ACI’s Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Summit in San Diego focuses on a cutting-edge advancements, strategic insights, and collaborative discussions shaping the future of military Unmanned technology.

We will bring together thought leaders from the Department of Defense, U.S. Government, industry, academia, and NATO partners to explore the latest developments in UAV systems and foster collaboration that can drive progress in defense technology.

For its 17th year, the IDGA Operational Energy Summit will bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. This year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.

We will explore energy storage as a critical component in the transition to electrification and global fuel logistics. Guided by thought leaders, we will look at alternative energy sources, including nuclear and solar power, along with microgrids and technologies for enhancing grid security. As the demand for energy increases to support both current and future weapon systems and technologies, we will discuss strategies for achieving energy resilience, security, reliability, and sufficiency.

Since its inception in 2022, the Special Air Warfare Symposium (colloquially known as SAWS) has evolved into an essential event for the global special operations aviation community. In the first few years of the event it has over doubled in number of attendees, 40-50% of whom are Active Duty Military or Government representatives.

This growth underscores the Symposium’s unwavering commitment to the Global SOF mission: to advance the capabilities of special operations forces and equip them with the knowledge and technology needed to address evolving global threats.

Each year, SAWS brings together leaders, innovators, and industry experts to exchange insights, explore cutting-edge technology, and share strategies that enhance the readiness and resilience of our warfighters.

The 4^th annual Joint Fires Summit will bring together DoD, Military Services, Combatant Commands, Acquisition Authorities, Industry, and Academia to discuss how they are jointly working toward fielding next-gen, surface-to-surface precision fires that will significantly increase range, effects, and lethality over current systems. This forum will further examine innovative fires initiatives and technologies that are being integrated across all domains in a dynamic, highly competitive operational environment.

The AFA 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 force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits.

Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This groundbreaking event promises to deliver an unparalleled platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of Department of Defense (DoD) opportunities for joint research, development, and experimentation.

The National Fire Control Symposium (NFCS) is a tri-service supported event with technical program lead advisory rotating among the services. The U.S. Navy will provide lead technical advisorship for the March 2025 event in its 31^st year.

The 7th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase is one of the largest and most influential military medical events in North America for senior medical officials, clinicians, government leaders, and solution providers. OpMed offers the unique opportunity to learn, network and engage with military medical professionals in an information driven, networking focused environment.

The 2025 Symposium will bring together medical professionals from across the U.S. Military Services, federal government, academia, and industry to improve health care service for U.S. military personnel, drive forward cutting edge innovations in combat casualty care, enhance medical education and training for medical providers, and strengthen the medical readiness of the Joint Force. 

Emerging & Disruptive Technology for Defense 2025 is a prominent conference focused on integrating AI, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and quantum technology into defense strategies. It brings together industry leaders, government officials, and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities of adopting cutting-edge technologies, ensuring military advancements in a rapidly evolving landscape.

During the week of 24-28 March 2025, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), on behalf of the DoD Space Community of Interest (COI), will host a virtual technology interchange meeting (TIM) with industry partners invested in space-related technologies. This invitation is open to all domestic (US) partners with IR&D and other corporate investments in science and technology, including large and small businesses, academia, National Labs, and FFRDCs with a current certified DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement).

The 2025 Joint Aircraft Survivability Program (JASP) Model Users Meeting (JMUM) will take place the 25-27 March at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of this recurring meeting is to provide model users, managers, stakeholders, and other interested individuals with the latest information regarding JASP-sponsored modeling and simulation (M&S) tools, as well as others, used by the aircraft survivability community to evaluate aircraft performance in realistic threat environments. Attendees will be briefed on software developments, upgrades, and threat model updates in a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-classified environment.

This year’s JMUM will include further discussions regarding full-spectrum, multi-domain survivability M&S; however, there will be additional emphases on digital engineering and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Historically, the meeting includes a combined plenary session followed by concurrent group breakout sessions on specific topics (e.g., mission-level, engagement, vulnerability/lethality, etc.). Check the provided schedule/agenda tab below for the latest information on the breakout sessions.

JMUM attendees are encouraged to share insights and lessons learned from the practical use of aircraft survivability M&S tools in their respective user group breakouts. (Refer to the agenda tab for the daily schedule.) If you are a presenter, please send your unclassified/CUI slides by 10 March to Alfred Yee at alfred.yee@dsiac.org or alfred.yee.ctr@us.af.mil. Regarding CUI briefings, you must deliver the slides via a password-protected DoD SAFE drop-off or encrypted email. Please contact Alfred if you need a DoD SAFE drop-off link. If you have classified briefing(s), please SIPR them by 3 March to alfred.q.yee.ctr@mail.smil.mil

Explore DoD Strategies and Advancements in Hypersonic Weapons Amid Global Competition  |  The 4th Annual Hypersonic Technology Summit analyzes the DoD’s strategies to address global hypersonic weapons proliferation, featuring insights into cutting-edge technologies, missile defense systems, and operational challenges in the context of rising competition with Russia and China.

