Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Leaders Convene in Biloxi for Landmark 2025 Symposium

Biloxi, Miss. – November 5th, 2025 – More than 250 senior executives, government officials, and academic leaders gathered this week for the 2025 Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium (MADS), held October 22–24 at the Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel & Casino. Co-hosted by the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) and the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi (ADAM), the event positioned Mississippi as a rising force in aerospace manufacturing, defense modernization, space commercialization, and workforce development.

The three-day symposium featured high-impact keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, technical exchanges, and exclusive site visits that highlighted Mississippi’s strategic assets in innovation and national security. Attendees built partnerships with federal installations, research institutions, and industry leaders while exploring advancements in advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, and space technologies. Discussions emphasized talent development, supply chain strength, and cross-sector collaboration as essential drivers of the state’s future.

“This is where the aerospace and defense community comes together.”

“MADS 2025 delivered on its promise to connect Mississippi’s technology ecosystem with national priorities—turning ideas into contracts, partnerships into progress, and potential into real economic impact,” said Davis Pace, President & CEO of MSET.

“As the unified voice of Mississippi’s aerospace and defense industry, ADAM is proud to co-host MADS and facilitate the strategic conversations that position our state as a preferred partner for federal agencies, prime contractors, and emerging space ventures,” said Sara Doss, Executive Director of ADAM.

Building on this year’s success, 2026 Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium (MADS) will take place September 2–4 in Flowood, Mississippi, in partnership with Jackson State University. Organizers anticipate an even larger event to further accelerate investment, research, and workforce development across the state.

For more information on future events, sponsorship opportunities, or partnership inquiries, visit www.msaerodefense.org.

About MSET

The Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) is a public-private partnership dedicated to accelerating economic growth in Mississippi’s aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sectors by leveraging federal installations, research institutions, and industry expertise.

About ADAM

The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi (ADAM) is the state’s premier trade association for aerospace, aeronautics, and defense industries—promoting collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable growth.