

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Defense & Industry Symposium 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Defense &amp; Industry Symposium will bring together national, regional, and local leaders from industry, the military, and the community to explore the critical role of defense investments in western South Dakota.

As a 2024 Great American Defense Community (GADC), the Black Hills Region continues to lead in military innovation and community partnerships. This symposium — presented by Northrop Grumman and hosted by the Black Hills Military Coalition (BHMAC) — will highlight how defense investments strengthen both national security and local economies.

Taking place April 8-9, 2026, in Box Elder, South Dakota, the event will feature insightful panel discussions, inspiring keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities, all focused on advancing collaboration between defense and industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the continued growth and strength of the Black Hills defense community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rapid-city/defense-and-industry-symposium/200029482137304
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://web.cvent.com/event/855f4636-6c74-44f7-abb9-f7b1ab11918c/regProcessStep1?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rapid+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rapid City
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Box Elder Events Center
- **lat**: 44.099982887482
- **long**: -103.14582645937
- **full address**: The Box Elder Events Center, 592 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD 57719-9422, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Black Hills Wire (https://allevents.in/org/black-hills-wire/18031920)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Box Elder Events Center, 592 Watiki Way, Rapid City, SD 57719-9422, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Black Hills Wire
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Defense & Industry Symposium  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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