The 2024 Joint Air Survivability Summit will highlight key threats posed to aerial platforms from adversaries and the innovative technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them. At this forum, senior level speakers will examine and detail the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, test & evaluation, defensive aids, physical protection, and damage mitigation. Discussions will also center around furthering the role of electromagnetic detectors, effectors, & simulators as defensive aids. This forum will also offer insight into current/future initiatives toward integrating launched effects that aide in extending the organic reach, lethality, and survivability of aerial platforms. 

We are excited to announce that once again in 2024, Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI) and Life Cycle Management Center's (LCMC) Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) will take place within the same week (29 July - 2 August). Both events will be co-hosted by Dayton Defense and both events will be hosted at the Dayton Convention Center. LCID and WDI will remain standalone events; we are combining the events in one week as to gain efficiencies in the sharing of information, collaboration and discussion.
 WDI offers three days of in-depth unclassified and classified comprehensive presentations, panels, one-on-one technical sessions, and leadership meet-and-greet exchanges focused on the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Science and Technology.  Technical portfolios and contracting opportunities for each of Technical Directorates and supporting organizations will be presented by the Tech Directors and SMEs.   This is not an “Approved for Public Distribution” level event; topics will be discussed in detail at the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Classified information levels.                                                  Historically, over 700 Government, Industry, and Academia attendees representing 36 states and every AFRL Directorate participate in WDI discussing unclassified and classified information.  This proven successful format will continue where two-way dialogue between attendees and presenters is fostered through focused technical, opportunity, and educational tracks and sessions.  View the draft agenda for details.                                                                            
 

The International Detonation Symposium started in 1951, and was originally a Navy-sponsored discussion of about 17 papers. In subsequent years it has been sponsored by both DOD and DOE labs, and has grown to over 450 participants and with more than 250 papers presenting experiments and models of detonation phenomena, shock, properties of explosives, equations of state, etc. The object of the symposia is to bring together scientists actively engaged in research on detonation and associated phenomena from all over the world.

The papers presented are peer-reviewed (refereed), and published as proceedings. The Proceedings Volumes from every symposium are available for purchase. Now, each symposium is organized by an Organizing Committee consisting of representatives from the sponsoring labs, with a Local Chair from the hosting institution, and a Continuing Chair from the Navy.

The SMD Symposium is the leading educational, professional development and networking event in the space and missile defense community. The symposium is widely attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and our allies around the world.

For its second year Disruptive Technology for Defense Transformation will bring together experts from the defense and industry communities to explore the game-changing technologies shaping modern warfare and addressing gaps in U.S. critical technology areas.
In the midst of ongoing conflicts, the event will spotlight the crucial role of drones and other unmanned vehicles in today's warfare. Participants will gain insights into the evolving threats of cyber warfare, along with an examination of the growing needs and applications of sensors, satellites, and advanced data processing in defense.

Thought leaders will delve into a range of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Machine Learning, Cyber, Data & Cloud, Sensors, Satellites, and more. The summit aims to provide valuable insights into the current key offices and collaborations propelling the U.S. Department of Defense's technology advancements.

Join us on August 6 & 7 in Austin, Texas for two days full of insights, innovation, and a closer look at the future of defense technology.

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Event will be held in Montgomery, AL from August 26-28, 2024.

In 2023, thousands of Air Force peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field convened to network, discuss, connect, and learn about the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. With 150+ breakouts, a trade show with over 175 vendor booths, and over 4,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, DAFITC 2024 is poised to grow even more.

In 2023, attendees heard from leading voices in the public and private sectors, hearing a range of ideas, opinions, and assessments of the current state of all things cyber as well as insights into what the keys to future success might look like.

This year’s theme, Reoptimizing IT & Cyber:  Posturing the DAF for Great Power Competition, DAFITC 2024 will examine the ever-changing ways in which big data and emerging cyber technologies are reshaping the landscape in which we live.

 The sixth annual IDGA Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. At this year's event we will be returning to Arlington, Virgina at the Marriott Crystal Gateway hotel, August 27th and 28th, 2024. Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high level discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kinetic approaches for countering drones, including exploring case studies on specific incidents, insights into the latest innovative CUAS technologies, the impact of shifting legal authorities, and much more.  

This event is for anyone who wants to gain an advanced understanding of the evolving UAS threat and C-UAS technologies and work towards appropriate solutions for their own unique issues. Covering both the civilian and military threat, this event is for individuals who are looking to build vital connections and work collaboratively with the wide range of senior and experienced personnel attending from government administrations, the military, and the industry. This summit strives to be beneficial for solution providers, as well as attendees from the military and federal administrations alike.  

