U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has released the full agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, set for July 14-15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, with President Donald Trump headlining the event.The two-day summit will bring together senior government officials, military leaders and executives from the defense, technology and finance sectors. McCormick’s office said major investment and partnership announcements are expected.High-profile speakersAccording to McCormick’s office, Trump is scheduled to speak July 15. Other announced government and military speakers include Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. The lineup also features prominent business leaders, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet, Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden, General Dynamics CEO Phebe N. Novakovic and Arm CEO Rene Haas. Tuesday: Industry DayThe summit opens today, July 14, with remarks from McCormick and Maj. Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp, president and commanding general of Army University. Tuesday’s “Industry Day” will include panels on defense acquisition, workforce development and partnerships among Pennsylvania companies, the military and government leaders. A Pennsylvania Trade Show featuring companies from across the commonwealth’s defense industrial base is also scheduled. McCormick’s office said Gen. Dan Caine will deliver a keynote address focused on the future of the U.S. military and Pennsylvania’s role in the defense industrial base. Wednesday: National Security and InnovationWednesday’s agenda will focus on advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies before concluding with keynote remarks from Trump. McCormick said the summit is intended to spotlight Pennsylvania’s role in defense manufacturing and innovation while encouraging collaboration among government, industry and academia.”Pennsylvania has everything it takes to lead the next generation of American defense,” McCormick said. “I’m proud to bring together leaders, innovators, and job creators from across the country to strengthen our national security and create good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth.” LivestreamThe summit will be livestreamed, with a viewing link to be posted on McCormick’s social media platforms. Click here to see the full agenda, and here to see the featured speakers. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.

CARLISLE, Pa. —

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has released the full agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, set for July 14-15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, with President Donald Trump headlining the event.

The two-day summit will bring together senior government officials, military leaders and executives from the defense, technology and finance sectors. McCormick’s office said major investment and partnership announcements are expected.

High-profile speakers

According to McCormick’s office, Trump is scheduled to speak July 15.

Other announced government and military speakers include Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

The lineup also features prominent business leaders, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet, Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden, General Dynamics CEO Phebe N. Novakovic and Arm CEO Rene Haas.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) reacts as U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) speaks during the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University on July 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by leading technology and energy companies, announced more than $90 billion in energy and technology investments in the state. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

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Tuesday: Industry Day

The summit opens today, July 14, with remarks from McCormick and Maj. Gen. Trevor Bredenkamp, president and commanding general of Army University.

Tuesday’s “Industry Day” will include panels on defense acquisition, workforce development and partnerships among Pennsylvania companies, the military and government leaders.

A Pennsylvania Trade Show featuring companies from across the commonwealth’s defense industrial base is also scheduled.

McCormick’s office said Gen. Dan Caine will deliver a keynote address focused on the future of the U.S. military and Pennsylvania’s role in the defense industrial base.

Wednesday: National Security and Innovation

Wednesday’s agenda will focus on advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies before concluding with keynote remarks from Trump.

McCormick said the summit is intended to spotlight Pennsylvania’s role in defense manufacturing and innovation while encouraging collaboration among government, industry and academia.

“Pennsylvania has everything it takes to lead the next generation of American defense,” McCormick said. “I’m proud to bring together leaders, innovators, and job creators from across the country to strengthen our national security and create good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth.”

Livestream

The summit will be livestreamed, with a viewing link to be posted on McCormick’s social media platforms.

Click here to see the full agenda, and here to see the featured speakers.

See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.