Defense Logistics & Energy Summit

Join Leaders From Across the Defense Logistics & Energy Community

September 22 - 23, 2026 | Reston, VA

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SEPTEMBER 22-23, 2026

Winning Tomorrow's Multi-Domain Battle Through Technology-Driven Defense Logistics 

At the 2026 IDGA Defense Logistics & Energy Summit, you’ll join thought leaders from the US Department of Defense, allied nations, and industry to tackle today’s toughest logistics and support challenges head-on.
 
Participate in discussions that explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of defense logistics and procurement, including AI, data analytics for prediction and maintenance, unmanned delivery, and more. Examine the cyber risks impacting logistics and supply chain operations, assess vulnerabilities across the defense industrial base, and identify strategies to reduce reliance on foreign materials. Alongside other logistics experts, you’ll address the resilience challenges facing the defense industrial base and evaluate ongoing efforts to stay ahead of near-peer competitors.
 
This summit is built for leaders just like you, committed to supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience, now and in the future. 

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How DLA is Transforming Defense Logistics Through Data and AI

IDGA had the privilege of interviewing Adarryl Roberts, Chief Information Officer at the DLA and the lead architect behind their digital strategy. In this conversation, Mr. Roberts shares how the agency is supporting long-term growth and innovation. 

Beginner's Guide to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

This report looks at the work the DLA is doing in 2025, including a glimpse at the challenges they face, and the various supply chains the organization is responsible for, but first, it’s important to take a step back and understand how the agency was formed. 

How the Trump Administration is Reshaping the Defense Industrial Base

Read this report from IDGA to gain insights into President Trump's “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base” executive orders and their impact on the defense industry. 

Insights from the Austrian Armed Forces on Logistics Innovation

Delivered by Brigadier General Stefan Lampl, Commander of the Austrian Forces Logistics School, Austrian Armed Forces, this presentation explores how militaries must adapt to operate in contested environments, details on the Austrian Research Project, and ensuring military readiness.


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Wondering What's In Store?

✔️ Timely and high-priority topics, including AI and advanced data tools, autonomous delivery, space cargo, contested environments, logistics transformation, and more!

✔️ Representation from across each of the services, including senior leaders from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Space Force

✔️ Networking opportunities with more than 250 senior decision-makers, logistics experts, and energy leaders from across DoD, industry, and allied forces 

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Sponsorship is the most effective solution to share your company’s idea to senior professionals from across the defense logistics and energy industries, who are looking to discuss all innovations and solutions that can improve agility, resilience, dynamic threat response, and warfighter readiness.

Whether your objective is to cement your reputation as a leading defence hardware/tech provider, or ensure that you are front of mind with your target customers, the Defense Logistics & Energy Summit offers you the ideal platform to get your message across. 

Testimonials

A Word From Our Attendees

The IDGA Defense Logistics & Support Summit is a hidden opportunity to hear from top level enablers across the force and our defense industrial base partners. Attending this summit is something that all professional logistics personnel across the forces should attend.

Supply Officer, United States Marine Corps, MARFORCYBER

Premier defense logistics event for professionals in government and industry that are forward looking, seeking relevant information and connection with the leaders and SMEs of today.

Project Solutions Architect, BAE Systems

The Defense Logistics and Support conference provided an insightful opportunity to see Logistics through different lenses. This conference is essential for providing warfighters the awareness of the future of conflicts.

Innovation and Modernization Officer/Maintenance Management Officer, United States Marine Corps

Overall, this was an excellent event. Information presented was impactful and relevant. I am looking forward to next year. Keep up the good work!!

Contested Logistics, Lockheed Martin Aerospace

It was a privilege to be able to attend an event like this. Engaging Commercial/Industry Leaders, retired leaders alongside of current leaders. Linking of history with present challenges...combined with a path forward. Inspiring our direction and alignment

Data Strategist, Defense Contract Management Agency

I felt this was one of the best conferences I have attended this year. It flowed great and the interaction with the instant polls and overall discussion was very helpful. It put everyone at ease and allowed for thoughtful and more importantly helpful consideration.

Senior Director, Exiger Government Solutions

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