Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium 2025

The Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium (MADS) is an annual event, co-hosted by the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi and Mississippi Enterprise for Technology. MADS rotates between the state's different research institutions to highlight business opportunities across the industry and bring together industry executives, academic institutions, government officials and economic developers. MADS features networking opportunities, presentations on industry forecasts and highlights Mississippi's assets including research centers, workforce training programs, and contracting opportunities.