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Defense TechConnect Innovations Summit & Expo 2026

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Defense TechConnect Innovations Summit & Expo National Harbor, Maryland 2026
From September 22, 2026 until September 24, 2026
At National Harbor, Maryland - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland, United States ( Show Map)
(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)
 https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/
Categories: Technology Sector, Educational Services
Tags: Military, summit, Defense, networking, technology, innovation

About Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo

Defense TechConnect (DTC) Innovation Summit & Expo is the nation's premier defense innovation event, connecting top dual-use solution providers with military, industry, and investment leadership. The 2026 fall edition takes place September 22-24, 2026 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located along the Potomac River just minutes from Washington, D.C.

The event convenes the innovation ecosystem advancing national security, bringing together government, industry, investors, and researchers around critical technology priorities. Attendees can feature innovations, reserve expo booths, and engage with program speakers from DARPA, the Department of War, the U.S. Navy, DHS, the SBA, and the USPTO.

Co-located events include the Bioeconomy Summit, MOSA Industry and Government Summit and Expo, Operational Energy & Logistics Summit (OELS2026), Resilience Week, and the SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference. Registration and venue/lodging details are available on the official event site.

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National Harbor, Maryland - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland, United States