CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
International Conference on Mobility, Operations, Services and Technologies The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host the 4th International Conference on Mobility: Op- erations, Services, and Technologies May 4–6 at Wayne State University, St. Andrew’s Hall, in Detroit, Mich. IEEE MOST provides a vital platform for researchers, engineers, practitioners, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, present innovations, and explore future directions in mo- bility across land, air, and sea domains. Topics will include prototype systems, infrastructure design, transportation analytics, logistics operations, intelligent algorithms, au- tonomous systems, simulation tools, edge and cloud com- puting, and real-world implementation studies. Participants will also explore technical challenges related to scalability, reliability, infrastructure integration, and system coordina- tion—challenges that demand innovative and interdisciplin - ary solutions. (Register here) Annual Modeling & Simulation Conference The Society for Modeling & Simulation International will host the 2026 Annual Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Conference May 4–7 at the University of Central Florida, L3 Harris Engineering Building, in Orlando, Fla. Hosted by The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, the 2026 event will cover state-of-the-art developments in M&S. The conference will include keynote speeches presented by technology and industry leaders, technical sessions, and tu- torials for professional development. Scientists, engineers, managers, educators, and business professionals who de- velop or use M&S methodologies and tools will offer original presentations on the theory, methodology, and practice of The 2026 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Belvoir Industry Days will take place May 5–7 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexan- dria, Va. The purpose of attending the 2026 Industry Days is to gain a comprehensive, real-time understanding of the Department of War’s rapidly evolving acquisition modern- ization efforts, the demand signals driving them, and how industry must adapt to accelerate capability delivery for the Warfighter. (Register here) Department of the Air Force Modeling, Simulation & Analytics Summit The Department of the Air Force Modeling, Simulation and Analytics (DAFMSA) Summit will convene May 5–8 at the Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs, Colo. The goal of the DAFMSA Summit is to gather Air Force and Space Force modeling, simulation, and analytics (MS&A) experts to learn about new MS&A initiatives and techniques, network across military services and with industry experts, and learn about technological leaders’ perspectives on how MS&A can tran- sition more training from the real world to digital. The 2026 summit will provide a forum for shared information, ideas, and connection of MS&A professionals across the DoW, in- dustry, academia, and international partners. (Register here) M&S in any discipline. (Register here) AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days
Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026 The Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026 will convene May 4–6 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This gathering of chief supply chain officers (CS - COs) and supply chain executives will foster discussions on predicting supply chain disruptions, driving innovation, and building resilient, tech-enabled supply chains. Connect with a diverse network of CSCOs and supply chain execu- tives at a conference that prioritizes strategic dialogues and impactful collaborations. (Register here) IEEE Radar Conference The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host the 2026 IEEE Radar Conference May 11–15 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, in Phoenix, Ariz. The 2026 conference will focus on joint radar and communications involving the latest radar technologies through plenary talks, special sessions, tutorials, and the radar boot camp. Participants will learn about significant advances in ra- dar technologies, systems, applications, and techniques. (Register here) Support Equipment & Vehicle Modernization Summit The 2026 Support Equipment and Vehicle Modernization Summit will be held May 11–15 at the Georgia National Fair- grounds and Agricenter in Perry, Ga. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and government of- ficials to discuss the latest advancements in support equip - ment and vehicle modernization. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in informative sessions, networking events, and panel discussions focusing on emerging tech- nologies, best practices, and the future landscape of vehicle support systems. (Register here) LANPAC Symposium & Exposition 2026 The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium and Expo - sition, sponsored by the Association of the United States Army, will take place May 12–14 at the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii. This three-day symposium brings to- gether military leaders, government officials, and industry partners from across the globe to engage directly with key decision-makers, share insights, and shape the future of in- tegrated operations in one of the world’s most dynamic and strategically vital regions. As the United States strengthens its strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific area of operations, the role of land power as it relates to regional security and deterrence is increasingly vital. (Register here)
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