2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit

Tue Jan 20 2026 at 07:30 am to 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

Rayburn House Office Building | Washington

Defense Leadership Forum
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2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit
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You are invited to attend on January 20, 2026 in Washington DC, hosted by DLF.
About this Event

Get the latest details on the $1 Trillion 2026 Defense Budget and the Massive Defense Contracting Opportunities it Funds!

Join us on January 20, 2026 for the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit! This major national defense conference in Washington will feature Members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military base commanders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors. The Summit offers insights into the historic $1 Trillion 2026 defense budget, which allocates significant funds for Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and Space Force procurement. The Summit features General Sessions, Matchmaking Sessions, Exhibit Areas, and many networking opportunities.

Learn more about the latest defense contracting opportunities especially in these important areas:

  • AI in Defense
  • Shipbuilding
  • Drones & Anti-Drone Technology
  • Small Businesses Interested in Defense & Federal Contracting

At the 2026 Defense Outlook Summit, hear from key decision-makers and get the latest details on these extraordinary and immediate contracting opportunities!

Seating is extremely limited. Register now.


SUMMIT AGENDA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Exhibit Move-In

7:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In

8:00AM - 8:30 AM In-Person Matchmaking Sign-Up

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:30 AM - 10:40 AM: General Sessions

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: General Sessions

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Networking with Exhibitors & Sponsors

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: General Session

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Sessions

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception (Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors, VIP Business Attendees)



The Summit is brought to you by the Defense Leadership Forum, which has convened more than 250,000 military, government, and business leaders together since 2010 to identify the best solutions to defend the United States. Numerous Members of Congress and top Pentagon leaders have provided keynote addresses at our highly regarded defense contracting summits.




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, United States

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