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.

April 11 – 13, 2027  | Washington, DC

Following a landmark 50th anniversary year, ADC returns to Washington for the 2027 Defense Communities National Summit — bringing together defense community leaders, industry partners, and government officials to keep the momentum going.

With major policy shifts now taking shape across the Department of War, 2027 is a critical year for turning conversation into action. Join ADC in the nation’s capital for timely insights on defense policy, installation readiness, and the partnerships that keep America’s military communities strong.

More information coming soon.