Modern Warfare Week 2026 will bring the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community to Fayetteville, North Carolina, for discussions on the future of warfare from a SOF perspective.
The event will cover defense innovation, strategy and technologies supporting the modern warfighter, combining symposium sessions, an exhibition, networking opportunities and live demonstrations.
When is Modern Warfare Week 2026?
Modern Warfare Week 2026 takes place November 16–19, 2026, at Fort Bragg and locations in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area.
Modern Warfare Week 2026 Themes
The event will focus on innovation, strategy and the future of modern warfare, with discussions centered on special operations and the technologies and capabilities supporting the SOF community.
Attendees will also have opportunities to see equipment demonstrated in operational settings and hear from experts addressing the future of special operations.
What’s On at Modern Warfare Week 2026?
The four-day program will include general sessions, an exhibition hall, Accelerator Alley, the SOF Community Corridor, bilateral meetings, workshops, networking events and live demonstrations.
The event begins with registration and a welcome reception on November 16, followed by symposium sessions, exhibition activities and networking across November 17 and 18.
On November 19, Demo Day will take place at The Range Complex, with live demonstrations scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where is Modern Warfare Week 2026?
Modern Warfare Week 2026 will take place at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with additional activities at venues in the Fayetteville area.
Access to Fort Bragg U.S. Military Base is required to attend. U.S. citizens without a military or government ID are required to obtain a Visitor Pass, while non-U.S. citizens must complete a Foreign Visit Request (FVR).
Previous Event Highlights
The 2025 Modern Warfare Week recorded 1,411 attendees, with 35% representing military or government organizations.
The event also included 158 sponsors, exhibitors and demonstrators and 31 speakers, alongside symposium sessions, exhibition activity, networking and live demonstrations focused on modern warfare and the Special Operations Forces community.
Accommodation for Modern Warfare Week 2026
The listed event hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville Fort Bragg
4025 Sycamore Dairy Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
United States
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