You are invited to attend the
2027 DEFENSE OUTLOOK SUMMIT
One of the Top Defense Events of 2027!
January 19 - 20, 2027
Washington D.C.
Get the latest details on the $1 Trillion 2027 Defense Budget and the Massive Defense Contracting Opportunities it Funds!
You are invited to attend the 4th Annual Defense Outlook Summit on January 19 - 20, 2027 in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Defense Leadership Forum. 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 2027 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.
Attending the 2027 Defense Outlook Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:
• FY2027 Ukraine Defense Priorities
• FY2027 Pacific & Aukus Defense Priorities
• FY2027 Budget - Major Procurement Developments
• FY2027 Mission & Contracting Priorities for the Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and Space Force
• FY2027 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
• FY2027 Mission & Contracting Priorities for Military Construction & Engineering
• FY2027 Mission & Contracting Priorities for Surface Shipbuilding, Submarines, and Navy Yards
• Military 'Base of the Future' and Energy Resilience Opportunities
• Multi-Year Contract Vehicles - Prime Contractor & Small Business Tracks
• OTA's and Other Innovation Acquisition Strategies and Programs
• New Contracting Opportunities for Subcontractors
• New Pentagon Cyber Protection/CMMC Strategies
• Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
• Public and Private Financing Sources
• Small Business Resources

To learn more about our Defense Outlook Summits, click the "2026 Defense Outlook Summit Recap" video below.
SUMMIT AGENDA
DAY 1 - January 19, 2027
8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Session
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
10:50 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: General Session
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: General Session
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Chairman's VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests only.
DAY 2 - January 20, 2027
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning General Session
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon General Session
3:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
*Schedule subject to change.
EVENT LOCATION
National Press Club
529 14th St NW,
Washington, DC 20045



