As part of the official SOF Week program, these networking events provide structured opportunities to connect with attendees, industry, and partners in settings designed for meaningful engagement. Be sure to check out our affiliate events too!
Monday, 18 May
GSOF Membership Lounge
Access Level: Global SOF Member
The GSOF Membership Lounge is a central hub for members to step away from the pace of the week and connect in a more relaxed setting. Located at the Embassy Suites, the space offers complimentary refreshments and a comfortable, climate-controlled environment designed for casual conversations and meaningful interactions.
WHEN: Monday, 18 May, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Embassy Suites
Prefunction Area | Level 2
Sponsored By:
SOF Week Welcome Reception
Access Level: Separate Ticket Required
The SOF Week Welcome Reception is the kickoff event for SOF Week. It provides a relaxed setting for attendees to network and engage with the global special operations community.
WHEN: Monday, 18 May, 6:00 PM
WHERE: Sparkman Wharf, Downtown Tampa
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Sponsored By:
Tuesday, 19 May
Exhibit Hall Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day with meaningful connections at this morning networking breakfast. Join fellow attendees for informal conversation, light fare, and an opportunity to engage with members of the SOF community before the day’s programming begins.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
WHERE: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-function | Level 4
GSOF Membership Lounge
Access Level: Global SOF Member
The GSOF Membership Lounge is a central hub for members to step away from the pace of the week and connect in a more relaxed setting. Located at the Embassy Suites, the space offers complimentary refreshments and a comfortable, climate-controlled environment designed for casual conversations and meaningful interactions.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Embassy Suites
Prefunction Area | Level 2
Sponsored By:
Outpost Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day at The Outpost with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the Outpost Exhibition Tent before heading into the day’s demonstrations and activities.
WHEN: Tuesday, 20 May, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WHERE: SOF Week Outpost
Peter O. Knight Airfield
Hat-mosphere Station
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Create your own custom SOF Week hat at the Hat-Mosphere Station. This interactive activation offers a hands-on experience and a unique takeaway from your time in the Space Capability Zone. Be sure to get there early, as only the first 500 attendees will receive the opportunity.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1
Launchpad Lounge
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
The Launchpad Lounge provides a comfortable, space-inspired setting to enjoy a coffee from the Rocket Coffee Station. Step away from the pace of SOF Week and enjoy a relaxed environment built for informal meetings and conversation.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1
Wellness Lounge
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
The Wellness Lounge offers a dedicated space to reset and recharge during SOF Week. Featuring complimentary massage services, including electrotherapy and deep tissue options, this activation supports recovery and helps attendees stay energized throughout the week.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Pre-function | Level 1
Rally Point Live
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Kick off your Outpost experience at Rally Point Live, featuring a performance by Hunter Dawson alongside a guided mezcal tasting with O’Kahan Agave, where founder Sean Keane, a former Special Forces and retired Command Sergeant Major, shares small-batch mezcal and a story rooted in tradition, resilience, and reinvention. This activation offers an afternoon of live music, energy, and connection in a relaxed outdoor setting.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE: The SOF Week Outpost
Peter O. Knight Airport | The Biergarten
Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Unwind and connect at the Exhibit Hall Networking Reception. Engage with industry partners, explore exhibits, and continue meaningful conversations in a relaxed, social atmosphere designed to foster connection across the SOF community.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Exhibition Halls | Level 2
Sponsored By:
Study Hall Social
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Take a break at the Study Hall Social, a relaxed gathering within the Education Zone. Enjoy light bites and beverages while connecting with fellow attendees, participate in the GSOF Human Performance & Wellness Committee Meet & Greet, and complete your wine tasting “Report Card” along the way.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1
Wednesday, 20 May
SOF Week Exhibition Athletic Training (SWEAT)
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
SWEAT is a dynamic, fitness-driven activation that challenges participants while fostering connection across the SOF community. Built around performance and resilience, it offers a different way to engage during SOF Week.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
WHERE: Cotanchobee Park
601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Sponsored By:
Exhibit Hall Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day with meaningful connections at this morning networking breakfast. Join fellow attendees for informal conversation, light fare, and an opportunity to engage with members of the SOF community before the day’s programming begins.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
WHERE: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-function | Level 4
GSOF Membership Lounge
Access Level: Global SOF Member
The GSOF Membership Lounge is a central hub for members to step away from the pace of the week and connect in a more relaxed setting. Located at the Embassy Suites, the space offers complimentary refreshments and a comfortable, climate-controlled environment designed for casual conversations and meaningful interactions.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: Embassy Suites
Prefunction Area | Level 2
Sponsored By:
Outpost Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day at The Outpost with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the Outpost Exhibition Tent before heading into the day’s demonstrations and activities.
WHEN: Wednesday, 19 May, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WHERE: SOF Week Outpost
Peter O. Knight Airfield
Launchpad Lounge
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
The Launchpad Lounge provides a comfortable, space-inspired setting to enjoy a coffee from the Rocket Coffee Station. Step away from the pace of SOF Week and enjoy a relaxed environment built for informal meetings and conversation.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1
Wellness Lounge
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
The Wellness Lounge offers a dedicated space to reset and recharge during SOF Week. Featuring complimentary massage services, including electrotherapy and deep tissue options, this activation supports recovery and helps attendees stay energized throughout the week.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Pre-function | Level 1
Launchpad Lounge Reception
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Join the Launchpad Lounge Reception for a more curated networking experience within a comfortable, space-inspired setting and enjoy “SOF Serve” Ice Cream. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the United States Space Command, Master Gunnery Sergeant (Ret) Scott Stalker.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1
SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Connect with organizations supporting the SOF community at the SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception. This gathering highlights nonprofits and mission-driven groups dedicated to resilience, transition, and long-term support.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Tampa Convention Center
SOF Community Corridor | Level 1
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Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
Wrap up your day at the Exhibit Hall Networking Reception, a central gathering that brings together attendees, industry, and partners across the show floor.
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE: Tampa Convention Center
East, Central, and West Exhibit Halls | Level 3
Sponsored By:
Thursday, 21 May
Exhibit Hall Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day with meaningful connections at this morning networking breakfast. Join fellow attendees for informal conversation, light fare, and an opportunity to engage with members of the SOF community before the day’s programming begins.
WHEN: Thursday, 21 May, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
WHERE: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-function | Level 4
GSOF Membership Lounge
Access Level: Global SOF Member
The GSOF Membership Lounge is a central hub for members to step away from the pace of the week and connect in a more relaxed setting. Located at the Embassy Suites, the space offers complimentary refreshments and a comfortable, climate-controlled environment designed for casual conversations and meaningful interactions.
WHEN: Thursday, 21 May, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Embassy Suites
Prefunction Area | Level 2
Sponsored By:
Outpost Networking Breakfast
Access Level: Full Conference Attendees
Start your day at The Outpost with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily in the Outpost Exhibition Tent before heading into the day’s demonstrations and activities.
WHEN: Thursday, 21 May, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WHERE: SOF Week Outpost
Peter O. Knight Airfield
Launchpad Lounge
Access Level: Exhibition and Full Conference Attendees
The Launchpad Lounge provides a comfortable, space-inspired setting to enjoy a coffee from the Rocket Coffee Station. Step away from the pace of SOF Week and enjoy a relaxed environment built for informal meetings and conversation.
WHEN: Thursday, 21 May, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Westin Tampa Waterside
Oasis Ballroom | Level 1