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9 tracked editions: exhibitions, conferences, hackathons, demo days and programmes across the United States. Dates, venues, organisers and registration deadlines, curated.
Washington, D.C. / United States
The anchor event for anyone selling to the US Army. Program offices and primes are present in force; ideal for SMEs seeking subcontracting and teaming opportunities.
Beverly Hills / United States
With over $8 trillion in institutional capital represented at past editions, this summit is one of the highest-density venues for space and defense investment decision-makers in the United States, giving growth-stage companies direct access to LPs, GPs, and senior government officials in a candid, off-the-record format. For SMEs and startups, acceptance to the summit signals industry legitimacy and opens direct lines to the investors who are actively deploying capital into dual-use and national-security technology. The application-only model and Chatham House atmosphere enable frank discussions on funding gaps and procurement that rarely surface at open trade shows.
San Diego / United States
For defense suppliers, PMO software vendors, and consultancies, this summit offers targeted access to senior DoD program managers and acquisition decision-makers on the U.S. West Coast — a geography anchored by the Pacific Fleet and major naval/aerospace primes. The explicit focus on AI-driven portfolio tools and agile PMO frameworks makes it a credible venue for technology vendors seeking to demonstrate solutions to complex program delivery challenges. With an explicit sponsorship and exhibition tier, SMEs and scale-ups can gain visibility at a relatively contained cost compared with large trade shows.
National Harbor / United States
Primary venue for the US Navy and maritime industrial base. Critical for firms in shipbuilding, autonomous maritime systems and naval C2.
Washington, D.C. / United States
Focused access to USMC requirements around Force Design and expeditionary operations. Strong fit for autonomy, C-UAS and logistics suppliers.
Washington, D.C. / United States
The forum provides a rare, intimate setting for defence SMEs and startups to engage directly with senior Army, Space Force, and Air Force technology leaders alongside prime contractors and investors on the critical topic of SATCOM and tactical-edge connectivity — a fast-growing procurement priority. Kuiper Government Solutions' participation signals concrete commercial contracting opportunities in military broadband and JADC2-adjacent programmes. For non-traditional vendors, the application-gated format means a high-density, low-noise room where business development conversations are genuinely accessible.
Austin / United States
The summit is one of the few defense-innovation events where venture capital decision-makers, non-traditional defense startups, and senior military acquisition officials share the same room, making it a high-leverage venue for SMEs and startups seeking investor introductions and government feedback in a single event. All three paid ticket tiers sold out for the 2026 edition, signalling strong demand from the defense-tech ecosystem concentrated in Austin. The event's focus on capital formation—including sessions on 'Growth Capital: Building Neoprimes' and M&A roll-up strategies—makes it directly actionable for companies at Series A through growth stages navigating the valley of death.
Huntsville / United States
Global Force is the U.S. Army's primary spring forum for signaling near-term acquisition and modernization priorities, making it a critical venue for defence suppliers seeking early insight into program office requirements and contracting opportunities. Its location adjacent to Redstone Arsenal — home to Army Materiel Command, Army Futures Command elements, and a 36,000-person government-contractor workforce — provides unmatched proximity to programme decision-makers. For SMEs and startups, the Warriors Corner sessions and exposition floor offer direct engagement with procurement specialists and prime contractors actively scouting capability gaps.
Washington, D.C. / United States
Inside the Dome is the first dedicated commercial gathering to convene Golden Dome programme leadership — including the Director and Deputy Director of Golden Dome for America, senior DoD acquisition officials, and Congressional caucus members — alongside the non-traditional defence companies and venture investors being actively courted to build the system. For SMEs and startups, it is a rare access point to the decision-makers shaping a programme projected to receive $175 billion in funding, with real contracting and partnership conversations possible in a single day. The sell-out of early-bird and standard tiers signals strong commercial appetite and validates the event as a near-term procurement-intelligence venue.
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United States hosts 6 tracked defense and dual-use events in 2026 across 5 cities. Every entry carries dates, venue, organiser, who actually attends, expected scale, exhibitor cost band and the registration deadline. Anchor editions include AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Space & Defense Investor Summit and Defense PPM Summit | San Diego 2026. Coverage is refreshed as organisers publish dates, so a United States edition that moves is corrected here rather than left stale.
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