March 30 - Apri 2, 2026 - Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida
Updated November 13 — Following the conclusion of the federal government shutdown, DMC has been officially reset with new dates: March 30–April 2, 2026, at the Caribe Royale Orlando. The postponement was necessary to ensure government and industry participation could be fully restored, and we appreciate the patience shown by our community throughout the uncertainty. All paid exhibitor, sponsor, and registration fees have been carried forward to the new dates. Written refund requests will be accepted through Monday, December 1, 2025. Updated hotel reservation links will be coming soon. We are excited to move ahead and deliver a strong, well-attended DMC 2025 in 2026.
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On behalf of the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) and in coordination with ARCTOS, you are invited to the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2025, taking place at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida from March 30 - April 2, 2026.
- DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policymakers across the defense manufacturing industrial base.
- Experts from government, industry, and academia exchange insights on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, and funding opportunities.
- This conference highlights the latest manufacturing innovations that will benefit our nation's warfighters.
- Attendees range from CEO and General/Flag Officer/SES-level to working-level manufacturing-oriented engineers, scientists, and business practice/policy makers and includes technology implementers, system designers and representatives of our soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine warfighters.
- Typical attendance is over 1,000 primarily government and industry participants with a smaller complement from academia.
The Conference agenda, registration, and lodging information will be posted on this website. The expanded Exhibit Hall will include all the leading organizations from the defense manufacturing community. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!
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