The future of military operations is top of mind when defense contractor keynote speakers present. Many often touch on future trends in govtech, government, etc. as well. In any event, it’s not always obvious where in-person and virtual speaking engagements are happening these days, so let’s take a look at who’s booking the best presenters:
- Weapons & munitions manufacturers – Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman that produce aircraft, missiles, bombs, firearms, ships, tanks, and other weapon systems.
- IT, software & communications – Firms such as Leidos, Harris Corporation, General Dynamics that provide IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, intelligence analysis, communications equipment and satellites.
- Logistics & technical services – Companies including KBR, DynCorp, SAIC that handle logistics, equipment maintenance, training, engineering, consulting and technical services for operations often call in the best defense contractor keynote speakers.
- Construction contractors – Builders along the lines of Fluor and Bechtel contracted for military base, infrastructure and facilities construction and management services around the world.
- Aerospace parts suppliers – Hundreds of companies manufacture specific components and parts for military aviation like engines, avionics, structural materials that are integrated into aircraft by prime contractors and call upon the top defense contractor keynote speakers’ services.
- Uniform manufacturers – Suppliers like Propper International and Atlantic Diving Supply that provide military uniforms, helmets, boots, protective gear and clothing.
- Shipbuilders – Major defense shipbuilders in keeping with Huntington Ingalls, General Dynamics and Austal USA manufacture submarines, aircraft carriers, frigates, destroyers and other naval vessels.
- Energy, oil & gas – Firms contracted to provide fuel, refined petroleum products and utilities to military bases and operations worldwide make use of many defense contractor keynote speakers.
Organizations who hire guest expert presenters are a diverse array of private companies supporting military operations in various critical capacities as weapon makers, IT providers, logistics managers, systems integrators and more.