The 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit is one of the Top National Defense Contracting Events of 2026! The Summit features Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Multiple Air Force Commands, Multiple Air Force Bases, Military Contracting Officers, Financing Sources, Prime Contractors and Small Business Leaders nationwide. Attending the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:

• Air Force FY2026 Budget - Major Procurement Developments

• Air Force Mission & Contracting Priorities for Drones & Anti-Drone Technology, AI, Special Operations, Aircraft, Air Warfare, Armaments, Avionics, Logistics, Facilities, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Cyber, Space, and more

• Air Force 'Base of the Future' and Energy Resilience Opportunities

• Air Force Command Mission & Contracting Priorities

• Air Force and Department of Defense Contracting Priorities

• Multi-Year Contract Vehicles - Prime Contractor & Small Business Tracks

• New Contracting Opportunities with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

• OTA's and Other Innovation Acquisition Strategies and Programs

• New Contracting Opportunities for Prime Defense Contractors & Subcontractors

• New Pentagon and Air Force Cyber Protection/CMMC Strategies

• U.S. Space Force Developments & Contracting Priorities

• Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities

• Public and Private Financing Sources

• Small Business Resources

• Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors

 

2026 Air Force Defense Contracting Summit Agenda

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Set-Up Day - March 15, 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-In

 

DAY 1 - March 16, 2026

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Exhibitor Move-In

7:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)

7:30 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: General Sessions

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Session I

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

​3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: USFCR Bootcamp (Registerd Bootcamp guests only)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception

The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business

Attendees, and Invited Guests only.

 

DAY 2 - March 17, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Session

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Session

12:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Matchmaking Session II

 

*Schedule subject to change.