CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Fall 2026 Integrated Program Management Division Forum
Navy government agencies. The Expo’s Navy Gold Coast Matchmaking Program delivers the most value to organi- zations looking to accelerate connections, gain visibility, and create real business opportunities within the defense and government contracting ecosystem. By offering struc - tured, in-person meetings through a managed platform, it transforms what could be months of outreach into a single, highly productive event. (Register here) TechNet Augusta The Technet Augusta 2026 conference, sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Asso- ciation, will be held Aug. 17–20 , at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center in Augusta, Ga. This event centralizes defense procurement, communications, and acquisition professionals to discuss emerging government procure- ment priorities. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Augusta University, and industry, this three-day conference opens the lines of communication between the military and commercial sector and provides a space where government, academia, and industry profes- sionals can discuss issues and share solutions surrounding cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land opera - tions. (Register here) Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium The 2026 Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare Symposium will be held Aug. 18–20 at the Mid-Pacific Conference Center, Hil - ton Hawaiian Village, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Defense leaders will gather to collaborate and increase awareness of Indo- Pacific operational challenges, capability needs, and part - nerships with key players in industry, academia, and other government organizations. (Register here) MODSIM World Modeling and Simulation (MODSIM) World 2026 will con- vene Aug. 18–19 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va. The theme for the 2026 event will be “Ignite and Innovate: Fueling What’s Next with Modeling, Simula - tion, and AI.” MODSIM will represent a deliberate shift in direction. This year’s event will move beyond traditional conference dialogue toward rapid capability integration, cross-domain collaboration, and practical application, en- suring that ideas transition more quickly into operational outcomes. (Register here) 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference The 40 th Annual Small Satellite Conference/Summit will take place Aug. 23 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join small satellite developers and inno- vators as they delve into the innovations, demands, and cross-market collaborations shaping the future of satellite capabilities. Learn about new opportunities that will drive small satellite development and innovation into the future. (Register here)
The National Defense Industrial Association is sponsoring its 2026 Integrated Program Management (IPM) Division Fo- rum Aug. 25–27 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla. Join program management practitioners throughout industry and government as they gather to strategize and advance IPM through industry and government collabora- tion. Learn how the EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Man- agement Systems shapes industry best practices, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in program ex - ecution. (Register here) Space Warfighter Forum The 7th Annual Space Warfighter Forum will be held Aug. 25–27 at the Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs, Colo. This event will bring together leaders from industry, govern- ment, and academia to strategize space warfighting vi- sions, requirements, and existing and emerging capabili - ties. Attendees will hear from top U.S. Space Command and U.S. Space Force leadership, as well as entrepreneurs and thought leaders on partnerships, coalitions and interna- tional engagements, new technologies, pushing data to the tactical edge, and legislative actions in both unclassified and classified forums. (Register here) 2026 Navy Summit The 2026 Navy Summit will take place Aug. 27 at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Va. This sum- mit will bring together senior Navy leaders, defense offi - cials, and industry executives to examine how emerging technologies are shaping the future of naval operations. From digital modernization and autonomous systems to cyber resilience and advanced platforms, the event will highlight how the Navy is prioritizing innovation while bal- ancing readiness, sustainment, and resources. (Register here) C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit The 3rd Annual Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) and Integrated Protection Summit will be held Sept. 1–2 , at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, Ala. This event will con- vene senior leaders and decision-makers from the Depart- ment of War, federal government, industry, and academia to address the evolving challenges of countering UAS. Because UAS threats continue to expand in scale, sophistication, and global reach, the summit will focus on advancing integrated strategies to detect, deter, and defeat these systems while strengthening layered defense architectures across the homeland and operational theaters. (Register here) Commercial UAV Expo The Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Expo will con - vene Sept. 1–3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nev. This event will showcase the integration/operation of com- mercial small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Other highlights of the Expo will include keynotes, panel discus - sions, and exhibits and demonstrations by sUAS solutions providers. (Register here)
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