DefenseTech LIVE is a government-industry forum designed to advance the mission—bringing together leaders from the services, defense agencies, and industry to explore strategies and technologies that enable operational advantage in contested environments.
Join us for dynamic discussions, immersive demonstrations, and high‑impact networking designed to spark collaboration and drive rapid technological advancement across the defense ecosystem.
Live demonstrations will explore emerging solutions that support the U.S. military and its allies through discussions and real-world examples.
DefenseTech LIVE provides direct access to mission-ready technologies and collaborative solutions aligned with national defense priorities. It’s an opportunity to engage with leaders shaping modernization across the joint force and explore innovations that strengthen readiness and resilience.
Date:
June 10, 2026
Time:
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET
Registration begins at 7:30 AM.
Programing begins at 8:30 AM.
Follow event signage to the HII DefenseTech LIVE
registration desk to pick up your badge.
Event Attire:
Business Casual
Location:
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22311
703-845-1010
Parking:
1st 2 hours $12. $20 daily up to 16 hours
Valet parking available.
Private Sector Registration Fee:
$150, for private sector
Government, Academia, Non-Profit:
Free
Registration
Welcome and Introductions
Keynote: Speed to the Warfighter Edge: Defense Acquisition Modernization for Mission Success; Fireside chat and Q/A
Panel: Defending the Western Hemisphere: Advanced Tech for Multi-Domain Operations
Fireside chat: Accelerating Open Architecture, at Scale, at the Speed of Relevance
Technology Demonstrations & Lunch
Panel: Indo-Pacific Threat Deterrence: Manned-Unmanned Teaming in a Contested Maritime Domain
Keynote: TBD; Fireside chat and Q/A
Technology Demonstrations & Networking
BRIG GEN Houston Cantwell, USAF (RET.)
Senior Resident Fellow, Airpower Studies
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
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