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Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum

  • 09/15/2025
  • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wright State University - Student Union: 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435

The Future of Primes Panelists Announced for 2025 Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum!

Learn about the changing face of the industrial base and the rise of the entrepreneurial prime at the Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum September 15 at Wright State University. 

Panelists:

Zachary Mears, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Anduril

Greg Bowles, Head of Government Policy, Joby

Mark Williams, Senior Vice President, Dayton Site Executive, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Micah North, Chief Executive Officer, Resonant Sciences

Pete Poppleton, General Manager, Space & Sensors Division, L3Harris

We hope you can join defense installation leadership, community leaders, industry representatives, and elected officials to connect, build awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of the current defense environment.

This statewide event will highlight Ohio’s Strategic Importance to Air and Space Superiority. The discussions will focus on intersections between the defense sector, industry, and academia. Panels will focus on helping the audience understand Ohio’s federal installations, research and defense, workforce pipeline initiatives, and more.

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