Taking take place in Washington DC in October 2024, the conference promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together some of the most prominent minds in the world of airpower and military aviation. The event is expected to attract over 150 high-ranking military professionals, including Air Force Commanders, procurement specialists, and capability planners. By bringing together experts from across the Air Force and beyond, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore imperatives for change, exchange ideas, and chart a course for the future of airpower. It will address the integration of next-generation assets with current platforms, airpower delivery for multi-domain operations, electromagnetic spectrum dominance, cyber integration, advanced synthetic training, close air support and light attack, autonomy and information superiority, and disruptive technologies for future combat.

Topics the Summit will Cover Include:

  • System of systems approach to future airpower delivery and automation of operating mission systems
  • Manned-unmanned teaming and the integration of unmanned technologies with current and future air systems
  • Air Force UAS applications for Adversary Air (ADAIR-UX)
  • NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS), A Multinational Effort

About the Defense & National Security Summits Portfolio

ACI’s Series of Defense Events provides a unique opportunity for professionals to learn from experienced military and defense leaders, strategists, and experts, to gain insight into the latest advancements and challenges currently facing the military. Our summits are curated with an aim to provide a platform for experts to engage in meaningful discussions and share their valuable insights and experiences. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, our events will provide attendees with a deep understanding of the strategic thinking required to navigate today’s complex global security environments. Whether you are military personnel, technology company, government agency, and academic institution, attending an ACI event is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights, build professional relationships, and shape the future of defense and military capabilities.

About ACI

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For over 40 years in the conference industry, ACI has established itself as a leading conference organizer delivering over 100 events annually. Our conferences are designed to bring together military and defense professionals from around the world to share insights, strategies, and best practices for enhancing national security and defense capabilities. We pride ourselves on providing a highly interactive and collaborative environment that fosters innovation, knowledge-sharing, capability advancement, and the establishment of longstanding partnerships between military personnel, government agencies, and industry.

Our Mission

At ACI, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the ever-evolving world of defense and military. Our conferences are curated with an aim to provide a unique platform for experts to engage in meaningful discussions, advance their modernization efforts, share valuable insights, and establish partnerships to achieve strategic and operational requirements.