12th Big Data For Intelligence Symposium
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14 | National Harbor, MD, 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
DSI’s 12th Annual Big Data for Intelligence Summit will convene senior leaders from across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal government, academia, and industry to discuss the prioritization of data as a strategic asset. In order to maintain the decision advantage in an increasingly complex, dynamic threat landscape, leaders at this Summit will explore how to accelerate data, AI, and analytical capabilities to deliver actionable intelligence at speed and scale.

4th Military Vehicle Systems Summit
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | National Harbor, MD, 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
The 4th Military Vehicles Systems Summit on November 20-21 in National Harbor, MD. will convene senior level experts and decision makers marking a pivotal gathering for defense professionals to explore the forefront of military mobility. Register today to attend over 15 presentations led by senior experts and take advantage of more than 5 hours of dedicated networking time with exhibitors and peers!

11th Space Resiliency Summit
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-05 | National Harbor, MD, 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
The 11th Space Resiliency Summit will bring together senior leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the policies and operations necessary to ensure the safety and resiliency of US-space based assets and missions in an increasingly contested space domain. The 2024 Summit will highlight innovative technologies, strategies, and policies needed to assure continued space superiority for the U.S.

7th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit
2025-01-22 - 2025-01-23 | Huntsville, AL
The 7th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the U.S. Military Services, DoD, International Partners, Acquisition Authorities, & Industry for a Joint Service discussion on strategies, initiatives, and emerging capabilities critical for equipping and sustaining the future aviation force. The 2025 Summit will discuss how the Military services, in partnership with industry and global partners, are modernizing aviation platforms and enhancing aircraft technology to ensure sustained air superiority.

Cybersecurity Law and Compliance
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-30 | Hilton Towers Arlington VA, 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Cybersecurity Law and Compliance
Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the Cybersecurity Law and Compliance conference is taking place on January 29-30, 2025, at the Hilton Towers Arlington, VA.

With new requirements in place from government agencies, ensure your organization’s cybersecurity program is fully incorporating (and reconciling) a complicated web of federal and state requirements and that your company equipped to exceed the expectations and standards of regulators.

Hear from a variety of speakers from companies such as:

Spire Global
Citigroup Inc
BAE Systems Inc
Hudson Insurance Group
Boeing
Ice Miller LLP
GE Aerospace

This is the only conference where you will hear directly from regulators and hear real world strategies from cybersecurity leaders across all industries Join the legal and compliance community at this unprecedented two-day conference on the tough questions and best practices for an uncertain, risky path forward!

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Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-06 | UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, Orlando, FL
Now in it’s 8th Iteration the official Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit will provide a forum for members of the DoD, Military Services, Federal Government, Industry, Academia, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the future of modeling, simulation, and virtual training technologies in preparing Warfighters and decision-makers to be trained, ready, and lethal for the future fight. The 2025 VT&S Summit will aid in advancing the DoD’s ability to deliver virtual environments that provide hyper-realistic training scenarios that enhance warfighter readiness, enable lethality, and enforce battlefield cohesion across the services at all echelons, in all domains.

Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-26 | Hilton Towers Arlington VA, 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Looking for something more advanced than your average export controls compliance course?

ACI’s 2nd Annual Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls, scheduled for February 25 – 26 in DC., is for those looking to go beyond the basics with an advanced, decision-maker-level course covering the latest best-practices focused on U.S. and foreign export controls compliance strategy amid anticipated increased enforcement.

Benefit from invaluable updates and takeaways from government, industry, and outside counsel. Speakers include:

Matthew Axelrod

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security

U.S. Department of Commerce

Raj Parekh

Chief of Corporate Enforcement

U.S. Department of Commerce

Nicole D’Avanzo

Assistant General Counsel and Director

General Dynamics

Stephana J. Henry

Global Trade Counsel

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Attend the Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls on February 25 – 26, 2025, at the Hilton Towers Arlington in Washington, DC. Visit https://bit.ly/3BJacZk, to learn more.

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4th Annual Hypersonic Weapons & Emerging Technologies Summit
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-02 | Embassy Suites by Hilton, Huntsville, AL
ACI’s Hypersonic Technology Conference provides a focused platform for government, military, industry, and academia to address operational, technological, and strategic advancements in hypersonic weapons systems and emerging technology. Unlike other events, it emphasizes actionable insights into development, procurement strategies, and cutting-edge R&D.

This year’s summit will analyze the DoD’s strategies to address global hypersonic weapons proliferation, featuring insights into cutting-edge technologies, missile defense systems, and operational challenges in the context of rising competition with Russia and China.