IDGA’s Counter-UAS Summit will provide you the unique opportunity to network, connect, and learn from the most influential thought leaders and practitioners, all tirelessly dedicated to mitigating this multi-domain challenge.

The TETS Symposium is a biennial forum where the United States' turbine engine community gathers to review and discuss the latest turbine engine technology advances. The Symposium draws an audience of approximately 1,000 engineers, scientists, managers, and operational personnel from throughout the turbine engine community; including the Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA, DARPA, DOE, FAA, engine and aircraft manufacturers, material and component suppliers, and academia. Beginning in 2018, the TETS Symposium expanded its scope to include an increased emphasis on review and discussion of critical complementary technologies in the areas of aircraft power generation and thermal management. Over three days of technical presentations, supported by relevant hardware displays, will underscore the United States' commitment to advance the state of the art in gas turbine engine technology. The audience is limited to US Citizens only via DD2345. 

DSI’s 3rd Annual AI for Defense Summit will bring together members of the Department of Defense, military services, federal government, IC, industry, and academia to explore the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence in advancing defense capabilities, generating the decision advantage, accelerating digital transformation, and supporting national security.

AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides first-class professional military development, facilitates sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power.

Welcome to the 5th Annual Hypersonic Weapons Summit. Hypersonic weapons development in the US has seen significant growth over the past decade, and the US continues to keep pace with near-peer nations and rapidly develop significant capabilities. In recent years, the United States commitment to significant investment in hypersonic capabilities has continued, including notable programs such as Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM), Army Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), and Navy Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS). 

The recent Congressional budget allocations have shown a massive interest in pursuing the development and near-term deployment of hypersonic systems. With $4.7 billion being awarded to Hypersonics in FY2023 and further funds in FY 2024 echo a clear dedication to the future of active and future programs. Likewise, the US has begun testing counter hypersonic capabilities and has continued to explore options on how to best respond to potential use of hypersonic weapons by potential near-peer adversaries.

As major programs undergo successful tests, the path to hypersonic deployment seems closer than ever for the United States. However, there are many technological and operational decisions to be made before fielding operational weapons. Meeting the pace at which the services wants to test and field a hypersonic offensive capability will be a challenge, but doing so is critical to the National Defense Strategy of the United States Military. Our conference provides an opportunity for stakeholders from across the the DoD, academia and industry to get together for two days of networking, information sharing, thought leadership and problem solving to better achieve the goals of the US in hypersonics. There will be senior representatives from across the major programs run by the US Air Force, US Navy, US Army, DARPA and the Missile Defense Agency, among others. We will also host perspectives from Allied programs to provide a truly international perspective, allowing for a comprehensive update on the progress, challenges and developments in the Hypersonic space.  

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SERVICES IN SPACE FOR SPACE

The Space Logistics Industry is on track to generate $21 Billion by 2040, 20% of the total revenue of the space economy.

SAE Media Group has closely followed the progress of the field for three decades and it’s clear the community is standing on the precipice of a new era. The Space Logistics Conference is the only event which will bring together the vital stakeholders who are charting the future of the orbital ecosystem in one place, with a distinct focus on government policy, regulation and partnership opportunities that you will not find elsewhere.

This is your chance to connect with these leaders, learn about successes as well as challenges and shape the way ahead.

Orbital technology is going to radically alter the space environment. Satellites are going to be refuelled and repaired, or have their orbits shifted and access to space will be more reliable and affordable. A wide-ranging logistics architecture is going to be established to enable exploration from the Moon to Mars, as well as deeper into the solar system. Closer to Earth, a robust cargo transfer network is going to be vital for manufacturing cutting edge technology in orbit. These topics are the foundation of The Space Logistics Conference.

The countdown has started, join us on the launch pad of the future space economy

The National Summit on Training, Modeling & Simulation is dedicated to tackling the crucial task of effectively and efficiently training and preparing warfighters for the intricate threat landscapes of future conflicts. With the challenges of replicating future operating environments in real-world exercises growing in difficulty, cost, and risk, military services are shifting their training focus towards harnessing the capabilities of modeling, simulation, and virtual training. These technologies offer realistic replication of multi-domain battle scenarios, vital for preparing soldiers for the complexities they’ll face on the battlefield.

