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Events We Are Sponsoring
Join us for NDIA’s 2026 Munitions Executive Summit scheduled for March 17 – 18, 2026, in Parsippany, NJ. This summit aims to provide a meaningful interchange on the challenges confronting the U.S. Munitions Enterprise. This annual event will be attended by key leaders in the U.S. Munitions Industrial base, academia, and the U.S. Government acquisition, program management, technology sectors. Your insights will greatly enhance the event and contribute to a meaningful discourse between key government and industry representative of this vital sector of the defense industrial base.
This event is closed to Press.
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.
Space Symposium is the premier event uniting global space professionals from all sectors, providing a unique platform to explore critical space issues, foster dialogue, and drive innovation across the space industry. With hundreds of exhibitors and speakers confirmed, join thousands of top space professionals attending Space Symposium and sign up today.
For over 40 years, the worldwide space industry has gathered in Colorado Springs welcoming military, industry, commercial, and government attendees like no other event on the planet. Join thousands of international attendees, heads of agencies, and hundreds of confirmed speakers.
Don’t miss your chance to attend and represent your organization at our 41st Space Symposium and gain visibility with the only audience you will ever need to reach.
Produced in partnership the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the 2026 Missile Defense Conference is THE nationally-focused classified annual gathering of prominent policymakers, military leaders, experts, and industry professionals focused on the critical issue of missile defense. In today's rapidly evolving global security landscape, strategic competition has become a defining feature. Attendees can expect to learn the latest breaking missile defense news on the following topics:
- Developing & Strengthening Cooperative Missile Defense Ties with Allies & Partners
- Building a Smarter, Faster, More Effective Missile Defense System
- 21st Century Missile Defense Threats and Opportunities
With the proliferation of advanced missile technologies and the emergence of new actors on the world stage, the need for effective missile defense systems has never been more pressing.
Please note, Wednesday, April 22 is classified at the SECRET level. Press and foreign nationals are welcome to attend Tuesday, April 21 ONLY.
During the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference, we will delve into the innovations, demands, and cross-market collaborations shaping the future of satellite capabilities and driving new opportunities allowing us to collectively reach new horizons.
Please see our website to view the available tracks you can attend:
We look forward to seeing you there!
During the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference, we will delve into the innovations, demands, and cross-market collaborations shaping the future of satellite capabilities and driving new opportunities allowing us to collectively reach new horizons.
Please see our website to view the available tracks you can attend:
We look forward to seeing you there!
Events Where We Are Exhibiting
Advancing the Total Army
The AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition is the Association of the U.S. Army's premier three-day event dedicated to advancing the Total Army's modernization through synergistic collaboration between military, industry, and academia. Anchored in the Army's Modernization Strategy, Global Force is a vital forum for exploring how the Army evolves to remain Agile, Adaptive, and Lethal in an era of multi-domain challenges.
Focus and Mission
The 2026 Global Force will spotlight the Army's ongoing Transformation in Contact initiative—an approach that emphasizes iterative, outcomes-focused modernization in realistic operational conditions.
Attendees will explore how the Army is achieving this transformation through:
- Acquisition Innovation: Leaner, faster contracting, and adoption of plug-and-play technologies via Modular Open Systems approaches.
- Operational Experimentation: Rapid field testing and Soldier feedback loops to inform real-time capability development.
- Cross-Domain Collaboration: Building synergy among Army Materiel Command, T2COM, and other key stakeholders.
Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.
What You'll Experience at Sea Air Space
Sea-Air-Space offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in the maritime defense community. Here’s what attendees and exhibitors can expect:
- Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities. Connect with policy-makers, senior military leaders, program managers, and industry decision-makers to build partnerships and spark new opportunities.
- 4 Expansive Exhibit Hall Experiences. Explore hundreds of cutting-edge exhibits showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions driving the future of maritime, naval, and defense operations.
- Professional development opportunities. Gain the latest insights into today’s defense landscape and where it’s headed through expert-led panels and sessions.
- Influential Keynotes & Luncheons – Hear from the nation’s top defense, industry, and government leaders as they share real-time updates and long-term visions in an open, engaging forum.
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We are extremely excited to convene the community at SOF Week 2026. This convention for U.S. and International SOF will include a diverse slate of programs, to include professional development sessions, interactive discussions about the future of SOF, and an up-close view of some of the best tech available to our warfighters. GSOF looks forward to working with USSOCOM to make SOF Week 2026 an impactful event.