The 2026 AFCEA North Carolina Innovation Summit (formerly the “TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium & Exposition”) will be held February 17–19, 2026 at The Crown Complex in Fayetteville, NC. The Summit offers a critical opportunity for experts and leaders from across the Army and Fort Bragg community to address various sides of the tough, controversial issues facing FORSCOM, USARC, USASOC, JSOC, NEC, and other communities on Fo...

Defense Strategies Institute’s 2026 Joint Fires Summit will bring together members of the Department of War, Combatant Commands, acquisition authorities, industry, and academia to advance the development and delivery of next-generation surface-to-surface precision fires. Because the United States has a keen interest in increasing the range, effects, and lethality of its fires capabilities to achieve overmatch against adversaries, the 5th...

Join us in Pittsburgh, PA, from February 23 – 25, 2026, for the next Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) Conference. This extraordinary event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements. The conference provides a unique atmosphere for open discussion between participants o...

The Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits.

The Defense IT Summit will bring together senior IT leaders to examine how emerging technologies and strategies are advancing mission readiness. Senior officials will highlight defense priorities in AI, acquisition, cybersecurity, risk management and more, with a focus on accelerating technology delivery.

GovCon Executive Leadership Summit brings together the elite leadership driving innovation and impact across the federal contracting landscape. In an environment built for connection and clarity, C-suite and senior executives from government and industry gather to discuss shared priorities, anticipate change, and align on the strategies that will shape the future of government services, technology delivery, and national mission success.

The Loitering Munition Systems Summit will convene leading experts, policymakers, acquisition authorities, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and applications in loitering munition systems and technologies in support of the Warfighter. Discussions at the event will provide valuable insights into the evolving role that drone-specific munitions will play in future warfare, current and future efforts to support the Warfighter with...

Join us on March 5th at the MGM National Harbor for the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Preview Event!

The Lexington-Concord Chapter of AFCEA is pleased to announce New Horizons 2026 to be held March 9, 10, and 11, 2026 at the Newton Marriott, Newton, MA. Under the theme, “Code to Combat Power: Accelerating Software for Integrated Defense and Strategic Advantage.” Government, industry partners, academia, and domain experts will present and discuss our nation and region's state of readiness. Speakers and panels will focus on the asso...

The global chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) security market, valued at $18.7 billion in 2023, is projected to reach nearly $30 billion by 2033. Rising geopolitical instability, asymmetric warfare, and the proliferation of advanced dual-use technologies have intensified the demand for modernized CBRN defense and response solutions. Over the past year, the focus across the DoW, DHS, and allied partners has shifted toward in...