IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is the premier manufacturing technology event where aerospace and defense leaders connect to accelerate next-generation production. With nearly 100,000 attendees—and aerospace ranking as the second-largest sector—this event is key for discovering advanced manufacturing solutions that strengthen supply chains and improve mission-critical readiness. Attendees explore the latest technologies in CNC machining, automation, robotics, industrial additive manufacturing, AI, and digital transformation technologies, shaping the future of defense and aerospace. Produced by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS, remains the largest and most influential manufacturing technology trade event in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2026 will be held Sept.14-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
ID.me
ID.me is a leading digital identity verification platform enabling secure online identity proof. Its Community Verification allows brands to honor and offer exclusive discounts to groups like military, nurses, and students, boosting customer loyalty. ID.me also provides retailers with targeted marketing to reach over 120M pre-verified members. | ID.me is a next-generation digital identity wallet that enables individuals to securely verify their identity once and seamlessly sign in across websites. Trusted by over 158 million users, ID.me supports over 70 government agencies, 70+ healthcare organizations, and 600+ consumer brands. Its technology meets federal authentication standards under NIST 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 and is committed to “No Identity Left Behind.” To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.
HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. At AOC 2025, HII Mission Technologies is showcasing cutting-edge electromagnetic spectrum operations and electromagnetic warfare solutions that empower spectrum dominance, accelerate readiness and integrate seamlessly across the operational environment. | HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong.
GRVTY
GRVTY is a defense technology company. Our automated ISR&T platforms, software and data solutions help our defense, intelligence and homeland security customers turn insight into action faster and with confidence. Every day, our dedicated employees answer the challenge to rapidly deliver mission and technical expertise to keep America safe.
Good Eat’n
Good Eat’n is a flavor-first, better-for-you snack brand founded by NBA icon Chris Paul. Built on the belief that snacks should bring joy without compromise, Good Eat’n offers bold flavors made with organic corn, no artificial colors, and cleaner ingredients than traditional alternatives. With rapidly expanding national distribution, Good Eat’n is redefining what modern snacking can be – fun, delicious, and better for people and the planet.
Global Guardian
Global Guardian offers a full range of domestic and international duty of care services. Traveler tracking (active and passive), medical and security response, secure transport, intelligence and due diligence, emergency evacuation and custom aviation, cyber security, and video surveillance monitoring. Via our 24 hour command centers, and affiliates on the ground in over 130 countries, Global Guardian can seamlessly integrate these capabilities into a “one button push” that empowers organizations to manage their people, assets and communications.
EYECHIP Corporation
Eyechip replaces complex eye-tracking hardware with a single, ultra-low-power sensor. Our patented in-pixel computing slashes power by 20x, enabling lightweight AR/VR glasses and portable medical diagnostics. We provide the essential silicon interface for spatial computing and objective brain health monitoring.
D-Fend Solutions
D-Fend Solutions is the leading counter-drone, cyber-takeover technology provider, enabling full control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex environments, to overcome current and emerging drone threats. With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir, the company’s non-jamming and non-kinetic offering, focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in military, public safety, airport, prison, major event and critical infrastructure environments.