Forge Institute to Host Project Phoenix Demo Day on October 14; Showcasing Defense and Aerospace Startups
Defense leaders, investors, and community partners are invited to the unveiling of next-generation technologies designed to support warfighting objectives by startups from around the country.
2026 Forge Summit Unveils High-Profile Speaker Roster; Final Call for Registrations and Sponsorships
The Forge Institute has announced an expanded lineup of prominent federal, defense, and industry leaders scheduled to speak at the 2026 Forge Summit. With registration now open, the summit serves as the premier gathering for intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology leaders in America’s heartland working to secure national defense, critical infrastructure, and regional economic resilience.
Forge Summit 2026—Linking the Industrial Heartland to the Irregular Front—National Experts in AI, Cyber, and Irregular Warfare to Convene in North Little Rock on October 13-14
Forge Summit 2026—Linking the Industrial Heartland to the Irregular Front—National Experts in AI, Cyber, and Irregular Warfare to Convene in North Little Rock on October 13-14
Lessons from the Front Lines: Cyber Warfare Expert Jim Richberg to Share Insights at Forge Institute Cyber Summit
The 5th Annual Forge Institute Cyber Summit will be held on October 7-8, 2024, at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. This pivotal event will convene top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders to discuss the latest strategies and innovations in cyber defense.
Jim Richberg, Fortinet’s Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will deliver a keynote address.

