Defense Leadership Forum

The 12th Annual Navy Outlook Summit brings together Navy & USMC Pentagon Officials, Navy Command & Base Officials, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, Financing Sources, and Business Leaders nationwide. It provides Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with insights into potential topics such as: Navy FY2027 - Major Procurement Developments; Navy, USMC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of Defense Procurement Requirements & Priorities; Navy Mission & Contracting Priorities for Weapons, Shipbuilding, Aircraft, Installations, Logistics, IT, Cybersecurity, AI, Energy, Construction, Engineering, and more; Navy Command Mission & Contracting Priorities - including NAVSEA, NAVFAC, NAVSUP, NAVAIR, and Military Sealift Command; Special Contracting Priorities & Opportunities for Shipbuilding, Shipyard Modernization, Ship Sustainment, Maintenance & Repair, and Sealift Support; Indo-Pacific Theater Requirements - Special Funding for Expanded U.S. Pacific Presence Including the latest on AUKUS; Navy Installation Resiliency and Secure Energy Supply Contracts; OTA's and Other Accelerated/Fast-Track Acquisition Strategies and Programs; Multi-Year Contract Vehicles For Prime Contractors; Prime Contractor-Small Business Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities; Public and Private Financing Sources; Small Business Contracting Opportunities & Resources. The Summit fosters collaboration between military, government, and business leaders through dynamic general sessions, VIP Networking Receptions, Networking Lunches with Exhibitors, and matchmaking sessions designed to identify new alliances and successful teaming partnerships. It is recognized as one of the top National Defense Contracting Events.