September 22-24, 2026 | NATIONAL HARBOR, MD
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
After the Presentation of Colors and National Anthem, join us for keynotes featuring defense, investment, energy resilience, and small business leadership.
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard
Vocalist, U.S. Air Force Band
TBA, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Designed for those new to the DoW innovation space, learn about how the DoW enterprise works with research, business, and small business communities to address critical technology areas in support of the warfighter and national security. This roundtable of experts across DoW, federal agencies, and service providers will also take audience questions.
LEAN Power and EMC²: Funding Opportunities in Support of Operational Energy Technology and Installation Energy infrastructure
LEAN Power, in partnership with Expeditionary Missions Consortium – Crane (EMC²), will address the growing need within the Navy for solutions to contested logistics, and resiliency challenges. In this morning session, learn about collaboration opportunities between Government, Industry, Academia that support energy related solutions.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Join us for day one in the exhibit hall, featuring over 200 exhibitors, SBIR/STTR Agency Pavillion, and Expo Theater
Have a question about LEAN Power and current funding opportunities? Representatives from ATI, Crane Indiana, and Navy Op Energy will be available to speak with attendees on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments required or needed.
Visit with participaitng SBIR/STTR Federal Agencies and learn more about areas of interest for small businesses and universities.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Innovation Accelerators: Navigating DoW Programs for Transition & Production Advancement
Raise a glass and network with attendees and exhibitors from all co-located events!
The poster session is strongly attended by both military and industry technology scouts seeking future solutions to their needs.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Join us for keynotes featuring defense, investment, and small business leadership.
John Williams, Executive Director, Small Business Innovation Research Consortium (SBIRC)
Critical Technology Spotlights: Autonomy/AI/Cyber Innovation Spotlights I, Sponsored by IDTechEx
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
LEAN Power, in partnership with Expeditionary Missions Consortium – Crane (EMC²), will address the growing need within the Navy for solutions to contested logistics, and resiliency challenges. In this morning session, learn about collaboration opportunities between Government, Industry, Academia that support energy related solutions.
Critical Technology Spotlights: Autonomy/AI/Cyber Innovation Spotlights II, Sponsored by IDTechEx
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Join us for day two (final day) in the exhibit hall, featuring over 200 exhibitors, SBIR/STTR Agency Pavillion, and Expo Theater
Have a question about LEAN Power and current funding opportunities? Representatives from ATI, Crane Indiana, and Navy Op Energy will be available to speak with attendees on a first come, first serve basis. No appointments required or needed.
Visit with participaitng SBIR/STTR Federal Agencies and learn more about areas of interest for small businesses and universities.
Critical Technology Spotlights: Autonomy/AI/Cyber Innovation Spotlights III, Sponsored by IDTechEx
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Critical Technology Spotlights: Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Spotlights I
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Critical Technology Spotlights: Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Spotlights II
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
Raise a glass and network with attendees and exhibitors from all co-located events! This is the final day of the Expo!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The Defense TechConnect (DTC) Critical Technology Spotlights are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
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