Conferences and Events of Interest

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Events
Upcoming Conferences
2023 - 2024
November 27 - December 1 2023
orlando, fl
I/ITSEC
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world’s premier training grounds for modeling and simulation. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), 97% of attendees go to shows for education. I/TSEC capitalizes on this by supplying tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious game competition and many, many more educational opportunities.
November 28-30 2023
washington dc
defense techConnect Innovation Summit & Expo
the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and Resilience Week, brings together defense, private industry, federal agency, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the military and national security. The annual DTC supports innovation imperatives in the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Security Strategy (NSS) and is a unique platform to reach thousands focused on innovation and technology to support national security and the DoD. The annual DTC is one of the most well-attended defense innovation conferences of the year. We are proud to be one of the original innovation hubs to support the DOD and its missions.
December 7 2023
Norfolk, VA
Industry Government Engagement Workshop
Joint-Post Industry-Government Engagement Workshop featuring panel discussions, a networking lunch, and dynamic breakout sessions geared toward addressing coastal resiliency.
FEBRUARY 12 - 14 2024
AURORA COLORADO, GAYLORD ROCKIES
2024 AFA Warfare Symposium
The AFA Warfare Symposium is the premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force—and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them—focused on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from combatant commands, as well as from the Air and Space forces, the symposium featured opportunities to network and dynamic exhibits, as well as the unique Spark Tank innovation competition.
February 20-22, 2024
Washington DC
Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data & AI Symposium
We invite key data leaders and developers from government, industry, and academia to join us to discuss and build the future of cutting-edge data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) — guiding the enablement of the U.S. military’s enduring decision advantage. Advantage DoD 2024 presents many opportunities for engagement: Determine viable use of LLMs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry Explore the future of data analytics and AI in the DoD through open conversation Present ideas to address CDAO’s challenges in talent management, policy, and beyond Network with your fellow thinkers and doers Discuss solutions to technically advance the DoD Showcase opportunities to engage and partner with all businesses – small, medium and large
February 26-28, 2024
Washington DC
Defense and Intelligence Space Conference
NSSA is excited to announce that DISC24 will be held at a new location – the Hyatt Regency Reston! There will be a limited number of discounted hotel rooms for DISC24 attendees. We look forward to seeing you for another stellar conference featuring rich discussions, unparalleled engagement with key leaders in the community, and a world-class line up of speakers discussing the most critical and relevant topics in national security space. Below you will find a preliminary agenda for your review. Details on all things DISC24 are coming soon so check back often!
FEBRUARY 26-29 2024
Anaheim, CA
2024 HAI HELI-EXPO
Gather, Connect, Learn, and Celebrate with the Global Helicopter Industry Celebrate the vertical aviation industry at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024! Enjoy endless networking opportunities and hundreds of education courses with 14,000 industry professionals and 600+ exhibitors.
april 8-16 2024
austin, tx
SXSW 2024
South by Southwest® dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.
8-11 April 2024
Colorado Springs, CO
Space Symposium
Space Symposium attendees consistently represent all sectors of the space community from multiple spacefaring nations; space agencies; commercial space businesses and associated subcontractors; military, national security and intelligence organizations; cyber security organizations; federal and state government agencies and organizations; research and development facilities; think tanks; educational institutions; space entrepreneurs and private space exploration and commercial space travel providers; space commerce businesses engaged in adapting, manufacturing or selling space technologies for commercial use and media that inspire and educate the general public about space. Bringing all these groups together in one place provides a unique opportunity to examine space issues from multiple perspectives, to promote dialog and to focus attention on critical space issues.
8-10 April 2024
National Harbor, MD
SeaAirSpace
Sea-Air-Space brings the U.S. defense industry and key military decision-makers together for three days of informative educational sessions, important policy discussions and a dynamic exhibit hall floor. Owned and produced by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space attracts maritime leaders from sea services around the globe.
9-11 April 2024
Chicago, IL
Aviation Week MRO Americas
Focused on commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and now in its 29th year, MRO Americas, co-located with the Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) features speakers from airlines, OEMs, regulators, suppliers, lessors and service providers. Special features include the Military and Sustainability zones.
22-25 April 2024
San Diego, CA
xpontential >the technology for Autonomy
XPONENTIAL is a yearly gathering of global leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems and robotics industry. Founded on the belief that cross-pollination drives innovation, it features opportunities to connect and problem-solve with experts across markets and domains.
