17th Annual Government Contracting Symposium
June 2nd – 3rd, 2026
The 2026 Symposium offers a jam-packed 2-day format with valuable content!
Business Opportunities ● Industry Updates ● Matchmaking
The Symposium is back for another year! Keep an eye out for updates on our website and in our newsletters.
Symposium Information
About the Symposium
The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on June 2nd and 3rd 2026 at Vibrant Arena in Moline, IL to give Defense Contractors working in our region valuable resources and opportunities in this field.
Recent world events (State sponsored Cyber-attacks, The War in Gaza, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, threats in the Indo-Pacific) have exposed unique challenges to the U.S. Industrial Base and Supply Chain while we are challenged to conduct secure communications and Mission Command even in the Homeland. The U.S. Army is consistently trying to keep pace with an evolving adversary and emerging threats in all domains. This creates additional challenges in the combat environment and our ability to build readiness of our forces and maintain effective mission command. A key to sustaining overmatch and building readiness is to innovate at the speed of need. Come listen to how the Army is innovating and exploiting emerging technologies to sustain the OIB, Supply Chain and Mission Command on the digital battlefield through data-driven decisions and investments that enable us and our allies to sustain an advantage in Multidomain Operations.
NDIA will sponsor a two-day conference at Vibrant Arena in Moline, IL where we will bring in Defense Experts to examine the recent current events throughout our World and how our Defense Department will sustain and grow the U.S. Industry Base, Supply Chain and Mission Command.
By attending, you will be receiving the latest information on hot topics in government contracting and Army Doctrine, as well as taking advantage of the chance to interact with key government and industry experts. You won’t want to miss this vital networking opportunity!
Date
Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd, 2025
Location
Vibrant Arena,
1201 River Dr.
Moline, IL, 61265
Symposium Lodging Options
Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
1415 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265
Located next door to the Vibrant Arena at The Mark – $104 double queen/$114 single king suites. Click Here to book online with our Symposium Rate, or call (309) 764-1000 and ask for the NDIA/Government Symposium Rate. Deadline for discounted room reservations is May 2nd, 2025.
The Element – Moline
316 12th Street, Moline, IL 61265
Located across the street from the Vibrant Arena at The Mark – $110 Standard Room. Click Here to book online with our Symposium Rate, or call 309-517-1659 and ask for the NDIA/Government Symposium Rate. Deadline for discounted room reservations is May 2nd, 2025.
Stoney Creek Inn – Moline
101 18th Street, Moline, IL 61265
Located 3 blocks from the Vibrant Arena at The Mark – $104 Deluxe King or Queen Room. Click Here to book online with GROUP Booking Code: 2506NDIA, or call 309-743-0101 and select option 2 to speak to agent and ask for the NDIA block/discount rate. Deadline for discounted room reservations is May 2nd, 2025.
The Axis Hotel – Moline
1630 5th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
Located 4 blocks from the Vibrant Arena at The Mark – $149 Standard King Room. Call 309-640-0060 and ask for the NDIA Symposium Block Rate. Deadline for discounted room reservations is May 21st, 2025.
The Isle Casino Hotel – Bettendorf
1777 Isle Parkway Bettendorf IA 52722
Located just 5 minutes away from the Vibrant Arena at The Mark, across I-74 Bridge – $89 Standard King or Double Queen. Click Here for online booking, or contact Ann Klundt in Isle Hotel Group Sales: 563-441-7115/ann.klundt@islebettendorf.com if questions or special requests. Quote Group Code: NDIA25. Deadline for discounted room reservations is May 29th, 2025.
Symposium Sponsorship Options
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Midwest Government Contracting Symposium, please take a moment to review these sponsorship packages. Each sponsorship package offers a number of perks available to you and your company.
Registration and Pricing
Registration for NDIA’s 17th Annual Government Contracting Symposium is opens soon for attendees and exhibitors.
Admission
- General Admission: $375
- General Admission – NDIA Members: $325
- Government Employee: FREE – Government employees may purchase meals when registering or at the Symposium: $5 per breakfast, $10 per lunch
Exhibitors
- Exhibit Booth & Registration for 1 Person: $560
- Exhibit Booth & Registration for 1 Person – NDIA Members: $530
- Exhibit Booth & Registration for 2 Persons: $770
- Exhibit Booth & Registration for 2 Persons – NDIA Members: $730
Networking Reception at Iron Tee Golf (6909 Iron Tee Wy, Bettendorf, IA 52722)
- Networking begins at 5:30 PM
- Program begins at 6:00 PM
- Heavy hor d’oeuvres will be provided
- Ticket to Attend: $35 (Purchase at time of registration)
Registration is per person. Refunds can be made up to 14 days before event. Tickets can be transferred.
Thank you to last year’s amazing sponsors!
