MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2026) — The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois. This year’s event focuses on examining the recent Military events throughout our World, and how our Defense Department is responding to this changing environment, as well as sustaining and growing the US Industrial Base, Supply Chain, and Mission Command.
This year's symposium highlights the partnership between government and industry as we work together to build a resilient, future-ready force capable of operating and winning in contested environments. Through collaboration, data-driven decision-making, advanced manufacturing, AI integration, and resilient supply chains, we can deliver the capabilities needed to sustain the US well into the future. In an era defined by rapid change, global instability, and emerging multidomain threats, readiness can no longer be defined by traditional boundaries. “Readiness without Limits” emphasizes the urgency to innovate, adapt, and modernize faster than ever before — across technology, logistics, sustainment, manufacturing, cyber, space, and mission command.
Registration for this event can be completed through the NDIA IA-IL Chapter website at https://ndia-ia-il.org/symposium/. This page also provides information regarding lodging, so make sure to review booking deadlines to obtain a room from our specially reserved sections. For those interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to the Symposium Director, Logan Brincks, at logan.brincks@aollc.biz for sponsorship packets and any additional information.
Within the Quad Cities region, there are thousands of 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 area.
About the Iowa/Illinois Chapter of National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA):
The National Defense Industrial Association is America's leading non-partisan, non-profit association promoting National Security from its headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1945, the Iowa-Illinois Chapter furthers national objectives across Iowa and western Illinois. Our mission is to champion the strength of the industrial base while building a collaborative community in support of defense. We convene legal and ethical forums for the exchange of ideas, information, and capabilities.
