Securing Air Supremacy for the Future Multi-Domain Battle
As near-peer adversaries advance their capabilities, achieving and maintaining air dominance is critical to overall defense strategy. To secure superiority in the skies, there is an increasing need for enhanced lethality and survivability. This advancement is possible through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, including real-time data for faster and more effective decision-making, Artificial Intelligence, advanced sensors, next-generation weapons, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T).
The 2026 Air Dominance Summit will bring together leaders from across the defense and aerospace communities, including the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, allied nations, industry, and academia, to build on last year’s conference discussions. We will discuss the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs, as well as sixth-generation fighter programs. We will also cover sustainment of current systems, including the F-35, logistics challenges, reflect on current conflicts, advanced weapon systems, and explore innovation in air supremacy.
Together, we will explore the ways in which they are rapidly shaping air superiority and strategies for the future.
Solid gathering of government and industry leaders focused on the future of Air Dominance
Unclassified summary of Air Dominance and Advanced Aircraft acquisition efforts with commentary provided by industry players.
The Air Dominance Summit is a great event with excellent speakers, providing relevant information all things related to air dominance.
Event was well organised, with relevant and key industry leaders and experienced speakers from international militaries
2026 Speakers
Co-Chair: Admiral (Ret.) William E. ''Bill'' Gortney, Former Commander, US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
Co-Chair: General (Ret.) Glen VanHerck, Former Commander, US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
Advisory Board: Jacqueline Van Ovost, Former Commander, USTRANSCOM
Major General Joseph D. Kunkel, Director, Force Design, Integration, & Wargaming,, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures (AF/A5/7I), Headquarters United States Air Force
Major General David J. Sanford, J3 Director, Logistics Operations/ Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Rear Admiral Keith A. Hash, Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, US Navy
Rear Admiral Michael S. Wosje, Director of Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy
Brigadier General Douglas P. Wickert, Director, Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations, Air Force Materiel Command, US Air Force
Colonel Ryan T. Hayde, Commander, 505th Command and Control Wing (CCW), US Air Force
Colonel Candice Sperry, Commander, 350 Spectrum Warfare Group, US Air Force
Colonel Timothy M. Helfrich, Senior Materiel Leader (SML), Advanced Aircraft Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, US Air Force
Captain Lew Callaway, Strike Aircraft and Weapons Branch Head, OPNAV N98, US Navy
Colonel Kevin D. Hicok, Commander, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, US Air Force
Colonel Julien Resplandy, French Air and Space Attaché, US French Embassy
Colonel Fencisco Harris, 72nd Air Base Wing Commander, Tinker Air Force Base, US Air Force
Colonel Brandon M. Kelly, Wing Commander, 482d Fighter Wing, US Air Force
Captain David M. Halpern *Pending Final Confirmation*, Commodore, Naval Test Wing Pacific, US Navy
Commander Alex “Jabroni” Sandroni, Commander, 513th Electronic Warfare, US Navy
Lieutenant Colonel Dylan A. Reed, Deputy Program Director for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program, US Air Force
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Venue
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa 101 Montelago Blvd, 89011 Henderson, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Phone: +1 702-567-6000 Group Rate: $159.00 plus $29.00 resort fee and 13.2% occupancy tax per night (USD)
Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on this reservation link. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.
Cut-off date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 (After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.) Rate is available 3 days prior, and 3 days post the event dates. However, these rates are subject to availability and will not be available past the group cut of date.
Parking Information: Self Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking: $15 per night
