You’re Invited to the 2025 Midwest Defense Innovation Summit
The Midwest Defense Innovation Summit is the region’s premier gathering for advancing national security through cutting-edge innovation. This year’s program features Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Jim Banks (IN), senior DARPA leaders, and several national voices who are shaping America’s defense and technology future.
As a technology innovator, this is your opportunity to connect directly with policymakers, defense decision-makers, and industry leaders. Build partnerships, gain insights into upcoming defense needs, and showcase your solutions to the people who matter most.
Dates:
TBD – Postponed
Location:
The Grand Hall at Historic Union Station, 123 West Louisiana St., Indianapolis, IN
Featured Sessions Include:
- Keynote Remarks by Vivek Ramaswamy
- Opening Address by Senator Jim Banks (IN)
- Fireside Chat with DARPA Leaders
- Panel: America’s Strategic Plan for AI + Biotechnology
Day 1: Forging a New Innovation Ecosystem | The Power of AI and Biotech
Starting at noon ET, hear from legislative leaders, industry pioneers, and Midwest researchers on how AI and biotech are converging to deliver breakthroughs from personalized medicine to scalable biomanufacturing.
Day 2: AI in Safeguarding National Security
Leaders from state and federal agencies, industry, and academia will explore how AI is reshaping modern defense and how you can contribute to this critical mission.
Don’t miss out on shaping the future of defense technology.
Register Here
Early bird pricing is available until August 31, 2025
Seats are limited – join Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Jim Banks, and defense leaders for two days that will shape the future of innovation.
Questions? Contact us at MDIS@theari.us.
We look forward to welcoming you to Indianapolis for this high-impact gathering of innovators, policymakers, and national security leaders.