The nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging defense manufacturing industrial base efforts across engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policymakers. Experts from government, industry, and academia exchange insights on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, and funding opportunities. Highlights latest manufacturing innovations benefiting warfighters including additive manufacturing, advanced materials, robotics, automation, composites, and digital manufacturing. Attendance includes 1,000+ participants ranging from CEO and General/Flag Officer/SES-level to working-level manufacturing engineers and scientists. Features expanded exhibit hall with leading defense manufacturing organizations. Organized by Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) in coordination with ARCTOS. Includes DARPA program manager presentations.