Industry Capabilities in Action
Get a front-row seat to the future of Special Operations.
The SOF Week Exhibition Live Industry Demonstrations offer a dynamic look at cutting-edge technology, equipment, and training in real time. From amphibious systems to tactical breaching and medical innovation, these scheduled demos provide a unique opportunity to witness capabilities that are shaping the future.
Check the daily time blocks below to plan your time at SOF Week 2026!
Riverwalk Demonstrations
See innovation in action along the Tampa Riverwalk. The Industry Demonstrations deliver live, immersive showcases where technology meets the operational edge, on land and in the water.
From maritime systems and robotics to next-generation sensors and communications, each demonstration spotlights innovations that advance the mission of global Special Operations Forces.
Where: Tampa Convention Center – The Riverwalk – Outdoors, directly behind the Tampa Convention Center
Tuesday, 19 MAY |9:05 AM – 11:05 AM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, 20 MAY | 9:05 – 11:05 AM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Thursday, 21 MAY | 9:05 AM – 2:05 PM
SOF Solutions Stage
Located on the lower level of the Tampa Convention Center’s Exhibition Hall, the SOF Solutions Stage is SOF Week’s premier platform for thought leadership and innovation.
This indoor stage features product demonstrations, curated sessions, and solution spotlights that showcase technologies and ideas driving the future of Special Operations. Designed for a high-impact audience, the SOF Solutions Stage offers sponsors and exhibitors a powerful opportunity to connect, engage, and inspire through mission-focused presentations that advance operational effectiveness and readiness.
Where: Tampa Convention Center – Level 1 – Exhibition Hall, Zone: Information Systems
Tuesday, 19 MAY |10:30 AM – 11:50 AM, 1:15 PM – 3:55 PM
Wednesday, 20 MAY | 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM, 1:15 PM – 3:55 PM
Thursday, 21 MAY | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
SOF Week Outpost
SOF Week Outpost Tip of the Spear Sponsor
Experience one of SOF Week’s newest features — The Outpost, a live demonstration venue showcasing cutting-edge capabilities in real operational environments. Located at Peter O. Knight Airport, this expanded venue dramatically increases the event’s land and airspace footprint, creating new opportunities for large-scale static displays and live demonstrations.
Where: Peter O. Knight Airport – Davis Island – The Airfield
Tuesday, 19 MAY |9:00 AM – 10:50 AM, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, 20 MAY | 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday, 21 MAY | 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM