Support from corporate sponsors grows in Conference’s eighth year underscoring growing role in the military community
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Military Influencer Conference (MIC), the nation’s premier event for military-connected leaders, entrepreneurs and advocates, has named its presenting and major sponsors for MIC 2025, scheduled for Sept. 21–24 at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center.
USAA will return as presenting sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to service members, veterans and their families. CareSource Military & Veterans, a health management company serving TRICARE Prime® beneficiaries, including active duty families, retirees, survivor families, and National Guard and Reserve members, joins as a top sponsor alongside Navy Federal Credit Union, National University, Dr Sonja Brands and TikTok.
“USAA is excited to once again to sponsor The Military Influencer Conference and help to provide an opportunity for some of the military community’s most influential leaders to connect, collaborate and make a difference,” said Major General (Retired) Bob Whittle, Head of Military Affairs at USAA. “The camaraderie that MIC inspires brings ideas, solutions and inspiration furthering the impact we can collectively make for our service members and their families.”
“MIC isn’t just a conference, it’s the gathering place where the military community builds what comes next,” said Curtez Riggs, U.S. Army veteran and founder of the Military Influencer Conference. “The support of our partners ensures we can keep creating opportunities for veterans, spouses, and leaders to launch businesses, spark collaborations, and shape culture. Their investment signals that our community matters and that together we’re shaping impact for those who follow in our footsteps.”
“MIC brings people together who understand what military life really feels like,” said Holly Joers, president of CareSource Military & Veterans. “We are proud to support an event that honors that experience, uplifts community voices and helps families feel seen, both in uniform and beyond.”
Together, these sponsors represent industries that touch millions of military families. From financial readiness and health care to education and digital media, their presence at MIC signals a shared commitment to those who serve.
Since its launch in 2017, MIC has welcomed more than 20,000 attendees, 2,000 veteran-owned businesses and more than 100 global partners. The 2025 conference will feature keynotes, workshops, curated networking, the Mighty 25 Gala and the MIC Education and Career Impact Day, a new event designed to connect veterans and families with direct employment opportunities.
Registration and the full schedule are available now at militaryinfluencer.com.
Media interested in attending can request credentials at militaryinfluencer.com/media-pass.
ABOUT MILITARY INFLUENCER CONFERENCE (MIC)
The Military Influencer Conference (MIC) is the premier event for entrepreneurs, influencers, leaders, and brands supporting the military community. Each year, it brings together more than 2,000 attendees and more than 100 global partners for networking, collaboration, and innovation. As part of the Recurrent portfolio, MIC is backed by military-focused media brands including Task & Purpose, MilSpouseFest, We Are The Mighty, and The War Zone, reaching millions of service members, veterans, and families worldwide. With its “For Us, By Us” approach, MIC amplifies authentic military voices and builds lasting connections.
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