The Air & Space Forces Association National Convention will take place on September 20–21, 2025, at National Harbor, Maryland, and will be offered in a fully hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. This annual event, held under the AFA’s Bylaws, brings together delegates and members from across the country to engage in key business sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants will vo...

WHAT IS SUMMIT 7 LIVE? Ever left a webinar without getting the real answers you needed? Wish you could talk directly to subject matter experts about your organization’s specific CMMC challenges? Enter: S7 Live.Summit 7 Live is a free, half-day workshop series coming to a city near you. We’re going on tour to host small, close-quarters sessions focused on the strategies, updates, frameworks, and real-world tools you need to tackle c...

Please join BENS members and guests for a luncheon discussion on the Texas Space Commission with Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen, MD, (TX-24), Texas Space Commission Executive Director Norman Garza, and Texas Space Board Director and BENS Member Brad Morrison. Dr. Bonnen will lead a discussion on the Space Commission’s first two years and its objectives going forward. Commission Background:The Texas Space Commission was establishe...

The National Broadband Act has initiated the auction of portions of the RF Spectrum formerly reserved for use by Federal agencies to repurpose the spectrum for commercial use. Much of the Test Instrumentation used by the T&E community is reliant on the RF spectrum, and these auctions require the Test Instrumentation community to adapt to loss of access to RF frequency bands to maintain current capabilities. This workshop will support the s...

NASA OSBP Engagement 2025: L.I.F.T. is a forward-looking initiative that reinforces NASA’s commitment to strengthening the industrial base by cultivating small business participation and fostering strategic alliances with prime contractors and procurement officials. This engagement is designed to enhance supply chain resiliency by identifying and addressing critical gaps in space-related acquisitions, while expanding subcontracting oppor...

Ask any pilot about what makes or breaks an aircraft, and they’ll say propulsion. A jet engine is literally the heart of an aircraft. It doesn’t matter how good the airframe’s design is if it doesn’t have the power and thrust to be able to exploit that design. America enjoys a fundamental advantage when it comes to military jet engine technology. That didn’t just happen though, it’s been earned generation af...

Defense Strategies Institute’s 2nd Annual C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit will bring together members of the Department of Defense, federal government, industry, and academia to explore strategies, technologies, and policies to counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). As the threat from UAS continues to grow, this Summit will advance efforts to better detect, deter, and neutralize these threats both at home and around the world.

Commercial UAV Expo, September 2-4, 2025 in Las Vegas is the premier event for the commercial drone industry focusing on the integration/operation of commercial sUAS. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers, keynotes, panel discussions, outdoor demos, AI-powered networking; and more. The show covers all vertical industries PLUS it hosts numerous co-located events. 3,500+ attendees, 225+ exhibitors, 150+ sp...

It’s no secret that China is America’s national security pacing threat. Join us as we learn more about airpower and the Pacific theater as we chat with Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Gen. Schneider and his team are responsible for Air Force activities spread over half the globe in a command that supports more than 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japa...

Welcome to the International Space Industry and Government Summit & Expo, where the future of space exploration and innovation take center stage. This Summit provides a unique on-ramp connecting non-space dual-use technology providers with leading commercial and government space opportunities focused on in-space manufacturing, national security initiatives, and government and private sector funding. Co-located with the 3rd Annual Modular O...