Topics the Summit will Cover Include:

• Strategizing Multi-Domain Warfare Training: Identifying Essential Training Requirements
• Next-Generation User Interface Advancements: Exploring VR, AR/MR, and Simulation Enhancements
• Fostering the Content Ecosystem: Models and Interfaces for Seamless Integration
• Synthetic Training for Intense Operations: Innovations in High-Intensity Operation Simulation

Taking take place in Washington DC in October 2024, the conference promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together some of the most prominent minds in the world of airpower and military aviation. The event is expected to attract over 150 high-ranking military professionals, including Air Force Commanders, procurement specialists, and capability planners. By bringing together experts from across the Air Force and beyond, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore imperatives for change, exchange ideas, and chart a course for the future of airpower. It will address the integration of next-generation assets with current platforms, airpower delivery for multi-domain operations, electromagnetic spectrum dominance, cyber integration, advanced synthetic training, close air support and light attack, autonomy and information superiority, and disruptive technologies for future combat.

Topics the Summit will Cover Include:

• System of systems approach to future airpower delivery and automation of operating mission systems
• Manned-unmanned teaming and the integration of unmanned technologies with current and future air systems
• Air Force UAS applications for Adversary Air (ADAIR-UX)
• NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS), A Multinational Effort

Military Flight Training USA is back for our 8th annual conference and is proud to be bringing together a community of 300+ Flight Training Program Managers, Instructors, Industry Leaders and Subject Matter Experts as we discuss challenges at the forefront of pilot training. 

By guiding flight training initiatives to leverage new technology and innovative education strategies, commands can effectively reduce the gaps in skills and capabilities from training aircraft to operational aircraft in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Our sessions and discussions will provide an in-depth view of procurement and training strategies and priorities for the US, industry, and America’s industry partners. The conference will also highlight advancements in synthetic training, rotary training, cybersecurity, and much more!
Critical Discussions will take place on:

• Balancing training in synthetic environments and live flight hours 
• Evolving training for 5th and 6th generation aircraft 
• Navigating the ATO process 
• Understanding the military’s cybersecurity concerns when introducing new technologies 
• Developing training for special forces 
• Training foreign nations' air forces 
• Fostering innovation  
• The evolution of sustainment 
• Future fighter lead-in training 

Hypersonic Defense is a key issue for many governments around the world, especially with hypersonic weapons being threatened to be used in the battlefield. Simulations and testing are becoming mission critical to make sure nations are best protected against potential hypersonic ballistic missiles.

The U.S. is leading the way amongst NATO members to develop hypersonic capabilities for offensive and defensive scenarios. This has been achieved by strong collaboration between the military, research institutes and industry to make sure allied nations are prepared for such attacks.

During the 2-day Hypersonic Defence conference and exhibition the event will discuss the current hypersonic capabilities of the United States military in regards to offensive and defensive scenarios. There will be a focus on the current testing and research being conducted on hypersonic weapon flight testing and flows. There will be discussion on the current collaborations and support universities and research labs provide to improve hypersonic defense capabilities.

On behalf of the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP), and in coordination with ARCTOS, the Department of the Air Force cordially invites you to the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) 2024, in Austin, Texas December 2-5, 2024.

DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policy makers across the defense manufacturing industrial base. Leaders and manufacturing subject matter experts from government, industry, and academia exchange information and perspectives on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, funding opportunities, and the latest manufacturing innovations that will benefit our nation’s warfighters.

Attendees range from CEO- and General/Flag Officer/SES-level to working-level manufacturing-oriented engineers, scientists, and business practice/policy makers and includes technology implementers, system designers and representatives of our soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine warfighters. Typical attendance is over 1,000 primarily government and industry participants with a smaller complement from academia.

The Conference agenda, registration, and lodging information will be posted on this website. The expanded Exhibit Hall will include all the leading organizations from the defense manufacturing community. We look forward to seeing you in Austin!

SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the 4th annual Counter UAS Technology USA Conference, taking place in Arlington, VA, on December 2-4, 2024.

Building from the sell-out 2023 edition, Counter UAS Technology USA 2024 will return in a bigger platform than ever before, to bring together key military and government C-UAS program managers, policy makers, research and development experts, along with industry partners, to forge valuable discussions on how to strengthen US protection against the threat of UAS.

With the recent release of the new Counter UAS legislation - ‘Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023’- it is evident that advancing robust C-sUAS capabilities is critical to enable the DoD and Military to protect personnel, assets and locations from the proliferation of illegal and hostile drones.

Counter UAS Technology USA 2024 is the perfect forum for this important topic, as it will facilitate discussions surrounding C-sUAS priorities, challenges and solutions, promoting dedicated discussion and networking to enhance the approach, analysis, and solutions to address one of the most prevalent pressures facing the US military, government, and allies: the sUAS threat.
 

The AOC International Symposium & Convention is the premier event for electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, cyber-electromagnetic activities, and information operations professionals from around the world.