Security and Defense Conferences
60 conferences and trade shows taking place August 2026 to January 2027. Each page carries the event’s dates, venue, who attends and what it costs, with a source for every fact.
Annual Crimes Against Children Conference 2026
A Virginia Beach training and networking event for professionals working to prevent and respond to child abuse.
GSX 2026
GSX is ASIS International's global security exchange for corporate and public-sector security leaders.
14–16 September 2026
Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference 2026
A conference for emergency communications professionals, with training and opportunities to connect with commercial partners and peers.
Cambridge Forum on Defense Trade & National Security Policy 2026
Invitation-only forum where defense industry attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals engage in candid seminar discussion on U.S. government policy, regulations, and export controls.
October 4–6, 2026
Annual Training Conference 2026
Annual Training Conference is the FBI National Academy Associates New Jersey Chapter’s yearly education initiative with networking events.
October 4–6, 2026
ITAR Controls Seminar 2026
A professional seminar focused on ITAR controls.
The American Tactical K9 Association Conference 2026
The sixth annual conference is a hands-on K9 training event.
5–9 October 2026
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Annual Conference 2026
The 2026 annual conference is scheduled for October 6–8 at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit.
October 6–8, 2026
CBRNe Summit USA 2026
CBRNe Summit USA is a conference and exhibition for military, emergency services, and government CBRNe officials.
6–8 October 2026
CONSULT Technical Security Symposium 2026
A technical learning symposium for security consultants, covering issues in electronic and physical security.
IEEE Military Communications Conference 2026
IEEE MILCOM is a technical conference featuring research tracks, workshops, panels, tutorials and an exhibition.
The Aerospace Event 2026
The Aerospace Event is an aerospace and defense conference focused on the confluence of policy, technology and strategy.
October 12–13, 2026
AUSA Annual Meeting 2026
AUSA's Annual Meeting is a three-day conference and exposition connecting military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and international delegations.
12–14 October 2026
JAILCON Southern Regional Conference 2026
A conference for professionals working in jails and corrections.
October 13–15, 2026
Fall Sheriffs & Corrections Conference and Pheasant Hunt 2026
A fall conference and pheasant hunt organized by the South Dakota Sheriffs' Association.
October 13–15, 2026
ILHIA Conference 2026
ILHIA Conference is an annual training conference for officers working homicide and violent crime investigation and prosecution.
October 13–15, 2026
MSFCA Annual Conference 2026
The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association's four-day conference convenes fire chiefs and fire service leaders for professional development in leadership, communication, and strategic command.
October 14–17
Alabama Veterans Affairs Association Conference 2026
The 36th Annual Alabama Veterans Affairs Association Conference is a training and professional-development event for School Certifying Officials and education professionals serving military-connected students.
October 18–22, 2026
Counter UAS Indo-Pacific 2026
The first counter-UAS conference dedicated to the Indo-Pacific operational environment, addressing force protection, base security, and maritime operation threats across the region.
October 19-20, 2026
Annual Fire Prevention Professionals Conference 2026
A Wisconsin conference for professionals working in fire prevention.
October 20–23, 2026
Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference 2026
The 5th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference convenes senior DoW leaders, industry innovators, and academic experts on hypersonic weapons and missile defense.
October 20–21, 2026
Aerospace and Defense TSN Summit 2026
Aerospace and Defense TSN Summit is an annual event focused on Time-Sensitive Networking for aerospace and defense environments.
October 20–23, 2026
ANCA Convention 2026
ANCA Convention 2026 is the Army Nurse Corps Association's biennial gathering.
22–25 October 2026
FDNY High Rise Symposium 2026
A professional symposium on high-rise firefighting and life safety.
The Cipher Brief Threat Conference 2026
The Cipher Brief Annual Threat Conference is an invitation-only national security conference.
October 25–28, 2026
Internal Affairs One: The Investigative Process 2026
A professional program on conducting internal affairs investigations and handling related administrative inquiries.
The NvSCA and FBINAA Annual Conference 2026
The 2026 conference combines association membership meetings with two days of conference training.
