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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 autonomous systems to software innovations, these scheduled demos provide a unique opportunity to witness the capabilities that are shaping the future.
2027 Live Demonstration Opportunities are NOW OPEN!
11 JAN 27: Official notification to all applicants regarding acceptance status or deferral to future opportunities
Important Deadlines
- Application Opened: 12 OCT
- Deadline to Submit: 24 NOV
- Candidates Notified: 11 JAN
- Deadline to Confirm: 18 JAN
For questions, please contact Surita Rorie at srorie@gsof.org.
Maximize Your Visibility
By demonstrating, your company will benefit from:
- Official Agenda and Mobile App: Your demonstration will be highlighted in both the event agenda and the mobile app for maximum visibility.
- Inclusion in the Printed Program Guide distributed to attendees.
- Featured on the SOF Week Website to attract interest before and during the event.
SOF Week Outpost
Where: Peter O. Knight Airport – Davis Island
Experience SOF Week’s Outpost, a live demonstration venue showcasing cutting-edge capabilities both in maritime and aerial domains. Located at Peter O. Knight Airport, this expanded venue dramatically increases the event’s land, sea, and airspace footprint, creating new opportunities for large-scale static displays and live demonstrations.
Riverwalk Demonstrations
Where: Tampa Convention Center – The Riverwalk
See innovation in action along the Tampa Riverwalk. These close-up, no-wake demonstrations deliver live showcases where technology meets the operational edge.
Each demonstration highlights innovations that advance the mission of global Special Operations Forces. For large-scale maritime and aerial demonstrations, visit the SOF Week Outpost.
SOF Solutions Stage
Where: JW Marriott – Level 2 – Exhibition Hall, Zone: SOF Digital Applications
Now located in the JW Marriott, the SOF Solutions Stage is a targeted platform where defense technology innovators demonstrate operational capabilities. These live presentations showcase cutting-edge hardware and software designed to solve tactical challenges in operational environments. The technology showcased focuses primarily on enhancing field communications, intelligence gathering, and data processing at the tactical edge. Demonstration possibilities include:
- High-Bandwidth & Low-Signature Communications: LPI/LPD 5G networks and resilient, anti-jamming C2 pipelines.
- OSINT & Digital Reconnaissance: Dark-web threat tracking, geospatial mapping, and deepfake detection.
- AI, Data Compression & Threat Analytics: Unstructured data aggregation, sensor data compression, and real-time cyber analytics.
