Events
Curated defense forums where technical and programmatic signals emerge.
Naval Autonomy Summit (ASN / SNA)
January 2026 · Arlington, VA
Technical Focus
Maritime autonomy, integration, fleet experimentation
Why it matters
Senior Navy leaders and program owners use this forum to signal posture, constraints, and next-phase autonomy priorities.
Domain: AutonomousTech: AutonomyTech: Integration
NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference
February 2026 · Washington, DC
Technical Focus
AI, autonomy, software-defined defense systems
Why it matters
Signals where DoD and industry are aligning on AI-enabled systems before formal procurement activity.
Domain: AutonomousTech: AITech: Software
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Technical Forum
March 2026 · San Francisco, CA
Technical Focus
Prototyping, experimentation, autonomy software
Why it matters
Early-stage technical concepts and prototype efforts surface here before transitioning into programs of record.
Domain: AutonomousTech: PrototypingTech: Software