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.
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Megan Gallagher
Business Development Manager • Sponsorship
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