National Harbor, MD September 22-24, 2026
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MOSA Industry and Government
Summit & Expo, September 22-24, 2026, National Harbor, MD, Gaylord Convention Center
 
 

A technical exchange designed to turn MOSA strategy into deployable capability.

The MOSA Industry and Government Summit & Expo convenes government, industry, and technical communities to advance the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) as a strategic enabler for defense acquisition and innovation. At a time when modular open architectures are becoming central decision criteria across programs, this summit is your opportunity to deepen expertise, exchange practical insights, and shape how MOSA drives affordability, adaptability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness across defense systems.

Connect in person with technical leaders, program managers, acquisition executives, and innovators committed to modernizing systems across the full lifecycle. Hear forward-looking perspectives on MOSA as an integral acquisition and business strategy, from setting requirements and architecture decisions to building resilient supply networks and enabling modular acquisition pathways that support multiple sources and competitive innovation.


 

MOSA, Modular Open System Approach, is an integrated technical and business strategy for managing and sustaining: a systems and fleets of of systems, that employs modular and open principles. Applying MOSA at the enterprise level fosters collaboration across PMs to drive towards enterprise-wide objectives and more easily removable, upgradeable, and interoperable components.

 
 

MOSA Summit Priorities:

  • Making MOSA a Core Acquisition Decision
  • Streamlining and Modernizing Acquisition Process
  • Driving Competition and Multiple Supply Sources
  • Embedding Modularity Across Programs
  • Enhancing Interoperability and Resilience
  • Operationalizing MOSA at Scale

What to Expect:

  • Expert Keynotes & Strategic Insights
    Senior leaders share actionable perspectives on advancing MOSA to deliver adaptable, mission-ready capabilities.
  • Government & Tri-Service Briefings
    Updates from U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force leaders on MOSA priorities, progress, and acquisition alignment.
  • Technical Panels & Interactive Sessions
    Focused discussions on interoperability, digital engineering, modular verification, and real-world implementation lessons.
  • Innovation Challenge & Exhibits
    Breakthrough modular technologies and solutions accelerating modernization and open architecture adoption.
  • Networking & Collaboration Opportunities
    Connect with government and industry leaders driving enterprise-wide MOSA success.

* Major System Components: Aviation Mission Computing Environment (AMCE), Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), Comms, Datalinks, and Controls (CDC), Common Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI), Degraded Visual Environment (DVE), Digital Backbone (DB), Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Integrated Mission Planning Airspace Control Tools (IMPACT), Large Area Display (LAD), Link 16 & C5ISR, Navigation, Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC)

 
  2025 Keynote Speakers  



Brig. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis

Brig. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis

Program Executive Officer for Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force

Christopher Garrett

Christopher Garrett

Wright Patterson AFB, Technical Advisor, Systems Engineering, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

BG David C. Phillips

BG David C. Phillips

Program Executive Officer, Aviation, U.S. Army

Mr. Patrick Mason, SES

Mr. Patrick Mason, SES

Acting Principal Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)

Mr. Peter C. Reddy, SES

Mr. Peter C. Reddy, SES

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, Test & Engineering), U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Engineering (DASN (RDT&E)) under ASN (RD&A)

 MG Frank Lozano

MG Frank Lozano

Program Executive Officer (PEO), Missiles and Space, Redstone Arsenal, U.S. Army

 
 

2025 Sponsors and Partners


2025 Sponsors & Partners