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In collaboration with Hudson Institute |
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January 27 - 28, 2026
Ballrooms, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
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In collaboration with Hudson Institute |
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Apex Defense, set to redefine how the U.S. military, Allied forces, defense contractors, and cutting-edge tech companies connect with each other.
2025 saw over 60 sessions scheduled over the two days. With a wide range of formats including, Sandbox style working groups, traditional panels, technology showcases and a live-synthetic demo, we witness the entire breadth of the supply chain engage with the conversation.
Expect to contribute at Apex Defense - you are not just an audience member.
2025 Session Spotlights
Scroll down to explore a handful of key conversations happening across our Insights, Sandbox, and Discovery stages - helping accelerate the delivery of high-impact, mission-critical solutions to our warfighters.
USAF KEYNOTE: Near-term capability needs…and the gaps that need filling fast
DIU KEYNOTE: Commercial technology exploitation
SOCOM INTERVIEW: What can we learn from current rapid acquisition approaches?
PANEL: DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE LEADERSHIP PANEL
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Replicator – an update
PANEL AND Q&A: AUKUS Pillar 2 Panel: Harmonizing near term advanced capabilities
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