ADC50
May 11 – 13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Bringing together a special edition of the Defense Communities National Summit and our signature anniversary event, A Celebration of America’s Defense Communities, ADC50 will convene more than 1,500 leaders from the Department of Defense (DoD), Congress, installations, industry, and communities. This once-in-a-generation moment will honor five decades of partnership and rally the nation around a simple truth: national security starts at home, in the defense communities whose strength, resilience, and unwavering support allow missions—and military families—to thrive.
2026 Installation Innovation Forum
October 26 – 28, 2026 | Tampa Bay, FL
Welcome to Military Bay, USA™ and Tampa Bay, the proud host of Installation Innovation Forum 2026. A Great American Defense Community and home to MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa is where mission meets momentum. Expect fresh ideas, field-tested solutions, and partners who can scale them. With 100+ nonstop destinations and about 315 daily departures, travel is easy. Save the date and help build what’s next in installation innovation.