October 26–28, 2026
NTOA's Annual Crisis Negotiations Conference 2026
NTOA's Annual Crisis Negotiations Conference is a hostage and crisis negotiations conference and trade show with expert speakers, interactive workshops, and networking.
October 26–29, 2026
NCLEAN Conference 2026
NCLEAN Conference is an annual training and networking event for law enforcement accreditation professionals.
October 26–29, 2026
Annual National Loss Team Conference 2026
The 15th Annual National LOSS Team Conference is a 2.5-day conference for LOSS Team members, survivors of suicide loss, law enforcement, and postvention and prevention specialists.
October 26–28, 2026
TechNet Indo-Pacific - AFCEA 2026
A regional defense conference focused on policy, challenges, and their relevance to government and industry.
Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association Annual Fall Conference 2026
This Iowa conference focuses on fire and building safety education, with a three-day program addressing building and fire code topics.
JuST Conference 2026
JuST Conference is an annual training conference focused on juvenile sex trafficking.
October 27–29, 2026
Raptor SchoolSAFE Conference 2026
A school safety conference featuring sessions and peer connections for the school safety community.
November 2–4, 2026
Aircraft Survivability Symposium 2026
A technical forum focused on aircraft protection, sustainment, threats, and operational lessons.
CBRNe Convergence 2026
CBRNe Convergence brings together emergency response practitioners and experts to address evolving threats and response needs.
November 3–5, 2026
UND Space Operations Summit 2026
A summit for professionals and researchers focused on space operations, with sessions on technology, applications, and services.
National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC) 2026
NCSC brings college students together for diplomatic debates focused on security issues.
International Technical Rescue Symposium 2026
A technical-rescue forum for exchanging developments in equipment, methods, operational challenges, and shared concerns.
Annual Tech & Cyber Expo 2026
An annual technology and cybersecurity expo organized by AFCEA Las Vegas.
Law Enforcement Family Network Conference 2026
A conference focused on relationships, communication, wellness, resilience, and family support for law enforcement families.
Protectors 2026
Protectors 2026 is an event scheduled to begin in Las Vegas on November 9, 2026.
Ccfs Campus Fire & Life Safety Forum 2026
A forum focused on campus fire and life safety.
November 9, 2026
Security500 Conference 2026
Security500 Conference is a security-focused conference organized by Security Magazine.
Directed Energy Systems Symposium 2026
The symposium focuses on moving directed-energy technologies toward operational deployment.
National Disaster Resilience Conference 2026
A conference on disaster resilience, with sessions covering engineering, science, policy, and practical programs.
November 17–19, 2026
Hypersonic Weapons & Emerging Technologies Summit 2026
A two-day summit examining programs, technologies and decisions connected to hypersonic warfare and missile defense.
Space Deterrence Forum 2026
A classified forum focused on discussion and coordination across the national security space community.
Military Vehicle Systems Summit 2026
A summit on military ground-vehicle modernization, from platform development to operational integration.
NIGHT OPS SUMMIT 2026
A training event focused on low-light and no-light operations, with daytime talks and night courses.
Counter UAS Technology USA Conference 2026
A conference on technologies and strategies for countering hostile drone threats.
Convention & Safety Conference 2026
Convention & Safety Conference is an event organized by the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers.
Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Association 2026
An annual training conference for fire safety professionals, with classes focused on fire code enforcement.
American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2026
An executive-focused conference for aerospace and defense leaders, with sessions on manufacturing, supply chains, and industry challenges.
AOC International Symposium & Convention 2026
The program addresses electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations, and evolving military capabilities.
Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit 2027
A defense aviation summit focused on air superiority, aircraft modernization, lethality, and readiness.
The Sheriffs Winter Conference 2027
A Florida law-enforcement conference with continuing education, networking and association updates.
AACOP Annual Training Conference and Vendor Expo 2027
A law enforcement training conference and vendor expo organized by AACOP.
Military Additive Manufacturing Summit 2027
A professional forum on applying additive manufacturing across military operations.
Apex Defence 2027
A defense technology event focused on operational challenges and mission needs.