Oct. 13-14, 2026 - Forge Summit
Forge Summit 2026 (Oct 13-14, NLR) unites AI, cyber & warfare experts to defend the Heartland’s infrastructure & secure the US economy.
The 2026 Forge Summit will take place on October 13–14 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, under the theme "Linking the Industrial Heartland to the Irregular Front." Convening approximately 300 leaders from academia, industry, startups, critical infrastructure, military, and intelligence, the event aims to build skills and partner for collective defense.
WHEN: October 13-14, 2025
WHERE: North Little Rock, Arkansas
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration required. Click here to register. Attendees must be U.S. citizens.
The 7th Annual Forge Institute Summit will be held in Central Arkansas.
Join us for special discussions with leading CISOs, award-winning researchers, and state, federal, intelligence and military leaders. Enjoy topic-specific breakout sessions, networking opportunities, round tables, and keynote presentations. Explore cutting-edge cybersecurity trends, current threats, success stories, and strategic partnerships driving cybersecurity awareness and development.
Note: To attend Forge Institute’s annual summit, all attendees must be US Citizens. We (along with our partners) reserve the right to deny admittance to anyone for any reason. Attendees must be pre-registered. Click any of the “Register Now” buttons on this page.