2026 PACIFIC DEFENSE CONTRACTING SUMMIT

2026 Pacific Defense Contracting Summit
December 9 - 10, 2025 in San Diego, CA.

Responding to the Urgent Priority of Emboldening Pacific Defense as Outlined by Senior Members of Congress, DOD, and our Pacific Allies
The 2025 Pacific Defense Contracting 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!

7:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up
7:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions

10:30 AM - 11 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors

11 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning General Sessions

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking lunch Exhibitors

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

3:30 PM - 5 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session I

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

The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Sessions

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II

1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

*Schedule subject to change.

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