21-25 April 2024
National Harbor, MD
Defense + Commercial Sensing
SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, the most important event for learning about sensing technologies being rapidly acquired and deployed within public, security, and government applications.
May 5-8 2024
Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando FL
2023 geoint symposium
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. USGIF achieves its mission through various programs and events and by building the community, advancing the tradecraft, and accelerating innovation.
May 6-10 2024
Tampa FL
SOF Week
SOF Week will be a convention for the entire SOF Community, akin to an “AUSA National Meeting” for the U.S. Army or the “AFA National Convention” for the U.S. Air Force.
May 6-9 2024
Moscone Center San Francisco
RSA Conference 2024
We are a community of many. No one goes it alone; we build on each other’s diverse knowledge to create the next breakthrough—exchanging ideas, sharing our success stories, and bravely examining our failures. With a world of evolving threats to stop and solve, only by working as a team and continually adding new perspectives will we be able to affect the kind of progress that can shape policy, establish new best practices, and ensure our defenses become more diverse, more resolute, and far more effective. When collaboration is our foundation, the future is bright. RSA Conference 2023. Stronger Together.
21-23 May 2024
El Paso, TX
Border Security Expo
Border Security Expo is the largest and longest-standing event of its kind designed specifically for federal, state, and local law enforcement and private industry affiliated with border security. In 2024, Border Security Expo will return to El Paso for Border Week—where the entire industry will come together to hear from leaders who serve on the front lines as they share what they’re seeing, what they need, and what the next steps are in America’s ongoing challenges—plus, celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol.
June 3-6 2024
Northern Kentucky Convention Center Greater Cincinnati Area
Joint Navigation Conference (JNC)
JNC is the largest U.S. military Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) conference of the year with joint service and government participation. The event focuses on technical advances in PNT with emphasis on joint development, test and support of affordable PNT systems, logistics and integration. From an operational perspective the conference will focus on advances in battlefield applications of GPS; critical strengths and weaknesses of field navigation devices; warfighter PNT requirements and solutions; and navigation warfare.
22-28 July 2024
Oshkosh, WI
AirVenture 2024
Experience the largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts — the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration!
19-22 August 2024
Miami Beach FL
National Homeland Security Conference
Every year, emergency management, law enforcement and homeland security professionals enjoy a wealth of presentation material to select from at each annual national homeland conference. A majority of these session materials are available for download post conference. In order to access this year’s material, you will be required to enter an access code that is conferred only to attendees of the 2022 National Homeland Security Conference. If you have any questions or additional requests regarding these presentations, please submit your inquiry via the CONTACT FORM on this site.n of the Institute of Navigation will host the 2023 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2023) for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. The theme of this year’s conference will be: Enhancing Dominance and Resilience for Warfighting and Homeland Security PNT. JNC is the largest U.S. military Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) conference of the year with joint service and government participation. The event focuses on technical advances in PNT with emphasis on joint development, test and support of affordable PNT systems, logistics and integration. From an operational perspective the conference will focus on advances in battlefield applications of GPS; critical strengths and weaknesses of field navigation devices; warfighter PNT requirements and solutions; and navigation warfare.
September 2024
national harbor, md
2024 AFA National Convention & Air, Space & Cyber Conference
AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference is the leading professional development event for Air Force and Space Force officers, enlisted members, civilians, veterans, and defense industry leaders and representatives.
14-16 October 2024
Washington, d.c.
2023 Association of the Army (AUSA) Conference
22-24 October 2024
Las Vegas, NV
2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
The world of business aviation is coming to Las Vegas to see the latest aircraft, review innovations for the flight deck, and hear from aviation and business leaders about the future of the industry.
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Defense strategies institute (DSI) Events
DSI is a premier non-partisan Institute designed to assist in advancing the mission critical goals of the United States’ Military and Government. Through our high level educational training summits and symposiums we are able to reach across all offices and departments in a fair and balanced manner. We bring together the mission relevant representatives in our neutral “Town Hall” forums in order to foster the necessary discussions and debates to help them achieve efficient and effective mission success.
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USGIF EVENTS
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Aerospace & Defence (ASD) Events
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National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
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aerospace industries association (AIA)
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Army Technology
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Upcoming S&T events
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