IIF 2026 has officially begun! For the next three days, attendees will meet with leaders across the country and engage in conversations on the issues shaping our installations, communities, and the missions they support. #InstallationInnovationForum #IIF2026

#InstallationInnovationForum is happening! The mission doesn’t stop — and neither do we. Join defense community and industry leaders at #IIF26 in Tampa Bay for 30+ sessions of real-world innovation and collaboration. Oct. 26–28 | Tampa, FL installationinnovation.org/

As we approach Installation Innovation Forum next week, we want to thank our incredible national and event partners that have made this event possible. Thank you!

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced changes coming to defense communities last week, including the FORTRESS America and Great American Base initiatives. Don't miss your chance to hear from leaders across the country: installationinnovation.org/

Members of the ADC team recently went to Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, to film at the Great American Defense Community and get a sense of the area alongside representatives from program partner Sourcewell.

ADC is proud to announce the 2026 cohort for the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative alongside program partner Liberty Military Housing. This year, we have 10 spouses dedicated to improving their communities. Learn more about the program on our website: defensecommunities.org/milit…

Our friends at Minot Area Chamber EDC are hosting the 15th annual Nuclear Triad Symposium in Washington D.C., bringing in leaders in nuclear deterrence and integration. Don't miss your chance to attend - registration closes September 4. Learn more here: taskforce21.com/

Last week, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation and the Association of Defense Communities hosted the sixth annual Alaska Defense Forum. Read more about the event here: defensecommunities.org/2026/…

Community member group registration rates for Installation Innovation Forum close next Monday, August 31! To take advantage of the rate, register as a member community and use code COMMUNITYGROUPIIF26 when registering. installationinnovation.org/

It's here! The 2026 Installation Innovation Forum Agenda has been released, showcasing the five tracks attendees can choose from to create their personalized event experience in Tampa. Find the full session list on the IIF Website: installationinnovation.org/

ADC has announced their featured speakers for the Installation Innovation Forum in Tampa this fall. Hear from leaders in the DOW, industry, and communities on how to build resilient defense communities by registering for the event: installationinnovation.org/

Our communities are what power our installations and ultimately our military. At the Installation Innovation Forum you’ll make real connections and meet decision-makers face to face. Learn more and register here: installationinnovation.org/

ADC Director Matt Borron recently got the opportunity to speak on Comcast Newsmakers, sharing the perspective of defense communities and the history of ADC. Watch it here: comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos…

If you know of a community member whose voice should be included at IIF that has never attended an ADC event, share with them this form: installationinnovation.org/s…

Along with members of the program's partner Sourcewell, ADC board members toured Naval Station Mayport, helped support the food grocery store, and participated in the yearly Purple Heart observance during their 2026 GADC visit to Jacksonville, Florida.

“National security starts at home,” [ADC Executive Director Matt Borron] said. “You need these communities to be this innovation hub. You need it to have great quality of life, so servicemembers and their families want to live there.”  Link: newsfromthestates.com/articl…

Be in the room. Join us in Tampa for the Installation Innovation Forum and forge the partnerships that will change your defense community. Register now: installationinnovation.org/

The 2026 Installation Innovation Forum is coming up this October. Ideas will be shared on all topics, from water and energy to drone defense and AI implementation. What are you hoping to hear about at this year's conference?

Don't miss your chance to hear about the value IIF can provide at the upcoming IIF First Look webinar. Join the ADC team, board, and defense leaders this Friday to hear how IIF can help strengthen your defense community. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

ADC's Installation Innovation Forum (IIF) 2026 returns October 26-28 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center, and we're giving you a First Look. Join us for a new 45-minute free virtual event built to get you ready for IIF 2026. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…