Looking Ahead: The ADC 2019 Defense Communities National Summit

April 16, 2019

The 2019 ADC Summit will launch a new program this year with a focus on the ideas and issues that are key to strengthening the foundation of readiness for our military and communities.
 
The summit, taking place June 10-12 in Washington D.C., will feature top decision-makers and experts in the field for a powerful series of forums such as:
 

  • Future of DOD Resilience Policy
  • The State of Military Housing: How We Can Provide Great Housing for Our Entire Military
  • Are We Ready: The State of Our Defense Readiness
  • What Matters and What Works: The Great Ideas Redefining How We Support our Military Spouses and Families

 
In addition to more headline forums, other discussion sessions will include breakfast roundtables, policy symposiums, issue briefs, and on-site networking opportunities.
 
Register today at adcsummit.org.

April 16, 2019

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