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 13^th Annual Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit brings together key experts, decision-makers, and innovators from DoD, Military Services, Industry, & Academia for in-depth discussions on advancements and innovations in unmanned and autonomous technologies essential for the future of military defense and mission success on the all-domain battlefield.

The 5^th Annual APNT Summit will convene the relevant subject matter experts and solution providers from the DoD, federal government, academia, and industry to discuss strategies, policies, and technologies that are needed to boost resiliency and assure PNT services. The Summit will advance the development and integration of a robust, resilient PNT enterprise across the United States to support critical operations and national security.

As the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to expand its oversight and enforce compliance, it is crucial for legal, compliance, and business leaders to stay ahead of the latest developments. This premier conference provides in-depth discussions on the evolving CFIUS landscape, including filing requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and the impact of new regulations. Attendees will gain exclusive insights from government officials, industry experts, and key stakeholders on how to manage cross-border transactions while safeguarding national security interests.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with thought leaders and equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate CFIUS reviews and mitigate potential risks in an increasingly regulated environment.

Defense Strategies Institute’s 2nd Annual MOSA for Defense Summit will provide a forum for members of the DoD, Military Services, Industry, Academia, and other key stakeholders to discuss the warfighting imperative of implementing a modular open systems approach (MOSA) in the design, development, delivery, acquisition, and sustainment of modern defense systems.

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 for Defense Transformation will bring together leaders and experts from across the U.S. military and allied forces to explore the latest advancements in AI and their applications in defense. Discussions will highlight key initiatives such as Advana, Project Linchpin, Replicator 2, and Project Maven, providing insight into how these programs are shaping the future of military AI.
 
Attendees will engage in thought-provoking sessions on topics like enhanced decision-making, advanced threat assessment, autonomous systems, and the critical role of AI in modern warfare. The conference will also tackle pressing cybersecurity challenges that complicate AI integration, discussing solutions to overcome these barriers.
 
Join us on May 20 & 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas for two days full of insights, to connect with industry leaders, share best practices, and help shape the future of AI in defense.

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.