Driven by real-world challenges, the agenda covers critical topics such as:
• Hypersonic missile defense
• System integration
• Global security implications

Attendees will gain essential intelligence to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field, making it the must-attend event for shaping global security and technological superiority.

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Sea-Air-Space 2025
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-09 | Gaylord National Convention Center, Washington, DC
Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.

40th Space Symposium
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-10 | The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
Space Symposium is the premier event uniting global space professionals from all sectors, providing a unique platform to explore critical space issues, foster dialogue, and drive innovation across the space industry.

Identity Management Symposium
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | National Harbor, MD, 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
DSI’s 11th Annual Identity Management Symposium will bring together DoD, DHS, the Federal Government and industry leaders to facilitate open dialogue on the latest policy and technology developments impacting the identity and access management sector. Ensuring the integrity of federal accounts and identity is imperative to national security efforts. Strengthened multifactor authentication processes, the adoption of a Zero Trust framework through ICAM foundations, and improved biometrics helps combat reusing stolen credentials and phishing scams, which remain the primary ways attackers access federal organizations to deploy ransomware and mine personal information.

11th National Conference on CFIUS
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-25 | The Madison Hotel, Washington, DC
ACI’s 11th National Forum on CFIUS is the leading event for professionals navigating the complexities of foreign investment and national security.
As the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to expand its oversight and enforce compliance, it is crucial for legal, compliance, and business leaders to stay ahead of the latest developments. This premier conference provides in-depth discussions on the evolving CFIUS landscape, including filing requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and the impact of new regulations. Attendees will gain exclusive insights from government officials, industry experts, and key stakeholders on how to manage cross-border transactions while safeguarding national security interests.

New topics for 2025 include:
• Interview on Penalties & Enforcement Action
• US Steel Case Study: Is the Scope of National Security and Economic Security Expanding?
• Post-Election Review of Outbound Investment Policy
• AI, ML, Quantum Computing and Connected Vehicles: How Emerging Tech Fits into the CFIUS Landscape
• Spotlight on Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment Fund Structures That Trigger a CFIUS Review

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with thought leaders and equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate CFIUS reviews and mitigate potential risks in an increasingly regulated environment.

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Modern Day Marine 2025
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-01 | Washington, DC
Modern Day Marine showcases the latest innovations in military equipment and systems, designed specifically to address the evolving, expeditionary needs of the Marine Corps.

TechNet Cyber 2025
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-08 | Baltimore, MD
Adversaries have taken to cyberspace to conduct continuous confrontations. Protecting cyber assets requires more than a single entity, it demands multiple organizations. Join them for this three-day event and interact with IT professionals, hear from experts and develop solutions to ensure technology can connect people to information.

Army Aviation Association of America
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-16 | Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center
The annual Summit is the only opportunity for the ENTIRE Army Aviation Community to gather in one place at one time focused solely on Army Aviation.

16th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-18 | Hyatt Centric Arlington, Washington DC
Defense Contractors are Now in Unchartered Territory.

With new DCAA leadership, Executive Orders, and sweeping changes on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher. Protect your bottom line by joining key stakeholders from defense, aerospace, technology, and beyond at ACI’s 16th Annual DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits—the premier event for cost and pricing, government compliance, audit, and procurement professionals.
Reasons to attend this year’s event include:

• This is the one annual gathering for industry and government that delves into the most pressing, complex cost and pricing issues at the forefront. No watered-down, generic sessions. The agenda content is based on research with industry leaders to ensure that we focus on the big-ticket issues affecting your work.
• With so many developments and more changes to come, this is an especially important time to compare notes and benchmark with your industry peers.
• Benefit from large and smaller-group sessions focused on actionable strategies for you to take back to the office.
• Network with senior executives and forge new connections that can endure well after the conference. This is a pivotal time to expand your sounding board as contractors navigate an uncertain path forward.

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Maritime Security Summit
2025-07-23 - 2025-07-24 | National Harbor, MD, 151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
DSI’s Maritime Security Summit will bring together members of the DHS, DoD, State/Local Partners, & Marine Engineering/Technical Solutions Providers to discuss current & future initiatives toward leveraging the innovative capabilities, tools, & technologies needed to enhance the nation’s coastlines, ports, & vessels in support of overall maritime dominance. This Summit will also detail various efforts and partnerships currently underway to bolster situational awareness and combat various threats to maritime critical infrastructure.

