Four days. One global SOF community. At SOF Week 2026, expect: - Live capability demonstrations across multiple venues - Senior leader keynotes and sessions - A global exhibition featuring cutting-edge technologies - Networking with partners from around the world This is where the SOF community connects and moves the mission forward. 📍 Tampa, FL | 18–21 May 2026 🔗 Register at sofweek.org
SOF Week
Military and International Affairs
Tampa , FL 3,329 followers
SOF Week aims to be the premier global gathering of special operators, industry leaders, and strategic patterns.
About us
Held in Tampa, Florida, SOF Week is an annual conference for the international SOF community to learn, connect, and honor its members. The event is jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and Global SOF. The 2025 edition attracted over 19,000 attendees. Key Highlights for SOF Week 2026 on 18-21 May: Exhibition & Demos - You can’t miss the multi-building exhibition, organized by focus area for easy navigation. Plus, we’re growing the outdoor industry demonstration program. Extensive Programming - Sessions include senior keynote speakers, professional development seminars, industry matchmaking, and non-profit interests. USSOCOM Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner - The annual awards dinner honors special operations community leaders and showcases SOF accomplishments. Welcome reception - The Monday Global SOF Anniversary Reception is now the SOF Week Welcome Reception–and it’s the best way to kick off the week!
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sofweek.org
External link for SOF Week
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- Military and International Affairs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tampa , FL
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Early-bird rates for SOF Week are available through April 14. If you’re planning to be in Tampa this May, it’s worth registering before the price increase. The week will include USSOCOM capability demos and various mission-focused sessions across the campus. You can find the full schedule and registration details at the link below. 📍 18–21 May 2026 🔗 sofweek.org
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📣 Reserve your Space in the SOF Week Show Guide and the SOF Week Daily Newsletter - Deadline March 27th Shephard Group Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKMe7x4J
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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
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SOF Week 2026 expands into a live operational environment at The Outpost at Peter O. Knight Airport presented by Northrop Grumman. The Outpost will feature: • Special Air Warfare Zone • Static aircraft displays • Multi-domain demonstrations • Air and ground capabilities in action Real-world capability. No theory. 📍 Tampa, FL | 19–21 May 2026 🔗 Register at sofweek.org
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Innovation moves quickly in the Special Operations community, and SOF Week is where many of those conversations begin. Accelerator Alley showcases emerging technologies aligned with SOF AT&L priority areas, while CNECT helps bring government acquisition leaders and industry innovators together for focused meetings. Watch the video to learn how these two initiatives are helping accelerate capability development at SOF Week 2026. 📍 Tampa, FL | 18–21 May 2026 🔗 Learn more at sofweek.org
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Registration for SOF Week 2026 is now open. The global Special Operations community returns to Tampa, 18–21 May 2026. Reconnect with operators, government leaders, and mission partners shaping the future of SOF. Secure your place early and take advantage of early-bird rates through 14 April. 📍 Tampa, FL 🔗 Register at sofweek.org
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Registration for SOF Week 2026 opens soon. This May, SOF Service Members, government leaders, and international partners gather in Tampa for a week of mission-driven collaboration, capability demonstrations, and strategic engagement. Forging the future of special operations 📍 Tampa, FL | 18–21 May 2026 🔗 Details at sofweek.org
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SOF Week goes beyond the convention center in 2026. The event continues to expand this year as it adds a live operational aviation environment—bringing air-domain capability into full view at The Outpost at Peter O. Knight Airport presented by Northrop Grumman. What’s happening at the Outpost: - Live aviation-focused demos - Fixed-wing, rotary, and unmanned systems in motion - Large-scale static aircraft displays - Air, ISR, EW, comms, and multi-domain capabilities evaluated in real-world conditions For attendees, this is a front-row view of capability in action. For industry, it’s a purpose-built environment designed for technologies that need space, scale, and realism to be fully understood. This is not a concept briefing. This is not a static booth. This is where operational capability comes to life. 📍 Tampa, FL | 18–21 May 2026 🔗 Learn more at sofweek.org