OELS 2026

22-24 September 2026 | National Harbor, MD

 
  THE EXPO   


Establish relationships with the US Department of War and other federal agencies to anticipate their innovation needs.


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  • 250+ DOW/SES/PEO scouts
  • $100B in federal contracting authority
  • $4B in SBIR/STTR seed funding
  • 50+ government contracting offices

Areas of Interest:

  • Autonomy, AI, and Digital Transformation
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Materials & Manufacturing
  • Medical & Biosecurity
  • Microelectronics & Sensors

Expo Hours:

Tuesday, September 22: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, September 23:1:00pm-6:00pm

Move In:   September 21: 1:00pm-5:00pm
September 22: 8:00am-12:00pm
Move Out: September 23: 6:00pm-9:00pm







INNOVATE ALONGSIDE DEFENSE




Unlock Unrivaled Exposure

An Expo booth is a key driver for action-oriented companies looking for a way to rise above the crowd, build brand exposure, and generate leads.

Reserve Your Booth

Expo Booth Includes:
(Investment: $3,500)

  • 10x10’ Booth
  • Two Conference Passes
  • Listing on Website as Exhibitor

 

Tech & Connect Sponsorship:
(Investment: $6,000)

  • 10'x10' Booth
  • Two Conference Passes
  • Four Booth Passes
  • One Custom Push Message on Event Mobile App
  • Inclusion in Pre-Show Mailer
  • Logo on Website as Sponsor




For more information on exhibiting or sponsorship, contact Denise Lee at dlee@techconnect.org
For information on university opportunities, contact Nick Kacsandi nkacsandi@techconnect.org




2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors



Sponsors and Partners (co-located with Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit)

Sponsors & Partners



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