Global SOF Symposium 2017

The Global SOF Foundation (GSF) is the only professional association for the special operations community with members from over 50 countries. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida, that advocates for all aspects of Special Operations Forces development, employment, and sustainment in the fight to defeat globally networked threats. The GSF leads an international effort to increase understanding of Special Operations; advance SOF capabilities; and responsibly promote the role of Special Operations by strategically linking public and private sector initiatives.

The Global SOF Symposium brings together a diverse set of stakeholders dedicated to working with SOF both in the U.S. and abroad.

The Symposium is an ideal forum for military, government, police and industry to collaborate and work toward identifying the following:

• Cutting-edge technologies
• Future concepts
• Innovations in training and education

Sponsoring companies and organizations increase their visibility to the global SOF community through networking opportunities and brand name exposure.

The Global SOF Foundation works to ensure SOF is fully resourced and enabled throughout the world. Any company offering a product or services to advance SOF capabilities and wants to engage in dialogue with international SOF advocates and leaders should consider supporting the 2017 Global SOF Symposium.

Background:

The Global SOF Symposium attracts high profile speakers. Past speakers include:

• Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe
• SOF commanders from France, Italy, Romania, Germany, Spain
• Peter Bergen, National Security Analyst, CNN
• Catherine Herridge, Chief Intelligence Correspondent, Fox News
• Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
• Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command
• Colombia Ambassador to the United States
• Jordanian Ambassador to the United States

Attendance:

Now in its third year, the Global SOF Symposium attracts over 450 attendees from 28 nations.