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Accelerating Material Innovation for Competitive Advantage & Expanding the Defense Industrial Base
September 18, 2025
8:00 am ET - 4:00 pm ET

Material innovation is reshaping the future of defense manufacturing — driving faster development, improved performance, and a lasting competitive edge to enhance our national security. Are you prepared?
LIFT, the National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is hosting “Accelerating Material Innovation for Competitive Advantage & Expanding the Defense Industrial Base,” an exclusive, no-cost event.
Join us as we bring together leaders to explore real-world applications and strategies that strengthen supply chains, accelerate material development, and boost national competitiveness.
You will learn:
- Insights and case studies on how your business can tap into LIFT’s Advanced Metallics Production and Processing Center to gain a strategic advantage.
- Discover how to break into the defense supply chain through opportunities like the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program and other proven pathways to growth.
View the event agenda here
Space is limited – register today!