INNOVATE.  COLLABORATE.  EDUCATE.

The Innovation Day at Fort Gordon aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and education by bringing together government and industry to address mission requirements and technology solutions. This event, open and free to all Fort Gordon personnel, offers a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies and engage with industry professionals.

Exhibiting companies are encouraged to provide live demos and hands-on training to benefit the attendees. Showcase your technology solutions to meet the ever-changing demands that their mission requires.

Exhibitors are not sponsored or endorsed by the Federal Government or the Department of War.

 

  0830–0900 – Senior Leadership Tour

Senior leaders and subject matter experts can efficiently preview exhibits and engage with exhibitors during this exclusive session. Each exhibitor will present their products and services in a one-minute pitch.

  0900–1300 – General Admission

Open to all personnel, this session allows attendees to explore exhibits and network with industry experts.

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY

This event welcomes all organizations, units, and tenant commands to explore, assess, and learn about current and upcoming technologies. Throughout the day, government and industry can work together on mission needs, with industry partners presenting their newest mission-focused technologies.

The event is free for all post personnel and takes place directly on your installation. Additionally, senior leaders have the chance to join a guided tour of the Expo before it opens to the public. It’s an excellent opportunity to identify potential solutions and products worth exploring further, and to engage in collaboration with other colleagues.

WHY ATTEND?

Innovate

  • Keep up to date on industry trends
  • Evaluate the latest emerging technologies related to your mission
  • Explore innovative solutions to current challenges

Collaborate

  • Engage with industry partners
  • Meet new solutions providers
  • Discover ways to integrate new technologies into current systems

Educate

  • Exchange information on future needs
  • Learn about enhancements to current products and services
  • Satisfy your industry outreach goals and objectives

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TECHNOLOGIES OF FOCUS

Cybersecurity
Counter-Infiltration, Cyber Intelligence, Threat Emulation

COMSEC
Encryption Devices, Post Quantum Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Zero Trust (ZT)

Electronic Warfare (EW)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), Electronic Protect (EP), Electronic Attack (EA), Global Positioning System (GPS), Electronic Decoys, Jamming, Spoofing, Deception

Network Infrastructure
Routers, Switches, Media Converters, Tactical Data Storage, Embedded Systems, Quantum Networking, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Wireless Network, Point to Point (PtP), Point to Multi Point (PtMP) Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Personal Area Network (PAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Virtual Private Network (VPN) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSFC)

Cloud Operations
Cloud Containerization, API Development, Cloud Security, Hybrid Cloud, Tactical Cloud

Network Orchestration
AI/ML enabled NETOPS, DEVOPS, Software Defined Networking

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Large Language Models (LLMs), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, Data Analytics

Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS)
Troposcatter, Free Space Optical (FSO), Ultraviolet Optical, Quantum Network Transport

Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), High Earth Orbit (HEO), Geosynchronous (GEO)

Terrestrial Line-of-Sight (LOS)
Software Defined RF Tactical Radio, TRILOS Tactical Radio, Light Fidelity (Li-Fi), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, 5G Cellular, Private Cellular

Communication Technologies Characteristics
High Speed, Low Latency, Secure, Tactical, Low Probability of Intercept / Low Probability of Detect (LPI/LPD), Low Size, Weight, and Power – Cost (SWaP-C)

INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS

Marketing strategies have evolved over time, yet the importance of engaging with customers in person remains unchanged. Demonstrating your strengths and connecting with a specific community of interest is a highly effective and economical method for building and nurturing customer connections. Exhibiting companies are advised to offer live demonstrations and interactive training sessions to enhance the attendees’ experience.

Exhibit Registration Includes

  • Table, chairs, and electricity
  • Post event attendee list with opt-in contact information
  • Inclusion in the Senior Leadership Tour (where applicable)
  • Three company representatives at your table
  • Company listing on event website and printed exhibitor directory

WHY EXHIBIT?

Fort Gordon is a major component of the U.S. Army’s operations, specifically in areas related to communication, training, and logistical support.

Key Units:

  • The U.S. Army Signal Corps, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, and other related cyber units are located here.
  • The U.S. Army’s Signal Corps plays a key role in the Army’s communications infrastructure and collaborates with industry partners specializing in networking, IT infrastructure, and communications hardware.
  • Fort Gordon plays an essential role in the military’s focus on cyber operations and electronic warfare. With the increasing importance of cyber defense and operations in modern warfare, the base supports training and operations related to cyber warfare, electronic signals, and information operations.
  • These units need the latest communication technologies and secure, resilient networks.

Training and Education Hub:

  • Fort Gordon is a hub for training and education. It houses several schools and training programs for the U.S. Army, including the Signal School, which trains soldiers in communication technologies and systems.
  • The base also has a focus on logistics and leadership training.
  • The Cyber Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy provides professional military education to develop NCOs who are equipped to lead and operate in large-scale combat operations (LSCO) within a multi-domain environment.

Support to Army Communication Systems:

  • Given its focus on communications, Fort Gordon supports the Army’s communication infrastructure, ensuring that the military can deploy, maintain, and operate advanced communication systems anywhere in the world.

Past Attendee Units:

  • U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE): G6; Cyber Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID); U.S. Army Signal School; Signal Leadership Development College; U.S. Army Cyber School; Cyber Battle Lab
  • U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER): Cyber Protection Brigade; 11th Cyber Battalion; 1st Cyber Battalion; 782nd Military Intelligence Battalion; 60th Signal Battalion (Offensive Cyber Operations)
  • 15th Signal Brigade: 369th Signal Battalion; 401st Cyber Battalion; 442nd Signal Battalion; 551st Signal Battalion
  • Fort Gordon Garrison Headquarters
  • Network Enterprise Center
  • U.S. Army Reserves: 335th Signal Command; 359th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade; 324th Expeditionary Signal Battalion
  • INSCOM: NSA-Georgia; 116th Military Intelligence Brigade; 513th Military Intelligence Brigade; 706th Military Intelligence Group
  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center
  • Defense Health Agency

Technology Match

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