The Loitering Munition Systems Summit
The Loitering Munition Systems Summit will convene leading experts, policymakers, acquisition authorities, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and applications in loitering munitions 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...
Inaugural Emergent Defense Forum - Cincinnati
Where Industry Leaders Meet, Collaborate, and Shape What’s Next
The Emergent Forum is an exclusive, twice-annual networking experience bringing together 100+ defense industry professionals, innovators, and decision-makers. Designed to spark collaboration and showcase groundbreaking solutions, each forum features a high-profile keynote speaker followed by an extended networking reception—the ideal environment...
SOF Week 2026
SOF Week brings the international Special Operations community together for one focused week of collaboration, learning, and capability development. Jointly supported by U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation, the event serves as the central gathering point for SOF Operators, government leaders, and industry partners working to advance...
2026 Digital Transformation Summit
The 2026 Digital Transformation Summit draws over 500 nationwide leaders and researchers at the intersection of Engineering, Manufacturing, Defense, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and the transformative potential of cross-sector collaboration in shaping our future. This year’s summit will explore the crucial advancements in next-generation technologies, including, but...
Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) and the Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI)
We are excited to announce that once again in 2026, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's (AFLCMC) Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) and Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI) will take place within the same week. Both events will be co-hosted with DaytonDefense and hosted at...
IEEE NAECON 2026
Welcome to the 78th anniversary of NAECON! NAECON, the oldest (since 1948) and premier IEEE conference, showcases cutting-edge research in the theory, design, and applications of aerospace electronics systems.
NAECON 2026 will include:
- Tutorials, included within the conference registration
- An Industry forum
- Plenary presentations
- Invited speakers covering a wide spectrum...