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Thought leaders from government and industry discuss how several innovative trends are combining to change the way agencies deliver services
Innovation Summit 2026 – AI Dominates the Landscape
ChatGPT was officially released by OpenAI on November 30, 2022, launched as a free public research preview. It quickly became one of the fastest-growing technology products in history and accelerated the release of competing generative AI platforms across the market.
Federal agencies are following directives such as the Office of Management and Budget’s “Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust.” According to the Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory, 56 federal agencies reported AI use cases at all stages of development. It shows that the number of submitted use cases rose from 1,757 in 2024 to 3,611 in 2025 – of which 1,818 have been deployed or piloted.
Learning Objectives:
- Scale AI from pilot programs to enterprise adoption
- Build governance, security, and Zero Trust frameworks for AI
- Strengthen workforce readiness, change management, and mission measurement
- Modernize data, infrastructure, and legacy environments for AI workloads
- Improve resilience across hybrid, multi-cloud, edge, and distributed operations
- Address emerging AI threats, security risks, and operational challenges
TechNet Rocket City will convene senior leaders and decision makers from the Department of War, federal government, industry, emerging technology companies, and academia to address a critical question: How do we move innovation into operational capability at the speed the mission demands?
Hosted in Huntsville, one of the nation’s most consequential defense, space, aviation, missile, and technology markets, the conference will connect the leaders defining mission requirements with the organizations developing the technologies and solutions to meet them.
Through executive dialogue, technical discussions, and targeted networking, TechNet Rocket City will explore emerging requirements, investment priorities, acquisition challenges, and technologies including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital engineering, software modernization, advanced manufacturing, and modeling and simulation.
TechNet Rocket City will be a marketplace for ideas, relationships, and opportunities, connecting mission with market, requirements with innovation, and decision makers with the organizations capable of delivering what comes next.
This conference is not just about learning; it's also about connection. You'll have ample opportunities to network with colleagues who face similar challenges and share similar goals. Whether over coffee, during sessions, or at planned networking events, you'll build relationships that can support your professional journey long after the conference ends.
Join the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) San Diego Chapter for the NDIA Fall Forum 2026, a two-day event bringing together military, government, and defense industry professionals to strengthen collaboration and support national defense priorities.
The forum provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with defense community stakeholders, build valuable professional relationships, and engage with organizations supporting military missions and the defense industrial base.
Taking place November 17–18, 2026, at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, California, the event welcomes government personnel, active-duty military members, and industry representatives.
Events Where We Are Exhibiting
The Texas IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.
This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.
Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Fall of 2026.
Sea Service leaders today confront profound and rapidly changing threats in a landscape of increasingly complex challenges. Join us and engage with leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard as well as industry and academia experts in this extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of the unique issues they confront. Engage in discussions, network with peers and be a part of devising the needed solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome evolving threats. Gain knowledge and forge connections while discovering the latest platforms, cutting-edge technologies and advanced capabilities crucial to supporting maritime operations.
With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Augusta University, and industry, this three-day conference is designed to open the lines of communication between the military and commercial sector and provide a space where government, academia, and industry professionals can discuss issues and share solutions surrounding cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land operations.
With a focus on enhanced warfighting outcomes, TechNet Augusta 2027 will explore how to accelerate the delivery of innovative and interoperable systems, which are crucial for decisive action in joint operational environments. We will deepen the military and private sector partnerships required to deliver advanced C2 and counter-C2 capabilities to our warfighters with unprecedented speed and efficiency.