About the Military and Defense Portfolio

ACI’s Defense & Government Summits bring together senior leaders from across the U.S. military, Department of Defense, federal government, defense industrial base and technology community to address the capabilities, technologies and operational challenges shaping national security.

From unmanned and autonomous systems, counter-UAS and hypersonic weapons to industrial security, AI, emerging technologies and next-generation defense capabilities, our events connect the people defining requirements with the organizations developing and delivering solutions.

Gain mission-relevant intelligence. Hear directly from government and military leadership. Build the relationships driving the next generation of defense capability.

Why Attend an ACI Defense & Government Summit?
ACI’s Defense & Government Summits are built to connect the military, government and defense industry around the technologies, capabilities and operational priorities shaping today’s national security environment.

  • Hear directly from military and government leadership on current priorities, requirements and capability gaps.
  • Gain mission-focused intelligence on emerging technologies and their real-world applications.
  • Connect across the defense ecosystem with military, government

Speaker Hall of Fame

General Gary Brito

Commanding General

TRADOC

Brigadier General Geoff Norman, USA

Director

Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team

Major General David Wilson

Commanding General

U.S. Army Sustainment Command

VADM Johnny Wolfe, Jr.

Director, Navy Strategic Systems Programs

USN

Dr. James Weber

Principal Director for Hypersonics

Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (Modernization) (OUSD(R&E))

Dr. Robert Sadowski, SES

U.S. Army Chief Roboticist (Roboticist ST)

United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Ground Vehicles Systems Center

“…The conference was exceptionally beneficial to me because of the many subject matter experts and thought leaders…speaking and participating on the panels. The keynote speakers were thought provoking and informative…”

—Senior Director, Programs; Integrated Defense Solutions, BAE Systems, Inc., Intelligence & Security

“Enjoyed that all U.S. Services and many coalition partners were speakers and participants.”

—Lockheed Martin

“Diversity of topics being presented and discussed – all speakers were experts in their field.”

—Canadian Armed Forces

“A perfect balance of government’s vision, industry’s leadership and networking opportunities.”

—Aerospace and Defense Team Lead, Ansys

Connect Your Solutions with the Defense Community

Put your organization in front of military, government and industry professionals shaping requirements, advancing programs and delivering next-generation defense capabilities. Build visibility, demonstrate expertise and create meaningful connections with the highly targeted audiences your business wants to reach.

Explore Partnership Opportunities

Megan Gallagher
Business Development Manager • Sponsorship

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Thank You to Our Past Sponsors

AeroDefense | Anduril | Chip Design Systems | Convexum | D-Fend Solutions | Dzyne | Elbit Systems of America | Epirus |  Fortem Technologies | General Atomics Aeronautical | HyperSonix Launch Systems | ISRJOBS.com | Lockheed Martin | Moog | Neyasystems | NNSS | Parsons | Pangiam | PDW | Qintel | RAFT | Raytheon Solipsys | RRAI Defense | Sayari | | ScioTeq | Seasats | Seerist | Semantic AI | Sentrycs | Teleidoscope | TEXTRON Systems | Vidar | Whitefox

Contact Us

Desiree Finhert

Senior Conference Producer

[email protected]

Lanny Morris

Business Development Manager

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Katrina Savarino

Associate Director of Marketing

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Upcoming Conferences

November 17 – 18, 2026

Huntsville, AL

December 8 – 9, 2026

Washington, DC

Sponsorship Opportunities
Maximize your organization's visibility in front of key decision-makers. Be a series sponsor.

Expand customer networks.
Build brand equity.
Make a lasting impression.

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Sponsorship FAQ

In a world where audiences are increasingly fragmented, and with ever diminishing attention spans, conferences provide an opportunity to engage in invaluable, interactive conversation. Few marketing routes offer such an immersive opportunity of multiple touch-points amongst a tightly targeted customer base. Intellectually and emotionally engaged, our clients have chosen to be in that very place, at that very time. We do not offer standardized, cookie cutter sponsorship packages because companies do not have standardized, cookie cutter needs. Our highly experienced sponsorship team tailors our offering to your strategic needs.

Sponsorship and Business Development
1-877-927-0718 ext. 7110
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