CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Hypersonic Innovation Conference The 4th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference will be held Nov. 12–13 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. This event will support U.S. ability to develop and op- erationalize hypersonic weapons, as well as defend against incoming missile threats. The 2025 conference will also highlight hypersonic technology research, development, and innovation across the United States enabling strategic and operational superiority for the Joint Force. Register here. Veterans In Business National Conference The 9th Annual Veterans In Business National Conference will take place Nov. 12–13 at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, Calif. This conference is designed to help veteran businesses build connections between corporations, gov- ernment agencies, and prime contractors looking to create partnerships for contracting opportunities. This event will place participants directly in front of key buyers and suppli- ers. Expect informative speakers and workshops, extensive networking opportunities, an Opportunity Expo, a Veteran Business Marketplace, and tactical networking. Register here. The Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Exposi- tion will convene Nov. 19–21 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The 2025 event unites the innovation community with DoD for the beneft of national security and champions the imperatives established by the National Defense Strategy and National Security Strategy. Participants will hear cutting-edge solu- tions to the nation’s most pressing challenges. Register here. Modern Warfare Week The 2025 Modern Warfare Week will be held Nov. 17–20 at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 2025 event will bring the nation’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) community to Fayette- ville, N.C., to both educate and connect through discus- sions about the future of warfare from an SOF perspective. Register here. Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Exposition
2025 Air Armament Symposium The 2025 Air Armament Symposium will take place Nov. 18–19 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton, Fla. The theme for the 2025 symposium is “De- livering Lethality Through Modernization and Innovation.” This event serves as a forum for senior DoD, Service, and industry leadership to collaborate on the future of armament innovation, modernization, and development. Connect with Eglin Air Force Base research and development, acquisition, and test and evaluation professionals while exploring the latest advancements shaping the armament industry. (Note that a special classifed presentation by Eglin’s Armament Directorate leadership will share crucial insights into the weapons portfolio with industry partners.) Register here. DefenseTalks Defense Talks 2025, a gathering of top uniformed and civil- ian leaders from the military and C-level executives from the government tech community, will convene Nov. 19 , from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, at the Waldorf Astoria in Washing- ton, D.C. Join these top decision-makers as they discuss emerging technologies and their potential to revolutionize modern defense. Participants will hear from the nation’s foremost defense experts on the military’s push for Joint All Domain Command and Control and the implementation of zero-trust security architectures. Other topics will focus on cybersecurity best practices across DoD, development of AI to bring speed and precision to battlefeld operations, how Joint Forces protect our homeland from adversaries in cyberspace, and much more. Register here. U.S.-Japan Defense Industry Dialogue Series The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and its Japanese counterparts—the Society of Japanese Aero- space Companies and the Japan Association of Defense Industry—will convene the 18th U.S.-Japan Defense Industry Dialogue (DID) Series on Nov. 20 at the NDIA Headquar- ters in Arlington, Va. The DID Series will include updates from respective governments on matters impacting bilateral defense industry cooperation. Attendees can expect to hear updates regarding industry base policy, U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation highlights, and much more. Registration will soon be available at this website.
48 | DEFENSE ACQUISITION ONLINE | September-October 2025
Made with FlippingBook - Online Brochure Maker