Global SOF Foundation

Join us at the NDIA Tampa Bay Breakfast on Wednesday, 8 APR @ 0800 ET to hear directly from Global SOF COO Meaghan Keeler and Director of SOF Week Ranae Grehl. They’ll be breaking down everything you need to know for this year’s event. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eKEQTcaA

https://lnkd.in/eN3gYBCm These are two GSOF events that sell out. One is in Rome and the other is in Hawaii. They will go quick so please get with Trevor and book your booths now.

🎳#8 in “Meaghan’s Top Ten” for SOF Week 2026: Accelerator Alley!🎳 Many of you might have missed this addition to the program last year, but it was a huge success. There was an application process to get in, and GSOF is excited host 44 emerging companies specifically aligned with SOF mission priorities. Check out Accelerator Alley in the Marriott Water Street on Tue and Wed of SOF Week!

🚀#9 in “Meaghan’s Top Ten” for SOF Week 2026: The all new 🛰️Space Capabilities Exhibition Zone🛰️at the Westin Waterside. Don’t be afraid to walk over the bridge to Harbour Island and check out the space-based tools that help special operators maintain their operational and tactical advantage. Special operations forces have always been at the forefront of developing, testing, deploying, and employing new and innovative ideas; developments in space will be no different! https://lnkd.in/etEetpPT

It’s hard to believe that SOF Week 2026 kicks off in 10 weeks, but I’m going to post “Meaghan’s Top Ten” as we get closer to the big event! Here we go. #10: The stellar slate of speakers descending on Tampa! The SOF Week agenda features senior leaders like ADM Mitch Bradley and CSM AJ Kroger, USSOCOM AE Melissa Johnson, ASW/SOLIC Derrick Anderson, and even Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles! https://lnkd.in/eD4uD_t8

How to Apply for 1:1 Meetings ✔️Register: Ensure you are registered for SOF Week. ✔️Log In: Access the Attendee Hub here https://cvent.me/xEX31R ✔️Apply: Once logged in, you can apply for 1:1 meetings.

CNECT & SOF AT&L Meetings Connect directly with U.S. and Partner Nation acquisition reps. CNECT bridges capability gaps by accelerating the deployment of SOF-specific technologies. Deadline to Apply: 10 APRIL 2026 at 5 PM EST SOF AT&L: Direct Leadership Engagements Present your solutions directly to leadership from the USSOCOM PEOs and DIR to explore integration into the USSOCOM framework. Deadline to Apply: 31 MARCH at 5 PM EST

Don't miss the Global SOF & i3 Huddle next Wednesday, March 25. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Details: When: Wednesday, 25 MAR 2026 Time: 1700 - 1900 CT Where: Rhythm on Monroe, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehX_Bngj

This May, we are streamlining the innovation process through 2 primary hubs: Accelerator Alley & The CNECT Meeting Hub. Accelerator Alley - Your exclusive look at emerging technologies and startups aligned with SOF AT&L’s top priorities. Engage directly with 44 selected organizations, including 10 chosen by NATO DIANA. CNECT Meeting Hub - The dedicated space for bringing government acquisition and industry representatives together. ------------------ How to Participate Access to CNECT is by application only, and you must be registered to apply. 1. Register at SOFWeek.org. 2. Log in to the Attendee Hub. 3. Apply for meetings that match your capabilities. See you in Tampa this May. #SOFWeek #SOF #GlobalSOF

Between our 3rd year in the Indo-Pacific and our 10th year in Europe, the 2026 GSOF international events are hitting a new level. GSOF Corporate Partners: You have first dibs on booth space and sponsorships. This priority window is your chance to lock in your "strategic footprint" before we open the map to the general public. Contact our sales team now to learn more about the opportunities.