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Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition

In partnership with NDIA's Data Analytics and Enterprise Platforms, Science & Engineering Technology, and Cyber Augmented Operations Divisions

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Explore the innovations that will shape national security for the next century at NDIA’s flagship Emerging Technologies Conference! Hear directly from technology leaders in government, defense industry, the commercial sector, and academia on cutting edge developments, operational needs, and business opportunities in critical mission areas.

2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Applications Now Open for Government-Industry Meetings

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for exclusive one-on-one government-industry meetings at the 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference & Exhibition! Each of these 10-minute sessions will allow companies and universities to speak in a private setting about partnership opportunities with interested government personnel, offices, and organizations.
Apply now to meet with representatives including:

  • U.S. European Command
  • U.S. Africa Command J8
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering) Energy Resilience
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering) Advanced Computing and Software
  • Industrial Base Policy - Office of Small Business Programs
  • Industrial Base Policy - Industry Engagement Directorate
  • NATO DIANA
  • Director, Science, Technology, and Engineering, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space Acquisition and Integration, SAF/SQ)
  • Department of the Air Force Lead Space Experimentalist, AFRL
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center
  • See application website for current list of participants


Apply by the deadline of August 15! Please note that all selected meeting applicants must be registered for the conference to attend.

Submit Your Application!

Personnel from the following organizations will be attending or speaking at the conference:

Air Force Futures   |   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center   |   Air Force Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis   |   Air Force Research Laboratory - Space Vehicles Directorate   |   Army DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center   |   Army Futures Command   |   Army Research Laboratory   |   Army TACOM Detroit Arsenal   |   Bureau of Industry and Security   |   Department of Commerce   |   Chief of Naval Operations - Fleet Readiness & Logistics   |   Defense Acquisition University   |   Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency   |   Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency   |   Defense Information Systems Agency   |   Defense Innovation Unit   |   Defense Intelligence Agency   |   Defense Logistics Agency   |   Defense Security Cooperation University   |   Defense Technical Information Center   |   Defense Threat Reduction Agency   |   Department of Agriculture   |   Department of the Air Force Integrated Capabilities Command   |   Department of Veterans Affairs   |   Department of the Air Force Digital Transformation Office   |   DOD Chief Digital and AI Office   |   German Armed Forces   |   German Joint Support Command   |   Joint Aircraft Survivability Program Office   |   Joint Strike Fighter Program Office   |   Marine Corps Office of the CIO   |   Marine Corps PEO Land Systems   |   Marine Corps Systems Command   |   NASA Goddard Space Flight Center   |   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command   |   Naval Sea Systems Command   |   Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division   |   Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division   |   Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division   |   Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff   |   OSD ManTech Program   |   OUSD R&E - S&T Program Protection   |   OUSD(A&S)   |   OUSD(R&E)   |   Strategic Capabilities Office   |   Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences   |   United States Space Force   |   U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)   |   U.S. Department of Justice   |   U.S. European Command (EUCOM)   |   U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)   |   U.S. Space Command

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

KEYNOTES & PANELS

Hear from from government officials on the latest Administration priorities and initiatives. Hear from industry leaders on the latest advances in defense emerging technologies.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

An opportunity for public and private sector leaders at the cutting edge of technology and national security to form connections and collaborate on the future of defense.

EXHIBIT HALL & INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS

Industry, government, and commercial experts will demonstrate and display their defense innovations. See most promising technological breakthroughs with an emphasis on systems that can be produced and deployed within the next five years.

HACKATHON & GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY 1:1 MEETINGS

Be part of an exciting hackathon, where teams will tackle real-world challenges and showcase cutting-edge solutions. Engage in government-industry 1:1 meetings, offering a rare chance to connect directly with key decision-makers, explore partnerships, and drive impactful initiatives forward.

Keynote Speakers

General Dan Caine, USAF

Special Welcome from
General Dan
Caine, USAF

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff

Chris Grady

ADM Christopher W.
Grady, USN

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Alexus Grynkewich

General Alexus G.
Grynkewich, USAF

Supreme Allied Commander Europe & Commander, U.S. European Command

The Honorable Michael P. Duffey

The Honorable
Michael P. Duffey

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense

The Honorable Emil Michael

The Honorable
Emil Michael

Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, U.S. Department of Defense

SPONSORS

Special thanks to our programming partners:
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
  • Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
  • U.S. European Command
  • U.S. Africa Command
  • NDIA Divisions:
    Cyber-Augmented Operations   |   Data Analytics & Enterprise Platform   |   Electronics   |   Integrated Precision Warfare   |   International   |   Manufacturing   |   Science & Engineering Technology   |   Systems Engineering

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