DLA Corporate Events
The DLA Corporate Events team serves as the catalyst for strategic engagements at conferences and expositions. The program provides a platform to promote the DLA brand, optimize corporate communications, business development, and Customer/Industry support.
- Promotes DLA products and services to expand awareness of the DLA capabilities
- Serves as an interface outlet for the Enterprise… initiating business development elements to expand DLA’s strategic partners
For more information about Corporate Events please contact us at: corporateevents@dla.mil.
Upcoming Events
20-23 January 2026 – Department of Defense (DoD) Maintenance Symposium–
Phoenix, AZ
The Maintenance Symposium is the only official DoD event conducted by the Office of the Secretary of War that is entirely focused on the maintenance and sustainment of weapon systems and equipment. The Symposium is the premier forum for the exchange of ideas from the greatest maintenance and logistics minds in the country as participants discuss the pacing national security threats to the sustainment enterprise.
23-25 February 2026 – Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Warfare Symposium–
Aurora, CO.
The AFA Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits.
26-28 March 2026 – AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition–
Von Braun Center, Huntsville AL
The AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition will explore the capabilities outlined in the Army’s Modernization Strategy to drive transformational change. Special guest presentations, coupled with panel discussions from our senior military and industry leaders, will address critical points of research and development, acquisition and contracting, force sustainment, strategic divestiture, and industry partnerships. For the Army, this means greater synergy with industry partners to ensure a modernized defense industrial base and an Army capable of conducting MDO. The Army must continue to streamline its acquisition processes, and continue to invest in the modernization of facilities and infrastructure, training, and skill sets required across the AME, with an eye towards the future, to maintain overmatch for great power competition.
30 March- 02 April 2026 – Defense Manufacturing Conference–
Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, FL
DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policymakers across the defense manufacturing industrial base. Experts from government, industry, and academia exchange insights on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, and funding opportunities. This conference highlights the latest manufacturing innovations that will benefit our nation’s warfighters.
19-22 April 2026 – Sea Air & Space–
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Sea-Air & Space offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in the maritime defense community. Connect with policymakers, senior military leaders, program managers, and industry decision-makers to build partnerships and spark new opportunities. Gain the latest insights into today’s defense landscape and where it’s headed through expert-led panels and sessions. Hear from the nation’s top defense, industry, and government leaders as they share real-time updates and long-term visions in an open, engaging forum.
21-23 April 2026- DLA Energy Worldwide –
Arlington, VA
DLA Energy Worldwide is DLA Energy’s flagship engagement forum, offering industry and government stakeholders the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership, acquisition professionals, program managers, and operational experts. The event features senior leader keynotes, panel discussions, educational sessions, and a robust trade show focused on doing business with DLA Energy.
28-30 April 2026 – Modern Day Marine–
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
Modern Day Marine is the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open exclusively to Marines, DoD, association partners, and authorized industry representatives. The show floor hosts more than 350 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, presentations from influential Marines and DoD personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.
18-22 May 2026 – Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week–
Tampa, Fl
SOF Week is an annual conference for the international SOF community to learn, connect, and honor its members. The event is jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and Global SOF.
02-03 June 2026 – The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition–
Columbus, OH
The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the warfighter. In odd years, the conference is held in Richmond, Virginia, and in even years it is held in Columbus, Ohio.
14-16 September 2026- Air, Space & Cyber Conference–
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.
12-14 October 2026- Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition-
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 44,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from 92 countries, this three-day event is where the global defense community converges to shape the future of national security.
26-29 October 2026- NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting–
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas, TX
The Fall Meeting is a four-day, NDTA-USTRANSCOM co-sponsored, annual event that brings together U.S. government, allies, industry, and academia logistics and transportation experts to build relationships, examine and discuss a wide range of topics, identify and solve challenges, and provide education and professional development with the opportunity for attendees to accomplish professional certification requirements.
Future NDTA-USTRANSCOM Meetings:
25-28 October 2027 – St Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, MO
23-26 October 2028 – Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, MD
22-25 October 2029 – St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, MO
21-24 October 2030 – Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
DIBCON– The number of small manufacturers in the U.S. defense industrial base is shrinking. Thousands of businesses – more than 40% of the total – have left the space over the past decade. In order to keep our nation’s armed forces moving, we must create new bridges between the Department of Defense and the nation’s manufacturing base. The Defense Industrial Base Conference (DIBCON) was created to address this need. While other defense industry conferences and manufacturing expos exist, there is no single national event that brings together small manufacturers, economic development organizations, defense industry leaders, and DoD. Until now.
Only direct engagement will get new manufacturers to raise their hand and say they want to help. We need to empower these small businesses to compete to aid our nation’s defensive surge capacity. The purpose of DIBCON is to create that opportunity.
Strategic Materials Collaboration Forum-
DLA J68 and J7 invites you to the Strategic Materials Collaboration Forum, celebrating the establishment of the Strategic Materials program of record and DLA’s progress in addressing critical material supply chain challenges. Join us for an engaging agenda featuring R&D speakers, a cross-cutting panel, and cross-sector collaboration opportunities.
DLA Industry Collider Day-
DLA Research and Development will host the sixth annual Industry Collider Day which brings together experts from government, industry, and academia to explore pioneering solutions that improve the speed, precision and impact of DLA’s supply chains. Through engaging presentations, R&D exhibits, matchmaking connections and interactive break-out sessions, attendees will have a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of DLA R&D priorities and discover opportunities to partner and share innovative expertise with DLA.
