2027 Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium
Presented by Northrop Grumman
Hosted by the BH MAC
April 19-21, 2027
The Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium is a 3-day, annual conference focused on critical areas of national defense, the defense industry, and homogenous relationship between them.
Attendees are invited to participate in critical discussions aimed at fostering solutions for enhanced national defense and strengthening the defense industrial base.
Special Room Rates at Courtyard by Marriott
Registration closes April 12, 2027. For further inquiries or interview requests, please reach out to Tiffani Robertson, Director of Events, at tif.robertson@ellsworthauthority.org.
For available SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, use the Contact Us link above.
Exhibitor Information
We are pleased to invite you to participate as an exhibitor at the 2027 Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium, Presented by Northrop Gruman and hosted by the BH MAC. This 3-day event will take place April 19-21, 2027 at The Box Elder Events Center.
Benefits
This premier event brings together defense leaders, industry experts, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in our national defense landscape. As a vendor, you will have the unique opportunity to:
- Showcase your products, services, and innovations directly to military and industry professionals.
- Network with key defense personnel, contractors, and partners from across the region and nation.
- Gain visibility through event marketing, attendee materials, and onsite recognition.
Who Attends?
This event draws distinguished attendees including military senior leaders, academia, local, state, and federal officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, active-duty military members, military retirees, and veterans.
How to Register as an Exhibitor
Click on the "Register Now" button at the top or bottom of this page and register as an exhibitor.
Questions about becoming an exhibitor?
Contact us at:
Welcome to the Defense & Industry Symposium.
This event is designed to bring the best and the brightest from all over the country to the Black Hills in order to solve the problems our current military faces. It is also to inform our community of current events happening at our local bases and around the country. Esteemed members from the United States military, research labs, colleges, elected officials, and industry leaders come together to pool and share their knowledge with the public. Each year hundreds of hours go into planning this event, with the end goal being attendees learning as much as possible. We hope that you take the knowledge that you gain from this event, and utilize it. Use it to improve your business, get government contracts, or further your research. Enjoy your time at the symposium and your time in our beautiful community. There is a lot to offer here so soak up as much as possible and we hope to see you at our future symposiums!
Tim Houghton
Chair, Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
H-S Precision

The Box Elder Events Center
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