The Joint Industry Forum at Kelley Barracks is  designed to drive innovation, collaboration, and learning by connecting government personnel with industry leaders to address mission needs and explore advanced technology solutions. Open to all USAG Stuttgart personnel and conveniently located on Patch Barracks, the goal of this free event is to get real capabilities into the hands of the warfighter.

Exhibiting companies are encouraged to showcase their solutions through live demonstrations and hands-on training, providing valuable insights and practical experience to attendees. This is your chance to highlight how your technology can meet the evolving demands of today’s mission environments.


“In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, the speed at which we can identify, develop, and deploy new capabilities is critical. We can no longer afford to rely on traditional acquisition processes that take years to deliver results,” – Sally Pfenning, Director of Requirements and Resource Integration, United States European CommandCourtesy of: U.S. European Command Public Affairs

TUESDAY 21 JULY


  Kelley Fitness Center

  0830 – 0930  Leadership Tour

  0930 – 1300  Tech Expo Exhibits Open

  Swabian Special Events Center

  1400 – 1700  Joint Capability Gap Brief

EUCOM and AFRICOM will present a SECRET level briefing outlining technology requirements to address operational gaps. Attendance requires a SECRET level clearance.

The Joint Industry Forum at Patch Barracks is  designed to drive innovation, collaboration, and learning by connecting government personnel with industry leaders to address mission needs and explore advanced technology solutions. Open to all USAG Stuttgart personnel and conveniently located on Patch Barracks, the goal of this free event is to get real capabilities into the hands of the warfighter.

Exhibiting companies are encouraged to showcase their solutions through live demonstrations and hands-on training, providing valuable insights and practical experience to attendees. This is your chance to highlight how your technology can meet the evolving demands of today’s mission environments.


“In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, the speed at which we can identify, develop, and deploy new capabilities is critical. We can no longer afford to rely on traditional acquisition processes that take years to deliver results,” – Sally Pfenning, Director of Requirements and Resource Integration, United States European CommandCourtesy of: U.S. European Command Public Affairs

TUESDAY 21 JULY


  Kelley Fitness Center

  0830 – 0930  Leadership Tour

  0930 – 1300  Tech Expo Exhibits Open

  Swabian Special Events Center

  1400 – 1700  Joint Capability Gap Brief

EUCOM and AFRICOM will present a SECRET level briefing outlining technology requirements to address operational gaps. Attendance requires a SECRET level clearance.

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?

Educate

  • Stay informed on the latest industry trends impacting the warfighter and support teams
  • Learn about enhancements to current technologies and capabilities
  • Gain insight into emerging tech directly relevant to your mission environment

Inform

  • Engage with government and industry leaders in a collaborative setting
  • Share mission challenges and discuss potential solutions
  • Exchange information on future operational needs and strategic direction

Empower

  • Connect with innovative solution providers through live demos and hands-on training
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies tailored to mission success
  • Discover actionable ways to integrate new capabilities into existing systems

Register to Attend    View Exhibitors



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?

Educate

  • Stay informed on the latest industry trends impacting the warfighter and support teams
  • Learn about enhancements to current technologies and capabilities
  • Gain insight into emerging tech directly relevant to your mission environment

Inform

  • Engage with government and industry leaders in a collaborative setting
  • Share mission challenges and discuss potential solutions
  • Exchange information on future operational needs and strategic direction

Empower

  • Connect with innovative solution providers through live demos and hands-on training
  • Explore cutting-edge technologies tailored to mission success
  • Discover actionable ways to integrate new capabilities into existing systems

Register to Attend


View Exhibitors


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
  • Three company representatives at your table
  • Company listing on event website and printed exhibitor directory

  Attendees

  • US Africa Command (AFRICOM)
    • AFRICOM J1 – Manpower and Personnel
    • AFRICOM J2 – Intelligence
    • AFRICOM J3 – Operations
    • AFRICOM J4 – Logistics
    • AFRICOM J5 – Strategy, Engagement, and Programs
    • AFRICOM J6 – C4S Systems
    • AFRICOM J8 – Resources and Assessments
  • Cyberspace Operations-Integrated Planning Element
  • U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA)
  • DISA Europe
  • USAG Stuttgart
  • NIWC Stuttgart
  • U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVFORAF)
  • Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF)
  • U.S. European Command (USEUCOM)
  • 66th Military Intelligence Brigade
Register to Exhibit

 

 

TECHNOLOGY MATCH

Do you have a emerging technology that may address an AFRICOM S&T Focus Area? Please provide your information below to further discuss how your company can assist with any of these products or services of interest. 

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  TECHNOLOGIES OF FOCUS 

  Personnel Recovery & Accountability 

Drone-assisted opsExpeditionary friendly force tracking (Air/Land)Emergency locator beaconsContested PR support 

  Resilient Communications / Assured PNT 

C4I enhancement (OCONUS Cloud, global fires network)C5ISR and expeditionary data transportCross-Domain Solutions for info-sharingLayered alternative PNT solutions 

   Non-traditional and Digital ISR 

Long-range / long-enduranceLow payload SWAPMulti-Domain AMTI / GMTITagging / tracking / locating; detection of WMDCommercial ISR integration 

   Austere Medical Support 

Rapid critical and surgical care (2-3 hours)TelemedicineEarly disease prevention, detection, diagnosis, preventionBio surveillance / Modeling / InformaticsDrone delivery support 

   Global Integration Enablers 

All Domain Awareness (Air / Space / Maritime)Global Fires IntegrationDefense Economics Tech Enablers 

   Mission Assurance & Protection 

C-UXS (Grps1-3) for fixed base, convoys and maritime opsIAMD Augmentation / Integration (Grps4 & 5)Distributed C2 and contested logistics enablers; Low cost and attritable strike options 

   Operational Energy 

Micro and austere energy generation solutionsUnique water creation / purification solutionsWaste-to-energy disposalEnergy-efficient structures (housing, offices) 

   Environmental Monitoring 

Real-time severe weather detect/track/forecastAtmospheric profilingAustere airfield weather observingSpace weather prediction & associated enhancementsLight detection and ranging  

   AI/ML & Enhanced Data Analytics  

Maven Smart Systems and Advana IntegrationBiometric and Forensic supportOperational Medicine Info SystemsMission Partner Bi-directional support 

   Low Resource Language ID 

Language-agnostic speech technologyRapid response automation for language identificationSpecific targets are low-resource/low density languages 

AFRICOM S&T Focus Areas