DREAM Symposium

The Dream Symposium is an invite-driven gathering of engineers, researchers, founders, and industry leaders focused on the future of advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and dual-use innovation.

Hosted in Dayton, Ohio, the event brings together voices from industry, academia, and government to discuss how emerging technologies move from research to real-world deployment.

Designed to be small, high-signal, and conversation-driven, the symposium prioritizes meaningful collaboration over traditional conference formats — fostering partnerships across additive manufacturing, propulsion, materials science, and defense technologies.

Info: 9:15 AM — 10:15 AM |
Industry leaders discuss how advanced manufacturing, automation, and regional collaboration can reduce costs, increase speed, and strengthen the future supply chain

Info: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
A featured presentation highlighting emerging technologies, capabilities, and real-world applications shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

Info: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
A featured presentation highlighting emerging technologies, capabilities, and real-world applications shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

Info: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Info: 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM |
Industry leaders explore how laser technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing, defense, energy, sensing, and next-generation industrial systems.

Info: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
A featured presentation highlighting emerging laser technologies, capabilities, and real-world applications shaping the future of manufacturing, defense, and advanced industrial systems.

Info: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | A featured presentation highlighting emerging laser technologies, capabilities, and real-world applications shaping the future of manufacturing, defense, and advanced industrial systems.

Info: 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Info: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Industry leaders discuss how automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics are transforming manufacturing, operational efficiency, and the future industrial workforce.

Info: 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | A featured presentation highlighting emerging automation, AI, and robotics technologies shaping the future of manufacturing and industrial operations.

Info: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | A featured presentation highlighting emerging automation, AI, and robotics technologies shaping the future of manufacturing and industrial operations.

Info: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Info: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Industry leaders discuss how next-generation materials and advanced manufacturing are enabling stronger aerospace systems, energy resilience, and future industrial capabilities.

Info: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM |A featured presentation highlighting emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, and real-world applications shaping the future of aerospace and energy resilience.

Info: 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | A featured presentation highlighting emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, and real-world applications shaping the future of aerospace and energy resilience.

Info: 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Info: 5:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Info: DREAM Kickoff Reception | June 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Join industry leaders, founders, engineers, researchers, and regional stakeholders for an evening of networking ahead of the DREAM Symposium. This informal reception is designed to foster early conversations and strengthen connections across aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and emerging technology communities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Entrepreneurs Center, 31 South Main Street, Dayton, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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