Events

The 2025 DoD Applied Innovation Workshop will bring together defense innovation stakeholders at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC from December 2-5, 2025, with early bird pricing available through November 25th. The DoD Applied Innovation Workshop serves as a critical nexus where project teams, implementation partners, industry innovators, and researchers collaborate to develop mission-focused solutions […]

The Robotics Division will have an in-person meeting at NDIA Headquarters on December 3, 2025. NDIA’s Robotics Division is leaning forward to support accelerating the Department of War’s efforts to transform acquisitions pathways.  For innovators, startups, and small businesses. often the producers of the latest hot capabilities and the best technologies, discerning “what right looks like” […]

Colonel Dustin C. Richards is the Commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The 88th Air Base Wing is the largest air base wing in the Air Force with more than 5,000 officers and enlisted Airmen, Air Force civilians and contractor employees.  The wing provides support and services to the largest, […]

The Spacepower Conference is the premier event dedicated to advancing Allied Spacepower. It brings together the U.S. Space Force, Department of War, national security leaders, and private and civil sector innovators to collaborate, solve challenges, and shape the future of space. At Spacepower Conference, attendees will: ▪️Connect with industry and military leaders driving solutions for […]

This major national defense conference in Washington will feature Members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military base commanders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors. The Summit offers insights into the historic $1 Trillion 2026 defense budget, which allocates significant funds for Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and Space Force procurement. The Summit features General Sessions, Matchmaking […]

The Patent Holiday, offered by the Department of Defense/War and administered by the T3CP office, intends to accelerate commercialization of lab-developed technologies through royalty-free commercial evaluation licenses, addressing five critical technology areas, including: critical minerals, advanced materials, microelectronics, munitions, and energetics. There is no registration fee for the meeting. The registration deadline is 5:00 PM […]

Hosted by The Ohio APEX Accelerator at Ohio University and the Central Midwest Carpenters Union (CMC), D!NG is coming to Dayton! Nuclear reactors are no longer just concrete, cranes, and steel—they are cyber-physical systems at the heart of U.S. national security and energy resilience. Building the Digital Reactor will unpack how construction companies fit into […]

Apex Defense is a dynamic defense technology event that unites warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors and industry leaders to tackle operational challenges from the seabed to space. The mission is to accelerate the delivery of high-impact, mission-critical solutions to U.S. warfighters and allied forces, addressing urgent needs with near-term solutions. To […]

As global threats evolve and the pace of technological advancement accelerates, the need for groundbreaking research and innovation in defense has never been greater. The Potomac Officers Club invites you to the 2026 Defense R&D Summit, where the nation’s top defense leaders, researchers and innovators will converge to examine the technologies revolutionizing the future of […]

This curated event between government and industry is designed to go beyond information sharing and create meaningful engagement, relationship-building, and actionable pathways. Innovators in robotics, AI, and autonomy will have the chance to hear from and connect with Air Force stakeholders through a panel discussion, informal networking session, and a no-host social to help spark […]

The Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint […]

Industry is invited to join Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and Crane Regional Defense Group for Connect 2 Mission, a full-day engagement event designed to connect companies directly with mission owners, technical leaders, and acquisition professionals. This event will highlight mission priorities and upcoming opportunities across the Expeditionary Warfare Weapons & Energy Systems and Rapid Mission Integration […]