IIF returns to the coast of Monterey in 2025! Featuring 50+ sessions, facilitated meetings and networking events, this forum is the only cross-service event that includes participation from hundreds of installations nationally. Join us for over three days of professional development and networking with defense communities, top industry experts and DoD as we discuss actionable ways to advance innovations at your base and community.
AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, October 27th
7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Registration Open
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Pre-Conference Sessions
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch (on your own)
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Opening General Session
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking Break
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Networking Break
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, October 28th
7:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
General Session
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Networking Break
2:15 PM – 4:15 PM
General Session
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Networking Break
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Great American Defense Communities Reception
Wednesday, October 29th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
General Session
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Networking Break
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM
Conference Ends
REGISTRATION
Online registration for IIF25 is currently closed. Check back later for updates!
SPONSORSHIP
IIF is the only all-service event of its kind that offers high impact sponsor opportunities.
Become a sponsor of IIF 2025 to gain unmatched networking opportunities and visibility for your organization.
Sponsor benefits include:
- Organizing or participating in a session
- Hosting a military service workshop
- Showcasing and networking at an exhibit booth
- Your organization’s logo displayed on signage and the event website and app
- Complimentary and discounted registrations
- And much more!
Ready to secure your sponsorship? Contact Emma Kelly Saunders for more information.
Past Sponsors
National Partners
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