Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium
Presented by Northrop Grumman
Next Gen Warfare
April 19-21, 2027
Box Elder Events Center
Box Elder, South Dakota
The Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium will bring together national, regional, and local leaders from industry, the military, and the community to explore the critical role each plays in the national security equation.
Who Should Attend
This conference is best suited for leaders and professionals involved in national security, critical infrastructure, defense industry, and advanced technology (especially AI, cyber, and drones), plus students and educators in related STEM fields.
- Governor's office & state leadership
- Emergency management & public safety officials
- First responders
- National Guard & military leaders
- Federal infrastructure, defense & cyber agencies
- Defense contractors & industry partners
- Critical infrastructure owners/operators
- Cyber, IT & compliance leaders
- Military, academic & research professionals
- Students & civic/economic development leaders
2027 Agenda
The next war won’t look like the last — Next Generation Warfare
Don’t just watch the future. Be in the room.
Three days. Five critical conversations. One look at the future of national security.
- INSTALLATIONS
- WARFIGHTING
- INNOVATION
- HOME
- DETERRENCE
B-21 • AI • GRAY-ZONE CONFLICT • MILITARY FAMILIES • FUTURE THREATS
THE FUTURE OF DEFENSE IS BEING BUILT RIGHT NOW!
*Agenda subject to change.