C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-04 | Huntsville, AL
Defense Strategies Institute’s 2nd Annual C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit will bring together members of the Department of Defense, federal government, industry, and academia to explore strategies, technologies, and policies to counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). As the threat from UAS continues to grow, this Summit will advance efforts to better detect, deter, and neutralize these threats both at home and around the world.

16th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-12 | Washington, DC
Join us at the 16th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit, taking place September 9–12 in Washington, D.C. where we join over 3,000 leaders and 200+ top speakers to tackle the most pressing cyber challenges facing government and critical infrastructure. Access Intelligence is a proud partner of this event.

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Air, Space & Cyber 2025 Conference
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-24 | Gaylord National Convention Center, Washington, DC
AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides first-class professional military development, facilitates sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power.

The 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference will be held September 22-24 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.

8th National Forum on FOCI
2025-09-29 - 2025-09-30 | Washington, DC
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Join ACI’s 8th National Forum on FOCI – September 29–30 in Washington, DC – and gain the strategic advantage your organization needs to stay ahead of rising compliance risks.

Specifically tailored for FOCI-mitigated companies, this high-level event brings together the most trusted corporate security executives and top outside counsel to share real-world insights and benchmark best practices in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Don’t miss key takeaways and best practices for handling critically important, high stakes challenges, including:

Navigating Proposed 847 Revisions: Creating Processes and Protocols for Expanded Reporting Requirements
The Nuanced Role of the National Interest Determination (NID): How Companies are Now Structuring and Implementing Mitigation Agreements and Addressing Expected (and Unexpected) Challenges
Classified Contracts and CUI: What DCSA Now Requires in a FOCI Mitigated Landscape
Parent Company Perspectives: How Investors and FOCI Mitigated Partners Successfully Operate Under FOCI Mitigation Arrangements
The Evolving Role of General Counsel in FOCI-Mitigated Companies: First-Hand Insights into the Bigger Picture of FOCI Mitigation
Perspectives from Outside Directors and Proxy Holders: How Outside Directors Are Now Approaching Their Roles to Meet DCSA Expectations
Simplifying and Baselining Your Affiliated Operation Plan (AOP): Practical Takeaways for Mitigating and Managing Affiliated Operations
The Increasing Overlap of CFIUS and DCSA Jurisdictions: Special Considerations for Filing, Reviewing and Transaction Due Diligence

With national security scrutiny intensifying and the spotlight firmly on the “Influence” in FOCI, you’ll walk away with critical takeaways and proven strategies to strengthen your mitigation posture and protect what matters most.

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AUSA 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-15 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Place NW 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001
THE ARMY’S MOST POWERFUL EVENT COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED – ALL IN ONE PLACE.
The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.

Joint Space Operations Summit
2025-11-05 - 2026-11-06 | 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD, United States
DSI’s 12th Joint Space Operations Summit (formerly the Space Resiliency Summit) brings together senior leaders from across the DoD, IC, International Partners, & Commercial Space Solution providers to discuss the policies and operations necessary to ensure dominance in the space domain. Attendees will have the chance to hear sessions focused on the future of space defense and how collaborations, particularly joint partnerships, will be key in maintaining space superiority. Leaders will discuss key topics like modernizing space-based surveillance technologies, promoting cooperation between commercial and international partners, and integrating resilient and responsive space capabilities.

7th Conference on China Trade Controls
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Hilton Towers Arlington VA, 2425 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
U.S.-China Trade Sanctions Compliance Risks Intensify: Are You Prepared?

The U.S. has signaled a ramp-up in enforcement, expanded China sanctions, initiated multiple 232 and 301 investigations on strategic industry sectors, and levied duties on Chinese vessels entering U.S. ports. Chinese authorities meanwhile have formalized their export control systems for dual-use items and critical minerals under the Export Control Law, as well as promulgated regulations to implement the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.

Exporters are now tasked with the tall order of mitigating known (and unknown) compliance risks with agility while re-examining their global supply chains and business operations.

This November, join all key stakeholders-government, legal and trade compliance professionals from a range of industries, and the best in the trade law bar, including:

Matthew Axelrod, Partner, Gibson Dunn (Immediate Past Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security)
Elizabeth Cannon, Executive Director of the OICTS, Bureau of Industry and Security, S. Department of Commerce
Akash Wasil, AI Fellow, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, S. House of Representatives

Are you ready for what’s next? Join us this November at ACI’s 7th Conference on China Trade Controls in Arlington and via Livestream for the most practical, up-to-the-minute insights on surviving – and thriving – in this high-stakes landscape.

