AIAA SciTech Forum is the world's largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology, showcasing breakthrough science, revolutionary technologies, and generation-after-next capabilities. The 2025 forum theme, "Energize the Future," reflects the current shift in the aerospace industry: envisioning and enabling new means of transportation and exploration that will revolutionize our society, achieving sustainability goals, developing and applying new and improved software and hardware tools, and promoting inclusivity. It also champions the legacy of our community: tackling hard challenges and pushing boundaries to achieve the art of the (im)possible.

The 2025 Future Indirect Fires Summit will bring together leaders from the indirect fire community to discuss the latest innovations in indirect fire systems, support systems, munitions, and challenges presented by the current conflict in Ukraine. Our discussions will focus on achieving enhanced lethality, survivability, precision, and range.

Thought leaders will provide insights into modern warfare and the quest for increased firepower. Throughout the summit, we will examine current US DoD programs, including the new Self-Propelled Howitzer, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two, and Project LASSO among others. The event will serve as a platform to address the challenges of counter UAS and C4ISR to support indirect fire success.

We will explore the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving technology and the need for common software systems. Additionally, we will investigate the defense industrial base’s critical role in supporting indirect fires, hear from operational-level leaders on capability gaps, and discuss the future of indirect fires and their pivotal role in military success

On Thursday, 16 January 2025, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Sensors Directorate, Spectrum Warfare Division (RYW) will host an EMS Warfare Industry Day. The event will be held at the SECRET level.

The RYW EMS Warfare Team invites current and potential industry partners to an interactive Industry Day.  The event will include:

• Briefings from RYW leadership, Senior Technologist, Tech Area Lead, Program Managers, Lab Leads and more on current efforts and the EMS Warfare roadmap
• Critical information on EW trends including strategic guidance, technical challenges, and organizational developments
• Facilities briefings and updates (IDAL, ITAL, VCL, RCA, etc.)
• Q&A session

RYW aims to foster collaboration and mutual understanding between the Government and industry partners.  By enhancing transparency and communication, the Government can continue to provide more opportunities for future innovations to all interested partners, and ultimately, the warfighter.  The goal is to make EMS Warfare Industry Day an annual event, where RYW delivers open, cyclical, communication and feedback that articulates the direction of EMS Warfare R&D.

The 7^th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the U.S. Military Services, DoD, International Partners, Acquisition Authorities, & Industry for a Joint Service discussion on strategies, initiatives, and emerging capabilities critical for equipping and sustaining the future aviation force. The 2025 Summit will discuss how the Military services, in partnership with industry and global partners, are modernizing aviation platforms and enhancing aircraft technology to ensure sustained air superiority.

SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the 4th annual UAV Technology USA conference, taking place in Arlington, VA on February 3-4, 2025.UAV Technology USA will return as the leading conference in the US dedicated to unmanned aerial systems and their evolving role in modern warfare attracting leading speakers and experts from all branches of the US military, as well as from international allies, and key industry partners this conference will be the place to meet, exchange information and gain access to the latest UAV technological solutions.UAV Technology USA will strive to enhance the learning and development of UAV Program managers and experts through a series of briefings and panel discussion. You will gain genuine insight and learning through the expertly selected participants who deliver briefings, ensuring the latest developments from all parts of the community (industry and military) are covered in great detail.

The 9th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase remains the premier event in North America for military, aerospace, and defense 3D printing. It features high-level discussions on Department of Defense acquisition priorities, international initiatives in 3D printing, and presentations on cutting-edge technological advancements in AM. Each year, this event serves as a crucial platform for military, government, international partners and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and strategize on integrating additive technologies. It aims to enhance current capabilities and maintain competitiveness across all aspects of defense. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your network, explore diverse industry products and services, and gain insights into the future of global AM technologies!

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.

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.

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. 

Unlocking the Power of Disruptive Innovation for Strategic Advantage in the Digital Age
In the rapidly advancing landscape of modern warfare, integration of emerging and disruptive technologies has become a cornerstone for defense strategies. Cutting-edge innovations, ranging from AI to advanced cyber capabilities, is reshaping traditional ideas of military tactics. Join the 3rd Emerging & Disruptive Technologies for Defense as we bring together military decision-makers, industry, and academia, to discuss the course of action needed to advance military modernization initiatives.

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.

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.