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Soldier lethality & protection
Weapons systems, protective equipment, optics, next-generation squad technologies and the survivability needs of the dismounted soldier.
2027 sponsorship & exhibition
Shape the next ground maneuver conversation.
Position your capabilities alongside the military leaders, acquisition stakeholders and operational experts tackling the next generation of soldier lethality, survivability, mobility and training.
March 30–31, 2027Columbus, Georgia
THE TACTICAL EDGE / 2027
Build.
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Field.Where emerging capability meets operational need
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Field.Where emerging capability meets operational need
Why this conversation matters
The requirement is moving.Be closer to it.
Modern ground forces need capability that can move from soldier feedback to testing, integration and operational use—faster.
Against the backdrop of changes to U.S. Army acquisition, emerging Mobile Brigade Combat Team requirements and a rapidly evolving battlefield, the 2027 summit is designed to connect military end users with the industry teams developing their next solutions.
For sponsors, the opportunity is more than visibility: hear the operational priorities, demonstrate relevance, and build relationships with the communities influencing future requirements and readiness.
02Focused days in Columbus, Georgia—close to Fort Benning and the U.S. Army's ground maneuver community.
The commercial imperative
From frontline need to fielded capability. Join the discussion between the two.
Built around the 2027 agenda
Five capability conversations worth being part of.
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Drones, counter-UAS & autonomy
The changing drone threat, unmanned systems, low-cost experimentation and capabilities required for increasingly agile formations.
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AI, sensing & tactical decisions
AI-enabled mission planning, resilient communications, situational awareness and faster decision-making at the tactical edge.
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Live, synthetic & joint training
Modernized live training, simulation, constructive environments, interoperability and preparing soldiers for contested operating conditions.
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Requirements, experimentation & acquisition
Soldier feedback, the Maneuver Battle Lab, testing pathways and the push to translate innovation into usable military capability.
The community you want to reach
Built for the people who define, test and use capability.
Future Ground Maneuver is designed to bring together the operational voices and technical decision influencers industry needs to understand—not simply a broad defense audience.
Military & government
- Infantry and ground maneuver commanders
- Capability, program and acquisition leaders
- Maneuver Center of Excellence and Maneuver Battle Lab stakeholders
- Research, development, experimentation and testing teams
- Training, simulation and readiness leaders
- U.S. Marine Corps and allied force representatives
Industry & technology
- Infantry weapons and soldier protection providers
- UAS, counter-UAS and autonomy innovators
- Electro-optics, sensors and situational awareness companies
- Tactical communications and dismounted networking specialists
- Live, virtual and synthetic training providers
- System integrators, primes and emerging technology businesses
Voices shaping the discussion
On the 2027 speaker programme.
LTG (Ret.) Milford Beagle
Conference Chair; Former Commanding General, Combined Arms Center, U.S. Army
Elmer Roman
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acquisition Interoperability & Integration
BG Shane Taylor
Capability Program Executive, Command & Control Information Network, U.S. Army
COL Ryan Bell
3rd Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army
COL Chris Johnes
Director, National Simulation Center, U.S. Army
Thomas DeVoe
Director, Weapons Systems & Technology, DEVCOM Armaments Center, U.S. Army
Speaker line-up and participation are subject to programme updates and final approvals where applicable.
Engagement formats
Be seen. Be heard. Be part of the solution.
Choose the right balance of thought leadership, hands-on visibility and relationship building. The team can discuss available options aligned with your commercial objectives.
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Thought leadership & speaking
Contribute an industry perspective to agenda-aligned conversations through a speaking opportunity, subject to availability and editorial approval.
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Strategic panel participation
Join military, technical and industry voices to examine operational challenges and practical routes to capability development.
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Exhibition & technology showcase
Give prospects a tangible understanding of your capabilities in a dedicated exhibitor setting; demonstration options can be discussed.
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Hosted networking
Build rapport through sponsored hospitality, receptions or other curated networking formats where offered.
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Brand visibility
Extend your presence through on-site signage, strategic placements and pre-event promotion, depending on package selection.
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Dedicated meeting opportunities
Make space for deeper discussions with relevant contacts using private meeting arrangements where available.
Partnership pathways
From headline presence to targeted visibility.
Four Star Lead Partner
Broad thought leadership, hosted relationship-building and extensive event visibility.
Three Star Partner
A high-profile programme role coupled with a substantial exhibition footprint.
Two Star A Speaking + Exhibition
Sharing expertise while maintaining a visible physical presence.
Two Star B Speaking-led
A presentation-led presence without the full exhibition component.
One Star Exhibition-led
Showcasing capabilities and initiating relationships through exhibition.
In the words of the community
The value is in the conversation.
“Definitely did a great job letting the community know where the commands are headed. Setting was intimate and allowed for a real personal engagement.”Solutions Engineer, Peraton
“It has been very valuable, not just for us as an industry but to be able to connect different users and for them to exchange experience”Bid Manager, Saab AB
Plan your approach
Start with the right intelligence.
Explore the 2026 audience and sponsorship materials to inform your partnership planning.
Let's discuss your place at the summit
Put your capability where it matters.
Whether you want to shape the debate, showcase a solution or build relationships with the relevant ground maneuver community, discuss the best-fit opportunity with the IDGA team.
Contact Johnathon Brooks
Johnathon BrooksSenior Sponsorship Manager
IDGApartner@idga.org
IDGApartner@idga.org
