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Ways to Participate at Apex
BRANDING, EXHIBITION AND SPEAKING OPPORTUNTIES
Purpose-built to bridge the gap between operational need and technological capability.
Apex strips it all back, mission-focused with the needs of the warfighter at the heart of the program and exhibition. Do you have a capability that can support the 2026 mission sets? Have a unique perspective on how to approach one or more of the operational problems?
Thought leadership, targeted briefings and technology pitch slots are available, although limited.
Apex offers numerous options to support accessibility for small and medium sized businesses, with partnership options carrying huge benefits, available for technology vendors under 50 employees.
You can learn more about how to get involved here.
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Innovation Station - NEW FOR 2026
Are you part of a small or medium-sized technology vendor with under 50 employees?
Apex is supporting the acceleration of entry and growth for small and medium-sized organizations into the defense industry.
NEW for 2026, our Innovation Stations will be home to an abundance of new and agile tech that can assist in decreasing solution delivery times and increase adaptability for warfighters.
From just $850, Innovation Station Partners will receive:
- 1 All-Access Pass
- Pre-built meeting space
- A 10-minute presentation slot
- Plus inclusions across our marketing channels (earlier signup = more brand awareness)
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Attendee Pricing
Apex brings the brightest and most determined minds together to solve the warfighters most pressing problems. Join warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors and industry leaders to tackle operational challenges from the seabed to space.
- Collaborate ecosystem-wide to work the problem and tackle operational challenges
- Interact with industry leadership, operators and innovators sharing expert insight
- High-level curated networking opportunities for problem solvers
- Eat together, drink together, no-closed doors, no tiered access
- A digital backbone to start the conversation early and keep it going year-round
All participant passes are all-access, with refreshments, catering and networking opportunities throughout the two days all included and access to the Apex App so you can reach out to other participants early and continue the conversation afterwards.
For 2026, we've made changed to our ticket options to make it clearer and easier for all kinds of organization sizes / types. Check out the pricing below.
NOTE: if you're a small business technology vendor, you can upgrade your pass to Partnership from just $400 – with a huge host of benefits attached including a pitch slot, branding and increased visibility for your organization. Speak to us about your options.
Have a question? Contact us hello@apexdefense.org.
REGISRATION NOW OPEN FOR APEX DEFENSE 2026
| Category | October 1 – October 31 | November 1 – December 31 | January 1 – January 26 |
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| Small Business Technology Vendor* | $450 | $600 | $650 |
| Academia** | $450 | $600 | $650 |
| Technology Vendor / Industry | $850 | $950 | $1,050 |
| Additional Partner Passes | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Venture Capital Firms | $450 | $600 | $650 |
| Media | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Mil / Gov Personnel*** | $0 | $0 | $0 |
*For Apex classification purposes, a Small Business Technology Provider is defined as a technology vendor under 50 employees.
Consultancy service providers see Industry rate.
**Academic registration is for full-time faculty and students at an academic institution.
***In accordance with § 2635.204(c)(2)(iii), we are waiving the conference fees for a class consisting of all U.S. DoW civilian employees and uniformed military personnel. The term “uniformed military personnel” is defined as Active, Guard, and Reserve members of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard, including Academy and ROTC cadets. Please note, this exemption also applies to serving personnel from NATO nations.