Welcome to AIAA DEFENSE Forum 2026—the Institute’s Secret/NOFORN event covering strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and national security community.Registration for the forum is open. Join leaders from the U.S. government and military, along with innovators from industry and academia as we discuss technical issues of strategic concern in the U.S. national security arena.

If you or anyone in your supply chain is not compliant, you’re ineligible for DoD contracts. Period. This conference is your fastest path to readiness. With the DoD timeline now set, this two-day, on-campus event zeroes in on what matters most for CMMC readiness—clarity, credible guidance, and real-world next steps. Join industry leaders for high-impact keynotes, candid panels, and interactive discussions designed to accelerate you...

Join defense, government, and industry leaders in San Diego, March 18–19, 2026, for the premier forum focused on outpacing the rapidly evolving unmanned aerial threat. Rogue drones are no longer rare — from critical infrastructure disruptions to national security risks, the need for actionable counter-UAS strategies is immediate. This highly interactive, closed-door summit delivers real-world insights, emerging technology showcases...

Formerly hosted by Advanced Onion, Inc, the Insider Risk Summit West will bring together leading security experts, advocates, and decision-makers from across both the public and private sectors to share their perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue. This event will provide attendees with critical insight into the evolving insider risk landscape, along with the technologies, policies, and strategies required to detect, mitigate, and resp...

Advance Mission Capability through Trusted, Intelligent AutonomyIntroducing Autonomy in Defense 2026 — a groundbreaking new event bringing together senior leaders in defense, autonomy, and AI to shape the future of national security.This inaugural summit will explore cutting-edge advancements in autonomous systems, AI-enabled decision-making, and mission resilience. Join defense innovators, government stakeholders, and industry experts t...

Join us for the inaugural GEOINTeraction Colorado event in Colorado Springs, where we will explore the crucial topic of Army modernization. This gathering brings together industry professionals, Army personnel, and intelligence experts to discuss the evolving geospatial landscape across the Colorado Front Range and its impact on modern military operations. This is a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange ideas on the future of strategic and...

For public sector organizations in the age of AI, efficiency and agility depend on having access to relevant, contextual IT and mission data in real time – for accurate insights, comprehensive analysis, and informed decisionmaking. As the volume and velocity of structured and unstructured data grows, leaders need to be able to operationalize that data holistically to make AI work for their missions. Join top government program executives...

NDIA’s 2026 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference, will take place March 23 - 25, 2026, in San Diego, CA. This in-person conference serves as the leading forum for networking and learning in the undersea warfare community. Connect with the brightest minds and gain insight into the latest requirements and developments in undersea warfare, including those related to countering submarine and mine threats as well as power projection from the se...

On March 24-26, 2026, the DoW CIO will host Cyber Workforce Summit 2.0 with support from AFCEA International and the National Defense University. To succeed in today’s environment, the Department of War must continue forging a qualified workforce to win in cyberspace. This three-day conference will provide a forum where attendees can expect to:Gain a clear and direct understanding of the DoW 8140 framework and what its implementation mea...

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) leads the advancement of Integrated Program Management (IPM) through industry and government collaboration. As the steward of the EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), IPMD shapes industry best practices, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in program execution. The Division fosters a dynamic forum for government, industry, and academia to address challe...