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Events | April 9, 2025
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Michigan Defense Expo

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET

In-person Event
Macomb Sports and Expo Center
14500 E 12 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088

The Michigan Defense Expo is the premier event for fostering connections between Department of Defense leaders, prime contractors and small businesses from across the country. Now in its 16th year, MDEX has become the go-to platform for exploring the latest advancements in defense technology, networking with top industry professionals and discovering new opportunities in the defense supply chain. The event is held in Macomb County, the home of over 1,100 companies operating in the aerospace and defense industries.

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Senior Counsel Aida Dismondy will co-present “Beyond Borders: How Defense Businesses Can Win in Foreign Markets.” Dismondy will be joined by Mark Ignash from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation for the discussion.

A frequent presenter at local, national and international trade and defense conferences, Dismondy focuses her legal practice on international trade and business, defense trade and business including U.S. national security, economic and foreign policy. She counsels and represents clients on the full range of administrative, compliance and enforcement actions arising out of export controls and sanctions, customs, defense federal acquisition regulations, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act and related U.S. laws and regulations.

Held in conjunction with the National Defense Industrial Association, MDEX is a three-day event that offers exclusive Department of Defense briefings, an exhibitor showcase and opportunities to network with government and business leaders. Held at the Macomb Sports and Expo Center, MDEX runs from April 8-10. For more information, please click here.