SOF Week 2026

18-21 May | Tampa FL
Exhibition: 19-21 May

2026 Industry Sales

Sales for 2026 Exhibition Space and Sponsorships is now open.

All organizations interested in exhibiting at SOF Week 2026 must complete the Intake Form by 25 November 2025. This ensures your organization is considered for all available opportunities, from exhibit space in the Tampa Convention Center to new venues like the SOF Week Outpost @ Peter O. Knight Airport.

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Accelerator Alley Applications Close Soon — Apply by 9 JAN.

Emerging tech companies in the SOF ecosystem are invited to apply for Accelerator Alley. Selected organizations will exhibit alongside the SPACE Capabilities Zone at The Westin, with access to operators, acquisition leaders, and industry peers.

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SOF Community Corridor Application Now Live!

Be part of the mission! Showcase your organization’s impact and connect with attendees in the SOF Week Community Corridor.

Applications are now open.

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SOF Week

Held in Tampa, Florida, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week is an annual conference for the international SOF community to learn, connect, and honor its members. Jointly sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation, the 2025 edition attracted over 19,000 in-person attendees.

SOF Week 2025 was the premier global gathering of special operators, industry leaders, and strategic partners. The event fostered collaboration, innovation, and excellence, showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities and strategies that define modern special operations.

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2025 Event Report

The 2025 SOF Week Event Report provides a comprehensive look at this year’s event, highlighting industry participation, partner-nation collaboration, the growing economic impact on Tampa, and more!

With expanded programming, new innovation platforms like Accelerator Alley, and enhanced opportunities for engagement across government, industry, and international SOF, this report captures the evolving scope and strategic value of SOF Week. Whether you’re shaping defense policy, driving innovation, or seeking collaboration, the 2025 Report offers critical insights and key takeaways you won’t want to miss.

Global SOF Selected as SOF Week Co-Sponsor Through 2029

The Global SOF Team is honored to have been selected as the SOF Week CO-Sponsored for 2025 – 2029! We look forward to five more years of engaging our special operations community at SOF Week.

FUTURE SPEAKERS

Future SOF Week Speakers

The deadline to recommend a speaker or topic for SOF Week 2026 was 3 OCT. If you’d like to speak at a future SOF Week (2027+), please complete the below form.

Speaker Form

NEWS

SOF Week In the News

Check out articles and features from attending media listed on “SOF Week in the News.”

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PHOTOS

2025 Presentations & Photos

Check out the SOF AT&L Presentations and content. Registered attendees can also access select session videos. Plus–don’t miss the 2025 event photos!

Photos Content