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.