Hypersonic Innovation Conference

The 5th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference aims to accelerate the United States' capability to develop and operationalize hypersonic weapons, and defend against emerging missile threats. The 2026 event will highlight advancements in hypersonic technology research, development, and innovation across the United States, fostering sustained strategic and operational superiority within the Joint Force. It convenes leading scientists, engineers, program managers, senior leadership, and industry partners from government, academia, and the private sector for in-depth technical sessions, live demonstrations, and panel discussions on critical areas such as propulsion systems, thermal protection, guidance and control, and advanced materials. This conference serves as a vital catalyst for translating research into deployable capabilities, ensuring the U.S. maintains a decisive technological edge in a competitive global security environment. Key discussion topics include scaling hypersonic advantage, defending the homeland, transitioning from prototype to production, layered missile defense, advancing testing, accelerating DoW development, and cutting-edge R&D.