2026 CAPITOL HILL DEFENSE OUTLOOK SUMMIT

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2026 CAPITOL HILL
DEFENSE OUTLOOK SUMMIT
One of the Top Defense Events of 2026!

January 20, 2026
Washington D.C.
Rayburn House Office Building - Rooms 2043, 2044, 2045

Get the latest details on the $1 Trillion 2026 Defense Budget and the Massive Defense Contracting Opportunities it Funds!

Join us on January 20, 2026 for the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit! This major national defense conference in Washington will feature Members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military base commanders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors. The Summit offers insights into the historic $1 Trillion 2026 defense budget, which allocates significant funds for Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and Space Force procurement. The Summit features General Sessions, Exhibit Areas, and many networking opportunities. At the 2026 Defense Outlook Summit, hear from key decision-makers and get the latest details on these extraordinary and immediate defense contracting opportunities!

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SUMMIT AGENDA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Exhibit Move-In

8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: General Session

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

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: General Session

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Networking with Exhibitors & Sponsors

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: General Session

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception (Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors, VIP Business Attendees)

The Summit is brought to you by the Defense Leadership Forum, which has convened more than 250,000 military, government, and business leaders together since 2010 to identify the best solutions to defend the United States. Numerous Members of Congress and top Pentagon leaders have provided keynote addresses at our highly regarded defense contracting summits.

Final Program Subject to Change