SEPT. 14-16, 2026 - Phoenix Capital Forum for Defense Investors
Learn how to invest in resilient, dual-use defense and national security startups. Join Phoenix Capital Forum this September in Little Rock.
The intersection of national security and private capital has officially reached a critical inflection point. As the Department of War accelerates its mandate for commercial, dual-use technologies to secure a decisive operational advantage, a massive structural challenge remains: bridging the notorious "Valley of Death" between early-stage innovation and secure government procurement.
For family offices, sophisticated angel investors, and private pools of capital, this landscape represents a fast growing asset class—provided you know how to navigate its unique complexities.
This September, the Phoenix Capital Forum will convene an exclusive, closed-door summit in Little Rock. We are bringing together a select group of regional investors, institutional leaders, and defense and national security officials to align private investment strategies with urgent national security priorities.
If you want to move past the theoretical pitches of coastal tech summits and deploy capital into a rigorous, risk-mitigated defense strategy, this room is where you need to be.
Event Rules/Security
All attendees must be U.S. Citizens
Event is Closed to the Press/Media
Chatham House Rules apply
Forge reserves the right to deny admittance to anyone for any reason. If we do, your ticket will be refunded.
This event is not endorsed by the federal government.
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.
Sept. 17-19, 2025 - Forge Summit
The 6th Annual Forge Institute Cyber 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.
WHEN: September 17-19, 2025
WHERE: Little Rock, Arkansas
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration required. Click here to register. Attendees must be U.S. citizens.
The 6th Annual Forge Institute Cyber 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.
