DefenseTalks 2026

DefenseTalks 2026 is the largest annual conference that brings together the nation's leading military commanders, C-level leaders, senior defense officials, and technology executives to explore the emerging technologies, strategies, and partnerships driving the next era of national security. The future of warfare is being reimagined in real time. From artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to cyber operations and data-driven command and control, emerging technologies are redefining how the U.S. military deters adversaries, accelerates decision-making, and operates across every domain. Attendees will hear directly from top decision-makers and industry innovators on AI-enabled military operations, Drones, autonomy, and human-machine teaming, The future of command and control, Cyber operations in the age of generative AI, Data, cloud, and digital modernization, Homeland defense and evolving global threats, and Defense policy, acquisition, and workforce transformation. The conference aims to unite leaders shaping the future of defense, where national security meets innovation.