Request for Proposal: Featured Co-Host 

On behalf of the Aerospace and Defense and Alliance of Mississippi (ADAM) and the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET), we are pleased to release the attached Request for Proposals for the Featured Co-Hosts of the 2027 Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium. 
 
The Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium is the state’s premier annual convening of the federal, state, industry, academic, and workforce leaders focused on advancing Mississippi’s aerospace, defense, and space ecosystem. We invite Mississippi communities, universities, regional organizations, and consortiums to submit proposals to serve as the Featured Co-Host for the 2027 Symposium. 
 
The Selected Co-Host will partner closely with ADAM and MSET to help plan, promote, and execute a high-impact statewide event that showcases regional assets, strengthens partnerships, and elevates Mississippi’s national presence in aerospace and defense. 
 
Please find the full RFP below which outlines:
 
Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2026
Submission Method: Single PDF emailed to info@msaerodefense.org
 
We encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks and consider submitting a proposal if this aligns with your community’s or institution’s strategic priorities.