Overview

The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University (MFRI), in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP), Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Indiana National Guard, Indiana State Bar Association, and Roudebush VA Medical Center, are pleased to present the 15th annual Battlemind to Home Summit.  

This year’s conference will be on October 24, with preconference sessions on October 23. The Battlemind to Home Summit brings together a variety of experts each year to inform and educate Indiana professionals on the critical issues facing military-connected families in Indiana’s communities. Our goal for this conference is to help reduce reintegration barriers for veterans, service members and their families. We work to educate attendees on the challenges military-connected families face, and the opportunities and strengths they bring to our communities.  

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Location

The summit will be held on October 24, with preconference sessions on October 23. All events will take place at Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. The hotel is located off I-69 north of Indianapolis, near Hamilton Town Center, IKEA and Topgolf. Noblesville is situated in Hamilton County, which offers a diverse array of shopping centers, restaurants and other attractions. 

Four Tracks 

MFRI uses a collaborative approach to plan and execute this event. With nationally-recognized experts in all fields, Battlemind presents evidence-informed sessions that address many sensitive and cutting-edge topics. Past summit sessions have covered issues such as suicide, moral injury and community mobilization. Battlemind 2024 will include tracks focusing on suicide prevention, military families, legal matters and education and transitions.

Virtual Conference Platform 

The 2024 Battlemind to Home Summit will be supported by the Whova conference platform (accessible via the iOS App Store and Google Play). Attendees are able to utilize Whova for interacting on message boards, planning meetups, viewing the agenda and more. For more information, view the Whova App User Guide.  

Join the Conversation 

Stay up to date on Battlemind by following MFRI on LinkedIn and liking MFRI on Facebook. Sign up for our email announcements by contacting battlemind@purdue.edu.