, must-attend event for anyone in the defense industry.

The Michigan ROTC Awards Banquet is one of our Chapter’s signature events which provides our defense community an opportunity to recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of approximately 90 cadets and midshipmen enrolled in Michigan ROTC programs.

Help celebrate and support TWO Fisher Houses in Michigan. Join Fisher House Michigan for an evening of fun, fellowship, and Fisher House family stories.

The 2025 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition will explore the capabilities outlined in the Army’s Modernization Strategy to drive transformational change.

Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles as Deployable Sensors (SUDS) is an RDT&E project with the objective to develop and advance unmanned system teaming enabling technologies between autonomous small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF).  SUDS is intended to support HMIF missions by performing exploitation, sensing tasks and surveillance. The effort will utilize an integrated Industry/Government team, capitalizing on existing Army standards, Government furnished UGV hardware and software, and industry expertise. The Industry Day will clarify key points related to project focus, scope, and priorities.

Presented by DASA(DEC) and AUVSI, AWSAC will dig into new priorities, regulatory processes, and reform initiatives that impact Foreign Military Sales (FMS). AWSAC features an in-depth program designed to examine the ever-changing landscape of security assistance, defense innovation, and the U.S. industrial base. Government and military personnel receive free registration, while industry attendees can use code AWSAC25NAMC for $100 off their registration.

Join industry leaders, defense experts, manufacturers, and small business innovators at the Northern Michigan Defense Conference, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the vast opportunities within the defense and federal contracting sectors. Hosted by The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Traverse Connect, and Centurey, Inc., this event is designed to connect businesses, government officials, and thought leaders to advance collaboration and innovation in Michigan's growing defense and aerospace ecosystem.

Join us for a Government Engagement Workshop "How to Respond to the Annual Plan” on 05 MAR 2025 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

This Lunch & Learn series will provide Members with best practices for submitting a proposal against the Annual Plan.