Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 (America/New_York)
SOF Week brings the international Special Operations community together for one focused week of collaboration, learning, and capability development. Jointly supported by U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation, the event serves as the central gathering point for SOF Operators, government leaders, and industry partners working to advance the mission.

At its core, SOF Week is about connection and alignment. It provides a trusted environment where operational requirements, emerging technologies, and strategic priorities come together in one place. Through briefings, demonstrations, exhibits, and networking, the event accelerates conversations that directly impact capability development and mission success.
The purpose of SOF Week is simple: strengthen the global SOF enterprise. By fostering collaboration across commands, agencies, allies, and industry, the event helps ensure the right capabilities reach the right operators at the right time.
Key audiences include:

Special operations operators and commanders
U.S. and international government and acquisition leaders
Defense and security industry partners
Research, academic, and non-profit organizations
Allied and partner-nation representatives

When. May 18-22, 2026
Where. Tampa, FL
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