CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Current conferences and meetings of interest to Defense Acquisition readers. Links provided to registration and additional information. Inclusion herein is for informational purposes only and does not in any way imply endorsement by the Warfighting Acquisition University or the Department of War of any particular event or organization. Conferences and Meetings
DoW Maintenance Symposium Session Charts Now Available Shawn Harrison
For those who attended the “Forward Maintenance and Repair: Pathways to Deterrence (Regional Sustain - ment Framework +)” session at the Department of War (DoW) Maintenance Symposium on Jan. 21, 2026, the charts are now posted to the symposium website . The panel, which featured four DoW Senior Executive Service members, a representative of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, and an industry executive, discussed the next steps for the Regional Sustainment Framework to ensure the Joint and Combined force is sustained and ready to overcome contested logistics environments. Also available from the symposium are the Jan. 20, 2026, Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) meeting charts . According to the presentation, CBM+ is the DoW initiative to improve the reliability, maintainability, and operational availability of weapon systems and encompasses the use of enabling technologies to bet - ter understand weapon system performance and improve repair processes. It enables improved ability to predict failures, forecast requirements, troubleshoot and repair systems, utilize advanced manufacturing practices, and provide training to maintainers in an augmented reality environment.
Workday Federal Forum Workday Federal Forum will take place April 28 at the Wal- dorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The theme of the 2026 fo- rum will be “From Hire to Retire: Supporting the Employee Experience at Every Stage of the Public Sector Workforce Journey.” Workday Federal Forum will explore how AI ca- pabilities are unlocking new efficiencies across the federal Human Resources (HR) life cycle—from recruitment and skills-based strategies to workforce planning and employee engagement. Learn how to build an adaptable, resilient, and mission-ready workforce. Discover AI’s role in accelerat- ing skills-based hiring, streamlining decision-making, and enabling HR teams to prioritize strategic, human-centered work. (Register here) Modern Day Marine Modern Day Marine 2026 will be held April 28–30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The 2026 military equipment, systems, services, and technology exposition is open exclusively to Marines, DoW, association partners, and authorized industry representa- tives. See the latest warfighting innovations and technol - ogy and hear presentations from Marine leaders and DoW personnel. More information on Modern Day Marine and registration information will be available soon at this website .
GITEC’26 Forum The Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC’26) Forum will take place May 3–5 at the Omni Char- lottesville Hotel in Charlottesville, Va. This event convenes senior federal leaders, industry innovators, and academic experts to explore the path forward for secure, data-driven, and AI-enabled government operations. Over two and a half days of collaboration, attendees will examine how cyberse- curity, zero trust, artificial intelligence, generative AI, and digital modernization are converging to advance mission outcomes and strengthen public trust. (Register here) Geospatial Intelligence Symposium The 2026 U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s Geo- spatial Intelligence Symposium (USGIF GEOINT) will take place May 3–6 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Confer- ence Center in Aurora, Colo. This annual event is a gathering of GEOINT professionals, bringing together government, military, space, industry, and academic leaders to explore the technologies, partnerships, and policies shaping geo- spatial intelligence and national security. Participants will explore the intersection of technology and security as they address the challenges and opportunities in today’s com- plex geopolitical landscape. Engage with industry experts, government leaders, and innovators to discover how geo- spatial intelligence is shaping a safer world for tomorrow. (Register here)
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