AIR FORCE OUTLOOK SUMMIT

You are invited to attend the 13th Annual Air Force Outlook Summit on March 16 - 17, 2026 in Reston, VA, hosted by DLF.

The 2026 Air Force Outlook Summit is one of the Top National Defense Contracting Events of 2026! The Summit features Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Multiple Air Force Commands, Multiple Air Force Bases, Military Contracting Officers, Financing Sources, Prime Contractors and Small Business Leaders nationwide. Attending the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:

• Air Force FY2026 Budget - Major Procurement Developments
• Air Force Mission & Contracting Priorities for Drones & Anti-Drone Technology, AI, Special Operations, Aircraft, Air Warfare, Armaments, Avionics, Logistics, Facilities, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Cyber, Space, and more
• Air Force 'Base of the Future' and Energy Resilience Opportunities
• Air Force Command Mission & Contracting Priorities
• Air Force and Department of Defense Contracting Priorities
• Multi-Year Contract Vehicles - Prime Contractor & Small Business Tracks
• New Contracting Opportunities with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• OTA's and Other Innovation Acquisition Strategies and Programs
• New Contracting Opportunities for Prime Defense Contractors & Subcontractors
• New Pentagon and Air Force Cyber Protection/CMMC Strategies
• U.S. Space Force Developments & Contracting Priorities
• Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
• Public and Private Financing Sources
• Small Business Resources
• Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors

2026 Air Force Defense Outlook Summit

DAY 1 - March 16, 2026

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Exhibitor Move-In

8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Sessions

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

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

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors

1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: General Sessions

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Session I

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors

​3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: USFCR Bootcamp (Registerd Bootcamp guests only)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception

The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business

Attendees, and Invited Guests only.

DAY 2 - March 17, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning General Session

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Afternoon General Session

2:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

*Schedule subject to change.

We’re excited to announce that our Diamond Sponsor, USFCR, will be hosting Elevate 2026: The Federal Contracting Bootcamp program will be held during the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit at the Carahsoft Center.

• 2026 Elevate Bootcamp: March 16, 2026 | 3:30–5:00 PM

Why attend? Join USFCR for Elevate 2026 Bootcamp, where Air Force business intelligence meets strategic growth opportunities. Connect with fellow defense industry executives while gaining critical insights into securing contracts with the U.S. Air Force. You’ll leave equipped with actionable knowledge, proven tools, and tactical strategies to immediately advance your company’s position in the U.S. Air Force defense contracting sector.

Please ensure that you select the ticket option that includes the USFCR Bootcamp when completing your registration in order to attend.