The goal of the M&S Summit is to gather Air Force and Space Force M&S experts to learn about new M&S initiatives and techniques, network across military services and with industry experts, and to hear our technological leaders’ perspectives on how M&S can transition more training from the real world to digital.

The 2025 DAF M&S Summit will provide a forum for shared information, ideas, and connection of M&S professionals across the DoD, industry, academia, and international partners. The three-day summit agenda includes:

• Eminent Keynote Speakers from Military, Government, and Industry Leaders
• Distinguished Panel Discussions and Q&A sessions
• Track Session Presentation Focus Areas
• VIP Tour for Distinguished Visitors
• M&S Industry Exhibition Hall
• Classified M&S Briefing Sessions

As near-peer adversaries advance their capabilities, achieving and maintaining air dominance has become critical to overall defense strategy. To secure superiority in the skies, there is an increasing need for enhanced lethality and survivability. This advancement is possible through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, including real-time data for faster and more effective decision-making, Artificial Intelligence, advanced sensors, next-generation weapons, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T).

The 2025 Air Dominance Summit will bring together leaders from across the defense and aerospace communities, including the US Air Force, the US Navy, allied nations, industry, and academia, to build on last year’s conference discussions. We will discuss loyal wingman programs like the Collaborative Combat Aircraft and sixth-generation fighter programs, including the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance, the Navy's FAXX, and international programs like FCAS and GCAP. We will also cover sustainment of current systems including the F-35, reflect on current conflicts, and explore innovation in air supremacy.

Topics at the 2025 summit include improved lethality, survivability, artificial intelligence, autonomy, MUM-T, cloud computing, data, logistics, readiness and more. Together we will explore the ways in which they are rapidly shaping air superiority, and strategies for the future.

AI+ Expo^® 2025 in Walter E. Washington Convention Center^®is a place to convene and build relationships around AI, technology, and U.S. and allied competitiveness. The purpose of this event is to serve as a forum for industry, government, and academic research entities to exhibit some of the latest technological breakthroughs – in AI, biotech, energy, networks, compute, microelectronics, manufacturing, augmented reality, and beyond – and discuss their implications for U.S. and allied competitiveness.

Join us at MILSATCOM 2025, where connections are made, insights are gained, and the future of military satellite communications is shaped.
Leading experts will share insights on vital topics, including COMSATCOM, Spectrum Management, International Strategies, and more.

Delve into the intricacies of SATCOM for Naval and Amphibious Applications and US Army Requirements.

Positioned as the perfect mid-year meeting place, MILSATCOM USA is your opportunity to forge meaningful connections efficiently with top-tier experts, all gathered in one place at one time.

• Hear from leading experts across the Additive Manufacturing supply chain and get involved in discussing some of the key challenges facing professionals in this sector
• Understand how to integrate new materials, processes and technologies into your manufacturing process in order to maximise cost savings and efficiency
• Hear from industry leaders on how cutting-edge collaborative industrial research projects are advancing opportunities of additive manufacturing
• Gain insight into the latest thinking on AM trends that will give your organization a future competitive edge
• Take a leading role in presenting solutions to scale up manufacturing and achieve a faster time to market with feasible economic returns
• Network with key professionals and figures from across the international supply chain and industry sector

Take your place at the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA Conference on July 7-9, 2025, in Arlington, VA.

100+ Attendees | 3 Day Conference | 25+ Speakers |  Dedicated Networking Opportunities

Don't miss out on the premier US event uniting ground robotics experts! Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to network and collaborate with dynamic international militaries, offering unique perspectives on the latest advancements in robotic capabilities.

With the US DoD investing heavily in land robotics to enhance warfighter lethality and safety, this event is essential for staying ahead of the curve.

The Air Force Capability Development Industry Information Day is a process-focused, non-technical informational event. The goal of this event is to provide participants insight into how the Air Force has evolved the way it develops capabilities in response to the Department’s re-optimization for Great Power Competition (GPC) and to create a stronger foundation for further collaboration in the future. The event will:

• Provide a coordinated Capability Development voice to industry, academia, think tanks, and government stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across major Air Force Capability Development organizations
• Highlight the Capability Development ecosystem and key Air Force organizations involved in re-optimizing the way it develops capabilities for GPC
• Provide information on the new Capability Development organizations - the ICO, ICC(P), and IDO – to include their key roles, functions, timelines, interactions with other stakeholders, and approaches to performing missions
• Share the joint ICO-ICC-IDO industry engagement approach and what industry can expect moving forward

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.