SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITING
In-Person Sponsorship and Exhibit opportunities are available!
Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor for our in-person defense contracting summits.
Please see the below list of upcoming events and available packages.
For more information email Marketing@defenseleadershipforum.org or call (202)552-0179.
UPCOMING HYBRID EVENTS
Features In-Person Attendee, Sponsorship, and Exhibit options; plus Virtual Attendee options.
Navy Contracting Summit
June 16-17, 2022 (2-Day)
Norfolk, Virginia
Pacific Defense Contracting Summit
September 27-29, 2022 (3-Day)
Honolulu, Hawaii
MILCON Contracting Summit
Fall/Winter 2022 (2-Day)
Washington D.C. Area
Air Force Contracting Summit
February 7-8, 2023 (2-Day)
Destin-Miramar Beach, Florida
Southwest Defense Contracting Summit
Spring/Summer 2023 (2-Day)
San Antonio, Texas
Receive a
Multi-Event discount on
Sponsorship & Exhibit
Packages for 2 or more events!
Available on new registrations only.
Inquire for details.
IN-PERSON SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITING DETAILS
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship Packages include benefits such as VIP Attendee Passes with access to the 2-Hour networking reception, speaking opportunities, advertisement space in the event booklet, an invitation to host a Matchmaking Session table, an invitation to participate in the invitation-only Leadership Roundtable Discussion, and more! Click the 'Sponsorship & Exhibit' button for details on all sponsorship levels and package benefits. Click here for more information.
EXHIBITING
Exhibitor Areas vary per event and may include inside the General Session room, pre-function and registration areas, or a separate Exhibit Hall. No carpeting or pipe & drape needed. This includes table-top exhibit space only. A table and chairs will be provided. Standard Exhibit includes space up to 8ft wide for approved display items. Large Exhibit includes space up to 10ft wide for approved display items. The use of Pop-Up Banners and Backdrops must be cleared with the event staff prior to registration. Electrical service and other ancillary items such as internet connections are not included in exhibit registration. Complete details will be provided to registered participants prior to the event. Click here for more information.
"Based on the Roundtable discussion, for the first time, real issues and challenges were brought to the table and discussed and actual solutions from Capt Owen was given. I attend many conferences and that was huge."
2017 West Coast Small Business Defense Contracting Summit Attendee
LIVE SUMMIT SPECIAL FEATURES
Defense Leadership Roundtable
The Defense Leadership Roundtable is an invitation-only focus group discussion (no formal presentations, no audience) with Summit speakers and other special guests. Real issues and challenges will be discussed with military, government, congressional, and industry leaders while generating possible solutions in real-time. Summit attendees can submit questions on topics related to DoD Acquisition/Procurement/Contracting in advance. A brief summary of the discussion will be provided to all Summit attendees by the Summit Moderator at the beginning of the afternoon General Session. Not featured at all events.
Matchmaking Sessions
Matchmaking Sessions/Virtual Meets are an opportunity to participate in one-on-one or small virtual group meetings with representatives from various government agencies, contracting services, and prime contractors, with the purpose to facilitate targeted information exchange and match needs with resources and solutions. Inquire about hosting opportunities via email, Events@usdlf.org.
For more information regarding In-Person Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities please email Brooke.Rosicka@usdlf.org.