ACG Columbus 2026 Aerospace & Defense Dealmaking & Investment Summit

Aerospace & Defense Dealmaking & Investment Summit
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Vitria on the Square | Columbus, Ohio

Join ACG Columbus for the inaugural Aerospace & Defense Dealmaking & Investment Summit, a premier gathering designed to accelerate investment, partnerships, and growth across the aerospace and defense ecosystem.

Strategically scheduled immediately following the Ohio Defense Forum in Dayton on September 21, the summit creates a unique opportunity for industry leaders, investors, and dealmakers to participate in both events, expanding connections and fostering collaboration across the aerospace and defense ecosystem.

This one-day summit will bring together industry leaders, investors, prime contractors, mid-tier suppliers, emerging technology companies, government and military stakeholders, academic institutions, and professional advisors to explore the opportunities shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into market trends, investment activity, M&A opportunities, innovation, workforce development, and the strategic advantages that position Ohio as a national leader in aerospace and defense. Through thought-provoking content, targeted networking, and facilitated introductions, participants will have the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers and build relationships that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Discussion Topics to Include:

• The New Aerospace & Defense Investment Landscape: Growth Opportunities Across the Middle Market 
• Winning in Aerospace & Defense: What Buyers, Primes, and Investors Want from Middle-Market Companies
• From Contract Award to Scalable Growth: Financing Strategies for Aerospace & Defense Companies
• Dealmaking in a New Defense Era: Where Capital is Flowing and What it Means for Buyers and Sellers

Whether you are seeking capital, exploring acquisitions, evaluating partnerships, expanding your supplier network, or looking to better understand the evolving aerospace and defense landscape, this summit offers a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and create opportunities for growth.

Be part of the conversations, connections, and deals that will help shape the future of aerospace and defense in Ohio and beyond.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Vitria on the Square