Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) via American Ingenuity
Join Nevada APEX Accelerator in a discussion on our nation's security.
Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) via American Ingenuity
With the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2026, the themes of technology, innovation, and inventions will continue with thought leaders at this Nevada APEX Accelerator-led event, especially as it relates to ensuring our nation's security. Those businesses involved in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM) and data analytics and/or businesses that support or want to support such businesses are highly encouraged to attend.
When and Where
- Monday, January 12, 2026
- Clark County Library
- Clark County Theatre (the Main Theater inside the library inside the main entrance)
- 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
Schedule of Events
- 10:00 - 10:30 am: Check in at Main Theatre Lobby, plus networking in the Paul C. Blau Theatre and Large Conference Room
- 10:30 - 10:45 am: Event welcome and acknowledgements by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) in the Main Theatre
- 10:45 - 11:15 am: Invited government guest speaker(s); discussion on technology, innovation, and inventions in the Main Theatre
- 11:15 - 11:20 am: Meet and network with those around you in the Main Theatre
- 11:20 - 11:35 am: Invited small business capability presentations in the Main Theatre
- 11:35 am - 12:30 pm: Break/lunch on your own; networking in both the Paul C. Blau Theatre and Large Conference Room
- 12:30 - 12:45 pm: Invited small business capability presentations in the Main Theatre
- 12:35 - 1:00 pm: Nevada APEX Accelerator presentation in the Main Theatre
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm: Different government guest speaker(s); different discussion on technology, innovation, and inventions in the Main Theatre
- 1:30 - 1:35 pm: Meet and network with those around you in the Main Theatre
- 1:35 - 2:10 pm: Moderated government contracting panel discussion with region APEX Accelerators Program Managers/DIrectors
- 2:10 - 2:40 pm: Moderated panel discussion on intellectual property (IP) protection
- 2:40 - 2:45 pm: Meet and network with those around you
- + More!
More Information and Registration
- This event is free to attend
- Limited seating, so pre-event registration is required
- Register no later than Monday, January 5, 2026
- To learn additional information and details on how to register, click HERE.
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