Please come join the NIDIA Members to network and enjoy Union Social! Union Social on Union Chapel Road/ColdwaterMonday, May 18, 20265:30 – 6:30 PM Spend time connecting in person with fellow NIDIA members at a relaxed, informal gathering. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and enjoy time with the community. Enjoy happy hour, appetizers, and great conversation. We’d love to see you there. Complimentary for all NIDIA members and a guest. View event details and register today at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nidia-social-event-tickets-1988072230559
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D!NG Family, Join us Monday for a Happy Hour networking before Connect2Mission: D!NG C2M Happy Hour I can’t wait to see you there! Jeff MaurerExecutive DirectorD!NG Defense Innovation Networking Group
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Join Conexus Indiana and Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. at Fort Wayne Metals for our second Industry Exchange Workshop on May 21, 2026 from 9AM-1PM. A tour to see technology adoption in action is available from 1PM-2PM after the workshop. (Note: Closed toe shoes required for tour) Learn more and register here: https://events.cicpindiana.com/en/o0HMYp6/g/PQD3GYS9z0/industry-exchange-series-building-a-tech-and-ai-adoption-roadmap-4a3aUsYXsn/overview About the Event Most manufacturing and logistics companies know they should be investing in digital tools, automation, and AI. What’s harder is knowing where to start and how to build a sensible roadmap, especially for businesses with limited time, tight margins, and a stretched workforce. Conexus has designed...
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NIDIA Membership, Purdue Fort Wayne is looking for partners to work with groups of students on their Capstone Project for fall 2026. Please see details below from Sean Ryan, Director, Office of Engagement, at Purdue University Fort Wayne. With this time of year, my focus turns to looking for student capstone project partners for various academic programs across campus. Most of these CAPSTONE PROJECTS begin in August, with some in January, depending upon the program. The duration is typically one or two semesters, with how long they last depending upon the specific program and academic requirements. These projects are valuable to the...
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The Northeast Indiana Base Community Council is excited to announce that registration for NIBCC’s Golf For The Warrior 2026 is now open! We hope you will join us September 18th at Brookwood Golf Course as we come together to raise funds to support our local servicemembers! We can’t guarantee multiple flyovers but we can guarantee a day of fun! Please use the link below to sign up your foursome, as an individual player or help out even more with a sponsorship. If you have any questions, please email us at northeastindianabcc@gmail.com. We sold out last year, don’t wait too long...
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The Northeast Indiana Base Community Council invites you to join us at the NIBCC Luncheon on April 21 at Ceruti’s. This 2026 NIBCC Luncheon Series Event supports our Military Support Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance to local servicemembers and their families. We’ll also hear from Marine Veteran Jason Tash (Destiny Rescue) on the growing issue of human trafficking and how communities can respond. This luncheon is more than a networking event – it is a direct opportunity to support the wellbeing of local servicemembers and strengthen our community’s role in addressing critical national and humanitarian challenges. In addition, it...
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NIDIA Members are invited to join the Third Annual Artificial Intelligence Maritime Maneuver Indiana Collegiate Challenge (AIMM ICC). This collaborative event, hosted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) with the support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is set to take place April 17-18, 2026 at Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana. View schedule of events here These additional events will be happening concurrently in the Potawatomi Inn’s Lake James Room and on the competition field. Upon arrival, guests are invited to see the STEM Day Activities and watch the competition teams complete their field testing....
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2026 Buy Indiana ExpoApril 27-28 French Lick ResortHosted this year by the Bedford Chamber of Commercemember@bedfordchamber.com(812) 275-4493 Registration Now Open – Learn more and register at: https://business.bedfordchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/buy-indiana-2026-1619804?sourceTypeId=Website The Buy IN Expo has existed for over 25 years to foster collaboration between Industry and DoD at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Companies eager to establish or expand their partnerships within the Department of Defense (DoD) are invited to participate in Buy IN 2026, a premier networking and business development event for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), on April 28th, 2026. Other events include a golf outing on...
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Join us for a premier two-day gathering that brings together the Midwest’s most innovative defense stakeholders December 9-10, 2025 Bringing Together Leaders in Shipbuilding and Microelectronics This summit represents a unique convergence of maritime tradition, academic excellence, and cutting-edge defense innovation. This event is specifically designed to welcome both established defense contractors and companies with no defense experience whatsoever. Whether you’re seeking to understand defense funding opportunities, explore academic partnerships, or learn how to transition commercial technologies to defense applications, this forum and our panel of experts will provide the perfect entry point into the defense innovation ecosystem! The timing provides a special opportunity for industry,...
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In September, NIDIA partnered with the Defense Innovation Networking Group (D!NG) to host Heartland Rising: Fort Wayne and the Future of the Golden Dome in downtown Fort Wayne. The event brought together more than 100 attendees from industry, government, and academia to explore Fort Wayne’s expanding role in the nation’s defense landscape. The evening featured keynote speaker Nick Darrah, VP of Partnerships & Government Relations at NEI and NIDIA/D!NG Board Member, along with panelists Rob Mitrevski (L3 Harris), Eric Smith, and Laura Sunden (Motorola), moderated by Kea Matory (Purdue Applied Research Institute) and emceed by Jeremy Brilliant (Brilliant Marketing &...
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