OPERATIONALIZING AI FOR SPEED, SCALE, AND WARFIGHTING ADVANTAGE
The 2026 AI for Defense Summit will convene senior leaders and innovators from the Department of War, Intelligence Community, federal government, industry, and academia to explore how AI is being operationalized for national security. As AI continues to transition from experimentation to deployment, the 5th Annual Summit will highlight real-world applications that are enhancing decision-making, accelerating intelligence analysis, strengthening C2, and enabling resilient and responsive warfighting capabilities across multi-domains.
The Summit will convene senior leaders from U.S. Military Services, DoW, Federal Government, Acquisition Authorities, and Industry for a discussion on strategies, initiatives, and emerging capabilities critical for empowering the Warfighter with next generation network capabilities
🔴 OVERVIEW
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how the Department of War deters, fights, and wins in an increasingly complex global threat landscape. As adversaries rapidly advance their own AI capabilities, the United States is operating at a rapid wartime pace to secure American leadership in AI and develop an AI-enabled Joint Force. The 5th Annual AI for Defense Summit will explore the integration and deployment of AI across the Department of War and federal government to deliver mission outcomes and warfighting advantage from the tactical edge to enterprise decision-making.
🔴 WHY ATTEND
🔴 WHY ATTEND
- Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the most complex issues facing the DoD and government as it relates to artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities.
- Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover some of the latest technologies, policy considerations, and solutions of interest to the DoD and government for AI, machine learning, and autonomy.
- Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. Our town hall format is your opportunity to address our speakers with questions or comments on the current mission.
