The purpose of SOF Week is simple: strengthen the global SOF enterprise.
Jointly supported by U.S. Special Operations Command and the Global SOF Foundation, it brings the international Special Operations community together to foster collaboration across commands, allies, and industry, delivering key capabilities to operators when needed.
What Sets SOF Week Apart?
- Premier global event for the SOF community
- Direct engagement between operators, government, and industry
- Real-world demonstrations and mission-focused programming
- Partnerships and programs that move from concept to capability
Operators to Innovators
SOF Week engages the entire Special Operations enterprise, uniting personnel, military leaders, acquisition professionals, industry innovators, and international partners.
Key audiences include:
- U.S. and international SOF operators and leaders
- U.S. and international government and acquisition leaders
- Defense and security industry partners
- Research, academic, and non-profit organizations
- Allied and partner-nation representatives
Where Capability, Collaboration, and Mission Priorities Converge
Special operations demand speed, precision, and adaptability. SOF Week allows thousands of international attendees to share insights, evaluate technologies, and build strategic partnerships that shape the future of special operations worldwide.
At its core, SOF Week aligns operational requirements, emerging technologies, and strategic priorities. Through briefings, demonstrations, exhibits, and networking, the event accelerates capability development and mission success.