The Hurlburt Field Innovation Day & Tech Expo 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 Hurlburt Field 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.


0830–0930 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.
0930–1300 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 base 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

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

Collaborate

  • Connect with industry partners
  • Meet new solutions providers
  • Discover ways to adapt new technologies into existing infrastructures

Educate

  • Share knowledge on future requirements
  • Learn about enhancements to current products and services
  • Satisfy your industry outreach goals and objectives

Register to Attend

  Explore Emerging Technology Solutions

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 Package

  • 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

Register to Exhibit

  Attendees

  • Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
  • 1st Special Operations Wing: 1st Special Operations Comptroller Squadron; 1st Special Operations Theater Air Operations Squadron; 25th Intelligence Squadron; 28th Intelligence Squadron
  • 1st Special Operations Group: 1st Special Operations Support Squadron; 4th Special Operations Squadron; 8th Special Operations Squadron; 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron; 15th Special Operations Squadron; 34th Special Operations Squadron; 65th Special Operations Squadron;73d Special Operations Squadron
  • 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group 
  • 1st Special Operations Mission Support Group: 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron; 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron; 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron; 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron; 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron; 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron
  • 1st Special Operations Medical Group 
  • 492nd Special Operations Wing: 19th Special Operations Squadron; 371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron
  • 24th Special Operations Wing 
  • 361st Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group 
  • 39th Information Operations Squadron; 717th Information Operations Squadrons
  • 505th Command and Control Wing: 505th Communications Squadron; 505th Test and Training Group; 505th Training Squadron
  • 720th Special Tactics Group: 720th Operations Support Squadron; 23rd Special Tactics Squadron; 10th Combat Weather Squadron
  • 566th Red Horse; 823rd Red Horse
  • 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron
  • 2nd Special Operations Squadron (Air Force Reserve Command)
  • Air Force Special Operations Advanced Capabilities Squadron

Ready to Exhibit? Visit our Exhibitor Information page  for full details on event logistics, deadlines, and exhibitor policies.

  Requested Technologies

  • Tactical data links (Link-16, MADL integration, JADC2-enabling tech)
  • Secure SATCOM (LEO/MEO resilient comms)
  • Cross-domain solutions (CDS)
  • Mobile/expeditionary command and control systems
  • Coalition-interoperable communications
  • Software-defined radios (SDR)
  • AI-enabled decision support tools
  • Zero-trust network architectures
  • Multi-INT data fusion platforms
  • Full Motion Video (FMV) exploitation
  • AI/ML-enabled ISR analytics
  • Edge processing for ISR platforms
  • ISR PED (Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination) tools
  • Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)
  • ISR data tagging, search, and dissemination tools
  • Defensive cyber operations tools
  • Network monitoring and threat detection
  • Endpoint protection for tactical systems
  • Supply-chain cyber risk management
  • Secure cloud solutions (IL4–IL6)
  • Identity, credential, and access management (ICAM)
  • Electromagnetic spectrum awareness tools
  • GPS-denied navigation solutions
  • EW threat detection and warning systems
  • Counter-UAS EW solutions
  • SIGINT/EW payloads for aircraft and UAS
  • Small UAS / Group 1–3 drones
  • Autonomous ISR platforms
  • Counter-UAS systems
  • Swarm technologies

  • UAS launch/recovery in austere environments
  • Maritime and ground autonomous platforms
  • Predictive maintenance and AI-enabled logistics
  • Aircraft survivability equipment
  • Advanced sensors and avionics upgrades
  • Additive manufacturing (3D printing for parts)
  • Aircraft corrosion control
  • Sustainment analytics and supply optimization
  • Tactical communications (man-portable)
  • Precision navigation and targeting
  • Wearable technologies
  • Battlefield medical devices
  • Tactical power generation and energy storage
  • Environmental sensors and weather systems
  • Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) training
  • Digital twins
  • Mission rehearsal systems
  • Synthetic battlespaces
  • VR/AR for SOF training
  • After-action review (AAR) tools
  • Expeditionary basing solutions
  • Smart warehousing and asset tracking
  • Energy resilience and microgrids
  • Renewable energy for deployed operations
  • Rapid runway repair technologies
  • Integrated base defense systems
  • Physical access control
  • AI-enabled surveillance
  • Perimeter security sensors
  • Insider threat detection

Technology Match