DoW SciTechCONNECT Mississippi Regional Pop-Up Event

About the Event

The Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and Jackson State University, is hosting a SciTechConnect Regional Pop-Up event in Jackson, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War to grow the national security innovation ecosystem. This one-day events offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the DoW through engaging sessions led by DoW officials and staff. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from DoW leadership.