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Joint Air Survivability Summit
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13 | 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD, United States
DSI’s 2nd annual Joint Air Survivability Summit will convene key decision-makers and innovators from the DoW, Military Services, Industry, & Academia to explore how the joint force is advancing air survivability to enhance platform resilience, reduce vulnerabilities, and ensure mission success in increasingly contested environments. This forum will highlight how the joint force is addressing critical threats to aerial platforms through innovation in threat detection, countermeasure development, and test and evaluation.

Military Vehicle Systems Summit
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-14 | Michigan Central, Detroit, MI, United States
DSI’s 5th Annual Military Vehicle Systems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the Military Services, Industry, & Academia to explore current and future innovations in military ground systems. With rapid modernization & continued prototyping remaining a top priority, particularly for platforms such as the XM30 and M-1E3 Abrams main battle tank, it remains critical that DoW leverage commercial innovation to increase the overall lethality, mobility, and survivability of next-gen ground platforms.

Advanced Data Analytics for Warfare & Intelligence Summit
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-04 | 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD, United States
DSI’s 13th Annual Advanced Data Analytics for Warfare & Intelligence Summit will convene senior leaders and innovators from the across the Intelligence Community (IC), DoW, federal government, academia, and industry. This educational and professional development event fosters active dialogue on prioritizing data as a strategic asset to maintain intelligence and decision-making advantages over rapidly evolving threats. Speakers will explore how to leverage and accelerate data, AI, and analytical capabilities to generate actionable intelligence at speed and scale.

ACI's Government Contracting Forum on DOD Procurement, Compliance & Innovation
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-05 | Gaylord National Convention Center, Washington, DC
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) marks the most sweeping rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations in over four decades. As a result, contractors and subcontractors are navigating the intensified focus on domestic sourcing requirements, multi-tiered sourcing provisions and the heightened risk of stop-work orders, contract terminations and settlement processes. However, with change comes opportunity. As the DoD moves to modernize, accelerate awards, streamline regulations and implement preferences for commercial items, the defense industrial base is poised for transformation!

Key topics to be discussed at this year’s event include:
• The real-world implications of the RFO and GSA consolidation efforts on acquisition strategies and contractor compliance
• Tackling the ripple effects of recent Executive Orders on procurement, cybersecurity and supply chain resilience
• How Government and Industry are strengthening cybersecurity, AI and data-decisioning of defense systems – from Zero-Trust Architecture to LLMs and Beyond
• The New Frontier of EO-Related Litigation Risks, exposure and bid protests
• How to address new compliance challenges and grey areas
• Reshaping the operational landscape of the defense industrial landscape
• Mitigating the risk of more contract terminations and stop-work orders
• Chasing the Money – the new realities of securing grants: Where to re-focus your efforts amid evolving federal priorities

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Military Aviation & Air Dominance
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-22 | Huntsville, AL
All information below reflects the 2025 Summit; 2026 Coming Soon!

The 7th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the U.S. Military Services, DoD, International Partners, Acquisition Authorities, & Industry for a Joint Service discussion on strategies, initiatives, and emerging capabilities critical for equipping and sustaining the future aviation force. The 2025 Summit will discuss how the Military services, in partnership with industry and global partners, are modernizing aviation platforms and enhancing aircraft technology to ensure sustained air superiority.

Cybersecurity Law and Compliance
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-29 | DC Bar, Washington, DC, Washington, DC, WA, United States
Cyber threats and compliance risks are too prevalent to ignore. Join us in Washington for two days of unparalleled investigation into cybersecurity programming and compliance.

Bad actors will not wait to strike! And you should not wait to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity policies.

Enforcement officials continue to intensify regulations, investigations and penalties. Ensure your organization is up to date on the evolving legal landscape. Discover what might be missing in your cyber compliance program before it’s too late.

Providing you with an actionable blueprint for 2026:

First-hand practical insights from real-world cyber attacks
Face-to-face interactions with regulators and enforcer
Practical takeaways for building cyber resilience
Assessing pain points, insurance gaps and avoiding liability
Networking with legal professionals in government and industry

There is no replacement for the in-person benchmarking on what is and isn’t working amid so much geopolitical uncertainty and legal/compliance challenges. This conference comes at a pivotal time where companies are grappling with uncertainty, evolving risks and increasingly sophisticated bad actors; and are coming together as soon as possible to chart the path forward.

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