# Alaska Defense Forum

- Dates: 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Location: 8 Star Events Center, Fairbanks, United States
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The Alaska Defense Forum, set against the stunning backdrop of Fairbanks, United States, will take place from August 24 to August 26, 2026.

## Who attends

Join military leaders, industry partners, and community stakeholders from across Alaska and beyond for a multi-day forum focused on the conversations shaping our state’s role in national defense.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://alaskadefenseforum.com/)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- John Conger
- Mike Sfraga
- Robert Moriarty
- Nancy Balkus
- DavID Dentino
- Dave Leinberger
- Iris Ferguson
- Tim Dill

## Sponsors and partners

- Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation

## Where to stay

- **Westmark Fairbanks Hotel**: 320 m from the venue
- **Clarion Hotel & Suites**: 480 m from the venue, 95 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, 99701
- **Alaska Motel**: motel, 490 m from the venue, 1546 South Cushman Street, Fairbanks, 99701
- **Fairbanks Downtown Hostel**: hostel, 580 m from the venue
  - Phone: +1-907-371-4222
- **SpringHill Suites Fairbanks**: 660 m from the venue, 575 1st Avenue, Fairbanks, 99701
- **All Seasons Inn**: 700 m from the venue, 673 7th Avenue
- **Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham**: 780 m from the venue, 723 1st Avenue, Fairbanks, 99701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/fairbanks-alaska/bridgewater-hotel-trademark/overview)
- **9th Ave Hostel**: hostel, 910 m from the venue, 905 9th Avenue
  - Phone: +1-907-590-0095

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/alaska-defense-forum/