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Future Forces Capabilities 2024

June 8 - 10, 2026 |  Las Vegas, NV

The Future of Warfare is Not Coming; It is Here. Are You Ready?

The Future of Warfare is Not Coming; It is Here. Are You Ready?

Why Should I Attend?

The NDIA 2026 Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition is crucial for understanding how new technologies and capabilities will influence future military operations. The conference will provide a platform for collaboration between the defense industry and military organizations to ensure that emerging threats can be addressed.

This world class conference aims to create an innovative environment by bringing together experts from diverse fields such as armaments, robotics, and munitions technology. The objective is to foster creative interdisciplinary conversations and collaborations among the attendees. The agenda is designed to stimulate creative thinking and encourage collaborative problem-solving, ultimately advancing these fields.

Join more than 700 global leaders, defense innovators, and strategic thinkers at a groundbreaking conference exploring the future of warfare. From AI-driven operations and high-level autonomous systems to cyber dominance and next-generation defense technologies, this event dives deep into the forces reshaping conflict in the 21st century.

 

 

Who Attends?

68%

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Industry

24%

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Government (Civilian/DoD/Foreign)

8%

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Active Duty Military

Exhibit Hall

Learn about cutting-edge technology and network with sponsors and exhibitors in the exhibit hall!

Keynotes

Get inspired by the joint general session speakers! These remarkable individuals will motivate and enlighten you.

Live Fire Demo

Get up close and personal with the latest technology at this year's live fire demo!

Networking

What is great about three events in one location? Triple the networking opportunities!

Featured at FFC 2026

Armaments

The Armaments Division provides the forum for industry, military, and government personnel to address the issues necessary to ensure a superior armament system capability today and in the future. Addressing armament operational needs and requirements, approaches and concepts, system integration, weapons, munitions, fire control and other ancillary equipment, and logistic support, the conference will also feature sessions on the Guns, Ammunition, Rockets, Missiles (GARM), as well as Small Arms.

Robotics

The Robotics Division focuses on defense and security-related robotics technology. The group covers development, acquisition, application, integration and sustainment of unmanned systems to improve war fighters’ capabilities and survivability — with an emphasis on underlying technologies that will yield integrated, interoperable unmanned systems to meet present and future operational requirements.

Munitions Technology

The Munitions Technology Division works to maintain the open exchange of technical information among government and industry programs and technical managers, and to identify changes and trends in policy, guidance and organizational functions that affect the development, production, maintenance and demilitarization of munitions.

DISCLAIMER: NDIA is the only organization offering an official room block for this event. Buyer beware if you receive/pursue offers from other sources, and be especially aware of any seller requiring payment in advance. While other hotel resellers may contact you offering accommodations for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with the event. If you receive contact from other companies who present themselves as representing the Conference or Association, please report to NDIA. 

Monday, June 8

DAY 1 SESSIONS

Registration: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Committee Meetings: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Invite Only

Exhibit Hall Open: 12:00 - 6:30 pm

General Session: 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Networking Reception: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, June 9

DAY 2 SESSIONS

Registration: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Breakout Sessions: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Networking Reception: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, June 10

LIVE FIRE DEMO

Bus Transportation*:
7:30 am 

Live Fire Demo:
8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Bus Transportation*:
12:00 & 2:00 pm 

*Bus transportation is optional and requires prior registration.