The Mississippi Forge Forward conference aims to bring together representatives from the defense industry, manufacturing, government, and education for a unique collaborative opportunity. This two-day conference will engage industry and education partners in critical conversations around preparing the Mississippi workforce to meet the needs of the 21st Century defense industry.
This conference is an excellent opportunity for collaboration among:
- Defense manufacturing industry representatives

- Economic developers
- Government representatives
- Community college administrators & instructors
- High school administrators
- High school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers
- Career and Technical Education teachers