March 30 - Apri 2, 2026 - Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida
Updated December 2 — Thank You for Your Support
With the federal government shutdown now resolved, we are pleased to announce the new dates for DMC: March 30–April 2, 2026, at the Caribe Royale Orlando. The postponement allowed for full restoration of government and industry participation, and we are grateful for the patience and understanding shown by our community. All paid registrations, exhibitor commitments, and sponsorships have been transferred to the new dates. The refund request period has now closed.
Hotel reservation links have been updated, and attendees may begin booking for the 2026 dates. We are excited to move forward and deliver a successful and well-attended DMC 2025 in 2026.
About The Conference
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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Photo highlights from the 2024 conference in Austin, Texas
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