2026 CAPITOL HILL PACIFIC DEFENSE SUMMIT

You are invited to attend the 5th Annual Summit on May 6-7, 2026 in Washington, DC, hosted by DLF

2026 Capitol Hill Pacific Defense Summit
May 6 – 7, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Responding to the Urgent Priority of Emboldening Pacific Defense as Outlined by Senior Members of Congress, DOD, and our Pacific Allies

The 2026 Capitol Hill Pacific Defense Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses nationwide with the latest information:

• New 2026 AUKUS Defense Contracting Opportunities
• New 2026 Defense Shipbuilding Contracting Opportunities
• 2026 USINDOPACOM, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Space Force specific Contracting Priorities and Strategies in the Indo-Pacific Region
• Specific Teaming Opportunities, Approaches, and Timelines by Prime Defense Contractors
• DOD Innovation Contracting Opportunities with a focus on INDOPACOM, Navy Tech Bridge/Coastal Trident, and ArmyxTech
• DOD Technology Contracting Opportunities including AI and Cyber
• OTAs and other ‘Rapid Acquisition’ Strategies and Programs
• SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities
• Public and Private Financing Sources for Defense Contractors
• Teaming Arrangements for Primes and Subcontractors
• CMMC Requirements & Updates
• Matchmaking Sessions with Government Agencies & Prime Contractors
• Showcases to Feature Your Solutions to Contracting Officers

The Summit features General Sessions, Connections with Prime Contractors, Matchmaking Sessions, Multiple Networking Opportunities and much more!

2026 Pacific Defense Contracting Summit Agenda

May 6, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception

The reception will be held at a special off-site location, which will be announced. Attendance is reserved exclusively for the following groups: Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.

May 7, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Exhibit Move-In

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

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: General Sessions

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors

11:00 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 – 5:00 PM: General Session