SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium 2024

The 13th Annual SOF and Irregular Warfare Symposium will focus on the dynamic challenges of modern unconventional warfare. As state and non-state actors continue to evolve their strategies, this year's event will gather senior leaders and key decision-makers from across the SOF community, regional combatant commands, the Department of Defense, nonprofit organizations, and industry to address the rapidly shifting landscape of irregular warfare. With an emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and readiness, the Symposium will spotlight how special operations forces must continue to enhance their capabilities, from cutting-edge technology to advanced training, ensuring they remain agile in countering emerging threats. The event will foster collaboration and drive forward SOF's contributions to safeguarding both national and global security.

Topics to be covered

• Empowering Special Operations: Harnessing the Power of Partnerships
• Countering Hostile Activities and Advancing US Strategic Objectives through SOF
• Harnessing the Power of Information in Modern Warfare
• Accelerating SOF Modernization: Strategic Acquisition and Digital Integration
• Global Ops, Local Impact: Navigating Special Operations in a Volatile World
• Combating Irregular Aggression with Capability Coalitions in Cooperation with International Partners
• Proactively Addressing Foreign Adversaries' Attempts to Undermine U.S. Interests through Irregular Warfare
• Optimizing the Performance, Lethality and Readiness of the Special Warfare Human Weapon System
• Implementing the National Defense Strategy: Conducting Effective Campaigning in Support of Integrated Deterrence Across Special Operations

Why You Should Attend this Symposium

The 2024 Symposium will convene senior leaders and decision-makers from across the SOF community to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of special operations in today's global environment. As competition intensifies with nations such as China, Russia, and Iran, this year's event will focus on how SOF continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of irregular warfare. Attendees will explore how modernizing forces, enhancing mission readiness, and building resilience are crucial for SOF to remain at the forefront of global security.

Key discussions will highlight the integration of cutting-edge technology, intelligence, and innovative strategies that are transforming the irregular warfare landscape. Topics will include the growing importance of information warfare, cyber operations, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics-essential tools in boosting situational awareness and decision-making for SOF.

Attendees will also gain insights into the importance of joint operations and cross-command cooperation, ensuring seamless collaboration between the military, interagency entities, and global allies. With expert speakers and thought leaders from both military and civilian sectors, the Symposium will provide a unique opportunity to engage with those shaping the future of SOF operations.

The research-driven, non-partisan approach guarantees that the event will bring together the most respected minds in special operations, fostering an open and informed dialogue. Whether you're a military professional, policy maker, or industry leader, this Symposium is an essential platform for staying ahead of the ever-changing demands of irregular warfare and securing the future of global defense.

At the Symposium you will have the ability to

• Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the SOF community.

• Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.

• Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments, or ideas.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The 2024 SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
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