# Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium 2026 · Box Elder, South Dakot | TradeShowIntel > The Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium is a defense and aerospace trade show scheduled for April 8-9, 2026, at The Box Elder Events Center in Box Elder, S URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/black-hills-defense-industry-symposium-2026 --- Trade show # Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium 2026 The Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium is a defense and aerospace trade show scheduled for April 8-9, 2026, at The Box Elder Events Center in Box Elder, South Dakota. Presented by Northrop Grumman and hosted by the Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition, the event focuses on AI, cyber, and defense convergence, bringing together military, industry, and community leaders for panel discussions, keynotes, and networking. The symposium highlights defense investments' impact on national security and local economies. The Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium is a defense and aerospace trade show scheduled for April 8-9, 2026, at The Box Elder Events Center in Box Elder, South Dakota. Presented by Northrop Grumman and hosted by the Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition, the event focuses on AI, cyber, and defense convergence, bringing together military, industry, and community leaders for panel discussions, keynotes, and networking. The symposium highlights defense investments' impact on national security and local economies. ## Event details - **Dates:** 8–9 Apr 2026 - **Location:** Box Elder, South Dakota, United States - **Venue:** The Box Elder Events Center - **Industry:** Defense - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 0+ ## Why exhibit Exhibit at the Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium to showcase your products and services directly to military leaders, defense contractors, and decision-makers. Gain visibility among key personnel from federal agencies, prime contractors, and the local defense community, and network with innovators shaping national security. ## Why visit Attend the symposium to hear from top military and industry leaders on AI, cyber, and defense topics, participate in critical discussions on national security, and network with professionals from the military, government, academia, and industry. Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies and contracting opportunities. ## Exhibitor profile - Defense contractors - Cybersecurity firms - Aerospace companies - IT and AI solution providers - Research institutions - Energy and infrastructure firms ## Visitor profile - Military personnel - Government officials - Defense industry professionals - Academics and researchers - Entrepreneurs and business leaders - Students ## Industries - Defense - Aerospace - Technology - National Security ## Organisers - Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition - Northrop Grumman