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SOF Week
Disruptive Technology for Global Special Operations Forces Community
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SOF Week positions itself as the premier annual conference for the global Special Operations Forces community, emphasizing collaboration between USSOCOM, industry partners, and international allies to advance capabilities and innovation in strategic competition.
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High output in attendee engagement and economic impact relative to event-based operational scale, leveraging sponsorships and venue partnerships for substantial reach.
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Jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and Global SOF Foundation, with Global SOF confirmed as co-sponsor through 2029.
2025 edition attracted over 19,000 in-person attendees, with 2026 event featuring expanded campus across multiple venues including Tampa Convention Center, hotels, airport outpost, and parks.
Industry participation highlighted with L3Harris, i2 Group, and CET Sandbox exhibiting and engaging at the event.
New features for 2026 include Accelerator Alley for emerging technologies, SOF Week Outpost at airport, expanded outdoor demonstrations, and SWEAT athletic training exhibition.
Annual SOF Week Awards ceremony and dinner honoring special operations community leaders.
Sponsorship opportunities available, including for Annual Awards Dinner, with industry demonstration applications closing February 20.
2026 event scheduled for May 18-22 at Tampa Convention Center, focusing on next-generation capabilities like AI/ML, unmanned systems, and counter-UAS.