November 10 - 12, 2024
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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TJ Kreutzer
Vice President / Director of Operations, We Defy Foundation
Waco Hoover
Co-Founder & Partner, MCON - USMC Veteran
Lisa Kalkes
U.S. Army Veteran, Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Public Affairs for Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG)
David Reid
Owner & CEO Terra Arma
Sebastian Junger
#1 New York Times Best Selling Author, Journalist and Co-Founder of Vets Town hall
Kevyn Major Howard
Justin Melnick
Actor, CBS hit show SEAL Team, Former Indiana Police Officer
Cindy McNally
President & CEO, Irreverant Warriors
John Wayne Troxell
Army Command Sergeant Major and Former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Michelle Black
A mother of two boys, a Gold Star wife, and the author of Sacrifice
Michael "Rod" Rodriguez
Army Green Beret, President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Honorable Patrick J. Murphy
Army Veteran, Producer, Former Congressman, and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer
Amy Forsythe
USMC Veteran, Author, Podcast Host and Event Promoter
Brigadier General (Retired) Andy Preston
Director of Military Banking for ROGER Bank
Phyllis Wilson
MPA, BSN, RN - US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5(Retired) President, Military Women's Memorial
Richard Titus aka Titus
Executive, Board Director, Entrepreneur
Scott A. Huesing
Bestselling Author | Echo in Ramadi
General (Retired) Scott Miller
PrairieFire Executive Chairman
Jen Nam
Meta Strategy and Operations Manager, Army Veteran
Joe Worley
America’s VetDogs Program Graduate, U.S. Navy Veteran
John Miller
President and CEO, America’s VetDogs
Ryan Scalmanini
Coast Guard Veteran, Veteran Benefits Guide
Peter O'Rourke
President, National Association for Veteran Rights
Terrence Hayes
Press Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Tiffany Daugherty
Head of Military & Veteran Affairs and Specialty Strategies, Johnson & Johnson
Samantha Domingo
MBA, Staff, Critical Programs Talent Strategist, Lockheed Martin
Marcus “OHLEY” Ohlenforst
Lead Military Talent Strategist, HR Chief of Staff Office
Tom Downs
leads the Diversity Talent Acquisition and Talent Pipeline Programs efforts at Booz Allen Hamilton
Christian Meyers
Chief Product Officer & Host of the MEDEVAC Podcast
Austen Alexander
Founder and Host Battle Bunker
Jon Simkins
Senior editor and writer with Military Times
Craig Bryan PsyD, ABPP
Director, Division of Recovery and Resilience Stress, Trauma Program Director, Suicide Prevention Program, The Ohio State University
Eric Eversole
Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President, Hiring Our Heroes
Chase Millsap
Small Town Strong Director/Executive Producer
Dale King
Small Town Strong Executive Producer
Dean Stott
Tier 1 Special Forces Operator & 2x World Record Breaker
JImmy Anderson
Former White House Director of Veterans Engagement
Ben Smith
fitness and nutrition coach, entrepreneur, Army Veteran
Alana Stott MBE
Security specialist, Author & Anti Human-Trafficking consultant
Brandt McCartney
Founder and Executive Director The 38 Challenge
Melissa Hawkins
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Professional Human Performance Optimization Advocate Marine Corps Veteran
Erik Bartell
Co-Founder, Echelon
Dr. Tiffany Tajiri
Founder of Freedom Rhythm
Richard Casper
Co-Founder & Executive Director, CreatiVets
Jon Dalton
Co-Founder, Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines
Rob Boeckmann
Army Veteran & Sports Marketer
Zachary Bell
Author & Veteran With A Sign
Food Truck Chow Hall
Performance & Brain Health Center
Art Installations
American Legion - Be The One
Gaming Pavilion
Craft Cocktails & Drinks
Taste Of Vegas
BULL'S EYE EXPERIENCE
Cold Plunge Experience
Doubles Pickleball Tournament
HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
Range Day
Cornhole Tournament
WeDefy Foundation
immersive experience
Range Day @ Prairie Fire
Held annually before MCON kicks off, Range Day brings together the military community like no other event. Operators, pro shooters, veterans, amateurs, family, and more. Register at the MCON experience page.
location
Prairie Fire
Date
Thursday
10/24/24
Time
9:00am
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4:00pm
Separate registration required
Military Impact Summit @ MCON
The men and women that serve our country operate in a dynamic environment and need our continued support during and after service. MIS is designed to prepare you and your organization for what’s next.
