Apex Defense 2027, taking place January 27-28, 2027, brings together warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors, and industry leaders to address operational challenges from the seabed to space.
The event is focused on accelerating the delivery of mission-critical solutions to U.S. warfighters and allied forces, addressing urgent operational needs with near-term solutions and placing the requirements of the warfighter at the center of discussions, within an environment designed for collaboration and action-oriented dialogue.
When is Apex Defense 2027?
Apex Defense 2027 will take place on January 27–28, 2027.
Event Themes
- Maritime Denial in the Age of Autonomous Warfare: Operational challenges and technologies related to autonomous warfare in maritime environments.
- Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection: Protection of critical undersea infrastructure.
- Deep Precision Effects, Digitally Enabled Targeting and Strike: Digitally enabled targeting and strike capabilities.
- Aerial Denial at the Front and in Forward Areas: Adaptability in tactical environments.
- Competitive Logistics, Sustainment in Contested and Denied Environments: Sustainment and logistics challenges in contested and denied operational environments.
- Sustainment of Autonomous Systems: Sustainment requirements for autonomous systems.
What’s On at Apex Defense 2027?
The event will feature deep-dive breakout sessions designed to workshop operational challenges and support problem-solving discussions.
Attendees will be able to engage with decision-makers and operators seeking technologies for near-term deployment in the field.
Where is the Apex Defense 2027?
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Ballrooms
Washington, D.C.
United States
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