Emerging & Disruptive Technology for Defense

The Emerging & Disruptive Technologies (EDT) for Defense Conference is the inaugural event for military decision-makers, leading industry, academia, and non-traditional defense companies, who are transforming joint capabilities and facilitating the integration of disruptive technologies in the defense enterprise. The conference will focus on modernization priorities and cutting-edge technologies, which will enable JADC2 architecture, expanded maneuver, and information advantage.

2023 AFA Warfare Symposium

The AFA Warfare Symposium is the premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them—focused on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from combatant commands, as well as from the Air and Space forces, the symposium featured opportunities to network and dynamic exhibits, as well as the unique Spark Tank innovation competition. 

Department of the Air Force UARC Outreach Event

Please join us for a discussion on the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) on Tactical Autonomy.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is creating the first Historically Black Colleges, and Universities (HBCU) led University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). This is also the first DAF UARC. The UARC’s core competencies will focus on advancing the deployment of tactical autonomy for DAF missions.

WEPCON Alpha

WEPCON consists of classified forums introducing new technologies, discussing capability gaps, and highlighting opportunities for engagement between industry partners and the Department of Defense.

Weapons Pitch Day

U.S. Air Force “Pitch Days” have been likened to the Air Force’s version of “Shark Tank” – as the event is focused on lowering the barrier to entry through accelerated, same-day contracting for entrepreneurs, technologists, small businesses, etc. – innovators who are intent on bringing cutting-edge ideas to the Air Force.