U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has partnered with industry to host an annual Conference in Tampa, FL for more than a decade–the conference has traditionally been known as USSOCOM's annual industry-focused conference. In 2021, USSOCOM decided to expand the event to a broader convention for the entire SOF Community, akin to an “AUSA National Meeting” for the U.S. Army or the “AFA National Convention” for...

The 3rd Annual Global SOF Symposium - Europe will focus on the European, North African, and Latin American special operations communities and the shared issues they face. Join us on September 25-27, 2018 in Madrid, Spain for this unique opportunity.Symposium Highlights A packed agenda that includes high-ranking speakers and extensive networking opportunitiesThe largest exhibit space at a GSF Symposium to dateAttendees include: active duty a...

The inaugural Global SOF Foundation (GSF) Modern Warfare Symposium and Modern Warfare Expo will bring together the special operations forces (SOF) community on August 21-23, 2018 in Fort Bragg's Iron Mike Conference Center. The purpose of this event is to convene subject matter experts, SOF, conventional units, industry, and academia for a Symposium and Expo that aim to both educate and connect on the future of modern warfare from a SOF perspe...

Join us for our Annual Reception at the beginning of SOFIC Week in Tampa! This event is all about our Corporate Partners, who are all able to reserve a free tabletop display space or take advantage of the unique Sponsorships available: Speed Networking:New in 2018, we’re moving to a new format for Speed Networking! Any GSF Member can participate and will be matched for eight 6-minute one-on-one conversations to expand your network! Sele...

The Global SOF Symposium – Europe will bring together thought leaders from military, government, academia, think tanks, and industry from around the world in an intimate setting to discuss future challenges facing the special operations community. Bucharest, Romania will host this important event in 2017; it will be an essential forum to discuss pressing issues, share lessons learned, and forge meaningful partnerships. Specifically, Roma...

Join U.S. and international SOF leaders February 21-23, 2017 for an innovative event to discuss the importance of SOF enablers as well as critical ways for global SOF to interoperate, from tactics to policy. A truly global agenda will provide attendees with a unique experience Attendees include: active duty and retired military and police, government civilians, industry, academia, journalists, and non-governmental organizations Previous year...

The mission of the Paws for Patriots Program is to create and nurture a partnership between visually impaired or combat weary veterans and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity. SGD has matched the visually impaired with guide dogs for over 30 years, and is accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation. SGD Paws for Patriots pairs highly trained guide dogs with visually impaired veterans; excep...