Special Event
Manufacturing for the Mission

A Morning of Reflection and Resolve to Revive the Warrior Ethos

Thursday, April 2 from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
at the Caribe Royale Convention Center

For the first time, the Defense Manufacturing Conference is dedicating a morning to refocusing on our foundational purpose: supporting the American warfighter.

In alignment with the Secretary of War's core priorities, the morning is designed to honor the heart of our collective mission and reflect on how the defense manufacturing community can help revive the warrior ethos.

7:00 AM - 8:35 AM
Group Breakfast & Tunnel to Towers Speaker
Retired FDNY Lieutenant Tom O'Connor, Tunnels to Towers, 9/11 First Responder

8:45 AM - 9:05 AM
Reflection on the Mission Memorial Walk
Silent, 15-20 minute walk
An opportunity to reflect on the Warfighter and how the defense manufacturing community can help revive the warrior ethos

9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Remembering the Mission Exhibits
Immerse yourself in the stories, technology, and resilience of our warfighters, veterans, and military families. These exhibits showcase opportunities for you to make a direct impact by address their most critical needs.