Urban Operations Summit 2024: Key Details & Agenda 

From July 10-11 in National Harbor, MD, DSI's 2024 Urban Operations Summit will focus on the tools, techniques, and training required to navigate the future urban battlefield By William Mackenzie / 10 May 2024

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Urban Operations Summit 2024: Key Details & Agenda
Follow DA

Taking place from July 10-11, the Urban Operations Summit 2024 from DSI will examine how the U.S. military is preparing and training for operations within an urban setting. 

In National Harbor, MD, discussions at the forum are set to highlight the technologies needed for combat in large cities, planning for subterranean operations, and the challenges of urban warfare. 

The event will also have a panel emphasizing the importance of utilizing virtual training and wargaming to adequately prepare, plan, and train for operations in urban landscapes. 

Attendees at the Urban Operations Summit will have the unique opportunity to discuss and ask questions to key decision makers, subject experts, policy advisors, and solution providers to ensure mission success in the future urban battlefield.

Key Discussion Topics of the 2024 Summit:

  • Preparing to execute large-scale DoD combat operations in urban terrain
  • Rapidly acquiring capabilities to enable operator success in urban operations
  • Transforming the Army to ensure warfighting readiness in the future battlefield
  • Leading SOCOM to meet the challenges of a new era
  • Utilizing virtual training & wargaming for urban operations
  • Preparing the USMC for an increasingly urban operating environment
  • Preparing to fight in complex environments through readiness & partnership
  • Employing next-generation technologies to provide SOF a competitive advantage in future operations
  • Enhancing soldier survivability & lethality through innovative overmatch capabilities

The 2024 event will also provide a platform where speakers will discuss the development of technology and tactics needed to navigate expansive subterranean and urban terrain. 

Presentations will focus on highlighting the current ground conflicts ongoing both in Israel and Ukraine, recent changes to military doctrine, modern training strategies, and the development of innovative technologies aimed at supporting Warfighters in urban landscapes.

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are now open. Active-duty US military and government can attend complimentary. 

Register for the event here, or check out the Urban Operations Summit website.

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

GA-ASI & Marine Corps Advance MQ-9A Operational Capabilities

The U.S. Marine Corps has accumulated over 1,000 flight hours using the MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in collaboration with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)

Apr 30, 2025
New ESTU Module to Boost Short-Term Stability of Optical Cesium Clocks

Adtran has launched the Enhanced Short-Term Unit (ESTU) for its OSA 3300 optical cesium clocks, delivering passive hydrogen maser-level stability and significantly enhancing precision timing for defense applications

Apr 30, 2025
Sky Power to Showcase ISR UAV Propulsion Technology at XPONENTIAL 2025

Sky Power International will present advanced UAV propulsion technologies at XPONENTIAL 2025, highlighting powerful engines, hybrid systems, and customized solutions for ISR and civilian applications

Apr 29, 2025
Full Ground Autonomy Integrated into Army SMET Vehicle for Uncrewed Breaching

Overland AI demonstrated its latest autonomous ground breaching capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 5, integrating advanced software, hardware, and aerial payloads for Army experimentation

Apr 29, 2025
Application of Wheel Speed Sensors in INS

Micro-Magic delves into how wheel speed sensors are often used as auxiliary sensors in INS to improve navigation accuracy and suppress accumulated errors of inertial sensors

Apr 28, 2025
Product Spotlight: The Honeywell HG4930 IMU

Honeywell highlights the key features and reliability of the Honeywell HG4930 IMU, a trusted solution for navigation in GNSS-denied environments and challenging conditions

Apr 28, 2025

Featured Content

Sky Power to Showcase ISR UAV Propulsion Technology at XPONENTIAL 2025

Sky Power International will present advanced UAV propulsion technologies at XPONENTIAL 2025, highlighting powerful engines, hybrid systems, and customized solutions for ISR and civilian applications

Apr 29, 2025
Q&A with DEFCROS: Key Insights for the 2025 Expo

DEFCROS Founder Kristijan Ilovača discusses the expo’s rapid growth, international ambitions, and how the event aims to support defense and security innovators

Apr 24, 2025
Ophir® FoldIR Lens Enhances Long-Range Imaging for Defense & Security Operations

The new Ophir® FoldIR 25-275mm MWIR zoom lens delivers compact, long-range imaging with low-SWaP performance for drones and small gimbal platforms

Apr 17, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.