Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium

The Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium (MADS) is an annual event, co-hosted by the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi and the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology. Each year, MADS rotates among Mississippi’s leading research institutions to showcase business opportunities across the aerospace and defense sectors. This year, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) joins ADAM and MSET as a co-hosting partner, reflecting its commitment to advancing research, innovation, and workforce development in the state. MADS features networking opportunities, presentations on industry forecasts and highlights Mississippi's assets including research centers, workforce training programs, and contracting opportunities. 

Explore how the 2025 Aerospace and Defense Symposium plans to bring together industry executives, academic leaders, government officials, and economic developers for three days of insight and collaboration by navigating the "symposium 2025" tab above or clicking the links below.