2026 M3 Defense & Innovation Summit
M3 Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 29th, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Summit Sponsors and Exhibitors List
The Expo, held in conjunction with the M3 Defense & Innovation Summit | 2026 Annual Meeting, features exhibitors and sponsors representing the defense industry and other key sectors. Exhibitors gain valuable opportunities to build connections, increase visibility, and showcase their expertise.
The event will feature UMass Lowell’s official opening of its new Security Operations Center (SOC), an integral part of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor, which will help fortify area cities, towns and defense industrial base companies against cyber threats. Managed by CyberTrust Massachusetts and supported by SAIC and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s MassCyberCenter and Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the SOC will also provide hands-on training for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Sponsors (⭐) Hosts (🏢) Exhibitors (💼)
Belisar is a technology company that helps businesses identify, pursue and manage government contracting opportunities. Its platform brings together customer relationship management, market intelligence, proposal development and AI tools, giving teams a connected view of government agencies, programs, contracts and key decision-makers. By combining public market data with internal business information, Belisar helps organizations make informed decisions and coordinate their growth efforts.
Designed for government and defense markets, Belisar supports the business development process from initial research and opportunity discovery through pricing, proposals and performance reporting. Its tools help teams automate routine tasks, manage relationships and track opportunities, allowing them to focus on delivering capabilities that support their customers’ missions.
CM&B ⭐
CM&B is a family-owned construction management firm based in Boston and New York, in business since 1992. With over 30 years of experience, they deliver construction management services across a range of industries, including automotive, defense, retail, and hospitality, bringing ambitious visions to life through operational excellence and deep industry expertise.
Their services span the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction, aligning budgets, permits, and procurement, to construction management and program management, evaluating spaces, assessing feasibility, and shaping ideas into buildable plans. CM&B partners with some of the most recognized brands in the country, spanning grocery, hospitality, industrial, science, and tech sectors, and prides itself on relationships built on trust that produce lasting results
Donovan Strategies LLC is a lobbying and business development firm that provides services in federal government relations as well as state government relations in Massachusetts. These trusted relationships can help you with your needs in government relations, accessing grants and incentives, and business development.
Mainstay Technologies helps organizations build reliable, secure technology systems that support their business goals. Serving businesses across New England and fully remote organizations, the company provides managed and co-managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance support, strategic IT leadership, and AI and automation services. Its dedicated teams combine technical expertise with personalized support to help clients improve operations, manage risk and plan for the future.
The Massachusetts APEX Accelerator (MA APEX) is a member of a nationwide network of 90 federally funded APEX Accelerator Centers providing a variety of services to Massachusetts-based businesses of all sizes to help them navigate the complexities of contracting with federal agencies, state purchasing departments, and local governments. MA APEX is a Partner Program of MassMEP. MA APEX services are complimentary to all Massachusetts businesses.
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) serves as a key resource for businesses looking to start, grow, expand, or locate in Massachusetts. MOBD connects companies with state programs and resources, including financing and tax incentives, workforce development, site selection, permitting assistance, and connections to state and local partners. Through a statewide network of regional directors, MOBD works directly with businesses to understand their needs, navigate government resources, and support their long-term growth in the Commonwealth.
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) helps entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and sustain successful businesses throughout the Commonwealth. Since 1980, MSBDC has supported economic and entrepreneurial growth through no-cost, confidential business advising, technical assistance, and educational programs. Its experienced advisors provide personalized guidance on business planning, financing, cash flow, marketing, and operations, helping businesses navigate challenges and pursue new opportunities.
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) is a public agency strengthening the Commonwealth’s technology and innovation economy. Through strategic investments, partnerships, and programs, MassTech supports business growth, develops talent, and connects industry, academia, and government to advance innovation and create economic opportunities across Massachusetts.
Through its MassCyberCenter, MassTech strengthens cybersecurity resilience, expands workforce development, and helps public and private organizations improve preparedness. MassTech also leads SHIELD—the Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense—bringing together government, industry, academic, and military partners to advance critical technologies, strengthen supply chains, and grow Massachusetts’ defense workforce and national security contributions.
MassDevelopment is Massachusetts' development finance agency, offering creative funding solutions to drive economic growth and sustainable development. Utilizing a range of financial tools—including loans, guarantees, and tax-exempt bond financing—MassDevelopment partners with other funders to support real estate and equipment investments. The agency also provides brownfields financing for site remediation and oversees the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, enabling commercial property owners to implement energy-efficient and renewable energy systems in both new construction and renovations.
