SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium

The 13th Annual SOF and Irregular Warfare Symposium will focus on the dynamic challenges of modern unconventional warfare. As state and non-state actors continue to evolve their strategies, this year’s event will gather senior leaders and key decision-makers from across the SOF community, regional combatant commands, the Department of Defense, nonprofit organizations, and industry to address the rapidly shifting landscape of irregular warfare. With an emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and readiness, the Symposium will spotlight how special operations forces must continue to enhance their capabilities, from cutting-edge technology to advanced training, ensuring they remain agile in countering emerging threats. The event will foster collaboration and drive forward SOF’s contributions to safeguarding both national and global security.

The 2024 Symposium will convene senior leaders and decision-makers from across the SOF community to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of special operations in today’s global environment. As competition intensifies with nations such as China, Russia, and Iran, this year’s event will focus on how SOF continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of irregular warfare. Attendees will explore how modernizing forces, enhancing mission readiness, and building resilience are crucial for SOF to remain at the forefront of global security.

Key discussions will highlight the integration of cutting-edge technology, intelligence, and innovative strategies that are transforming the irregular warfare landscape. Topics will include the growing importance of information warfare, cyber operations, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics—essential tools in boosting situational awareness and decision-making for SOF.