Please join Senator Jim Banks for his Fifth Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit on October 27–28, 2026, in Fort Wayne.
This year’s summit will bring together defense industry, military, government, and other national leaders to discuss the issues shaping our nation’s defense industrial base and the region’s growing role in our national security.
You can RSVP For the 5th Annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit at the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclb_3HL24ow9CTTNjS5owFNbQeB9rpL9AnizRVI0ZC5HSVlg/viewform
Tuesday, October 27
Kick-Off Panels
2:00–2:30 p.m. – Check-in
2:30–4:45 p.m. – Programming
The Pearl Event Center
228 W. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Welcome Reception
5:30–7:30 p.m.
The Bradley Hotel
204 W. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served at the reception.
Wednesday, October 28
Main Programming
8:00–8:30 a.m. – Check-in
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – Programming
Grand Wayne Convention Center – Convention Hall C
120 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
They will announce special guest speakers and additional programming details in the coming weeks.
Accommodations
For guests traveling from outside the Fort Wayne area, we recommend staying at either The Bradley Hotel, which will host Tuesday evening’s welcome reception, or the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, which is directly connected to the venue for Wednesday’s main program.
Don’t hesitate to contact Senator Banks’ office at (260) 321-7130 or DefenseSummit@Banks.Senate.Gov with additional questions.