MassHire 💼
MassHire is Massachusetts’ statewide network of workforce development boards and career centers, connecting businesses with skilled talent and helping job seekers build lasting careers. Through local partnerships and workforce expertise, MassHire strengthens the state’s economy by aligning employer needs with training, resources, and employment opportunities.
MassHire offers job seekers no-cost career counseling, resume workshops, hiring events, and access to career training. For employers, the network provides recruitment support, job posting tools, labor market insights, and guidance on workforce training grants. Guided by collaboration, respect, reliability, and ingenuity, MassHire helps people advance, businesses grow, and communities thrive.
MassMEP 💼
Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) helps small and medium-sized manufacturers strengthen their operations, develop their workforce, and grow their businesses. Established in 1996, MassMEP connects companies with practical expertise, tailored solutions, and resources across business, government, and academia to support a stronger Massachusetts manufacturing economy.
MassMEP works alongside manufacturers to implement improvements in operational efficiency, supply chain performance, emerging technologies, and business strategy. Its workforce programs help companies build talent pipelines through industry-aligned training and career pathways. Having supported more than 2,000 Massachusetts manufacturers, MassMEP combines hands-on guidance with deep industry experience to help businesses navigate challenges, pursue opportunities, and achieve lasting growth.
Middlesex Community College (MCC) provides accessible, affordable education that helps students achieve their academic and career goals. With campuses in Bedford and Lowell, Massachusetts, MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs, along with flexible online and on-campus learning options. Through personalized advising, tutoring, hands-on learning and internships, the college supports students as they prepare to enter the workforce, continue their education or build new skills.
Nterprisers is a networking and discovery platform that helps small manufacturing businesses gain visibility, build connections and plan for the future. By connecting manufacturers with suppliers, partners and investors, the platform supports collaboration and innovation while giving business owners access to information and insights that help them make informed decisions.
PKF O’Connor Davies helps businesses, organizations and individuals move forward with confidence through accounting, tax and advisory services. Combining industry expertise, innovative technology and personalized attention, the firm delivers practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs and goals. With a nationwide presence and access to the global PKF network, PKF O’Connor Davies brings local insight and international perspective to help clients navigate challenges, identify opportunities and build lasting value.
Riemer & Braunstein is a distinctive firm in today’s legal landscape. As a boutique finance firm with offices in key capital markets, it represents major domestic and foreign financial institutions in real estate and commercial finance transactions, working with top law firms and sponsors. Regionally, the firm offers cost-effective, responsive legal services to banks, corporations, and businesses. With over 90 years of experience, Riemer & Braunstein’s successful client relationships reflect its commitment to quality. Its core practice areas include Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance, and Tax Credit/Community Development Finance.
Rockland Trust is a full-service community bank headquartered in Massachusetts and the sole bank subsidiary of Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ: INDB), offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers, as well as online, mobile, and phone banking. Founded on a set of core values, the bank builds strong relationships with its customers, helping business owners grow their companies and individual consumers succeed through straightforward products and convenient service, backed by knowledgeable bankers and robust technology; it treats every relationship as significant, regardless of size or tenure, which it credits for the loyalty of customers who stay, deepen their relationship, and refer others to the bank.
TransAction provides transportation planning, consulting and shuttle services that help businesses and public sector organizations improve commuting and connect people to their destinations. Founded in 1990 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, TransAction Associates develops and manages commuter programs, while TransAction Corporate Shuttles delivers transportation services with an emphasis on safety, reliability and quality.
With a focus on sustainable transportation, TransAction helps clients expand alternatives to driving alone through carpooling, biking, walking, transit and shuttle connections. From commuter surveys and regulatory compliance to corporate shuttles and event transportation, its team develops practical solutions that support employers, serve commuters and reduce environmental impact.
UMass Lowell is a public research university committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education that prepares students to solve real-world challenges. Located in the heart of Massachusetts’ technology corridor, the university offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs that combine academic excellence with hands-on learning, research and career experience.
As a Research 1 institution, UMass Lowell connects students, faculty and industry partners to advance discovery and innovation. Through research collaborations, internships and cooperative education opportunities, the university helps develop the talent and ideas that support businesses, strengthen communities and contribute to the region’s economic growth.