location
Las Vegas Chamber 575 W Symphony Park Ave #100, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
9:30am
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5:30pm
Registration Opens
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
8:45am
Panel
Driving Hope: The American Legion's Suicide Prevention Program and It's Partnership with INDYCAR
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
9:45am
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10:25am
speakers
Panel
Empowering Service: How Brands Support Military Veterans
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
11:00am
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11:25am
Panel
The Business Case for Buying from Veteran-Owned Businesses
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
11:30am
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11:55am
speakers
Break for Lunch
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
12:00pm
-
1:00pm
Presentation
Bridging the Gap: F45’s $8m Veteran Entrepreneurship Program with Skillbridge
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
speakers
Panel
Educating Veterans About Their Disability Benefits
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
1:30pm
-
2:10pm
Panel
Beyond Service: Corporate Brand Activations Supporting Veterans and Their Families
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
2:45pm
-
3:25pm
Networking Break
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
3:30pm
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3:55pm
Panel
Building Strong Alliances: Defining the Best Corporate Partnerships for Military Nonprofits
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
4:00pm
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4:40pm
Q&A
Town Hall Session: Supporting Service What's Next for Military Program
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
4:45pm
-
5:10pm
speakers
VIP Invitation Only Reception
Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
location
6515 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV 89119
Date
Friday
10/25/24
Time
6:00pm
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9:00pm
Registration Opens
Doors Open. Please go to Registration to pick up your wristband
location
Expo At World Market Registration Area
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
10:00am
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6:00pm
Exhibit Hours
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
11:00am
-
6:00pm
Panel
Mission- Driven Business: The Veteran Entrepreneur's Journey
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
12:00pm
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12:25pm
Panel
In Waves and War: Breakthrough Therapies Transforming Lives
Meet and Greet at VETS booth from 2-3p
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
1:00pm
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1:25pm
Panel
Trailblazing Women Veterans: Redefining What’s Possible
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
1:30pm
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1:55pm
Panel
Michael Terpin CEO Transform Ventures
Financial Fitness and Cryptocurrencies This presentation will provide essential information about financial health and the emerging world of cryptocurrencies. Book signing with Michael Terpin Author of "The Bitcoin SuperCycle".
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
2:00pm
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2:25pm
speakers
Booth 537
Meet and Greet with the Crew Behind "In Waves of War"
location
Booth 537
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
2:00pm
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3:00pm
Panel
From Battlefront to Homefront
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
3:00pm
-
3:25pm
Presentation
Mind Mapping: Character, Competence, and Commitment
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
5:00pm
-
5:30pm
speakers
Panel
Story Hustle: Veterans Owning Their Narratives
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
5:30pm
-
6:00pm
PRESENTED BY: CREATIVETS
Performances by: CREATIVETS
Nashville Songwriter Rounds are a Nashville songwriting tradition. A Round is where a group of 2-4 songwriters share a single stage. They rotate down the line first sharing quick stories about how the song was written and other songwriters that contributed to the song.
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
6:00
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6:30
speakers
Veterans for All Nevada Voters & We the Veterans and Military Families Happy Hour
Veterans for All Nevada Voters and We the Veterans and Military Families are co-sponsoring a happy hour for our Nevada supporters and any veterans interested in learning more about our organizations. All are welcome!
location
Hennessey's Tavern Las Vegas, 425 Fremont St #110, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Date
Saturday
10/26/24
Time
6:00
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7:30
Registration Opens
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
10:00am
-
5:00pm
Exhibit Hours
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
11:00am
-
5:00pm
Seminar
UFC & Military Combatives Seminar Expo with Wedefy
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
1:00pm
-
2:00pm
speakers
Meet & Greet
UFC & Military Combatives Seminar Team Meet & Greet
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
2:00pm
-
3:00pm
Panel
Service Dogs Save Lives -- Stories of Life-Changing Impact
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
Panel
Navigating Today’s Military Environment for Youth
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
2:30pm
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2:55pm
Panel
The Next Mission: Thriving After Military Service by Rebuilding Identity, Purpose, and Support
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
3:00pm
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3:25pm
Panel
Getting Your Story to Film, TV, and Books
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
3:30pm
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3:55pm
Panel
Sleep Tight, Stay Bright: The Role of Rest in Health and Resilience
Date
Sunday
10/27/24
Time
4:00pm
-
4:25pm
speakers
