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WHERE DEFENSE
MEETS INNOVATION

Solving urgent operational challenges from the seabed to space

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WHERE DEFENSE
MEETS INNOVATION

Solving urgent operational challenges from the seabed to space

REGISTER INTEREST

WHERE DEFENSE
MEETS INNOVATION

Solving urgent operational challenges from the seabed to space

REGISTER INTEREST

What is Apex Defense?

Not your typical tradeshow

Apex Defense is a dynamic defense technology event that unites warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, and industry leaders to tackle operational challenges from the seabed to low Earth orbit.

The mission is to accelerate the delivery of high-impact, mission-critical solutions to U.S. warfighters and allied forces, addressing urgent needs with near-term solutions.

To do this, Apex Defense puts the requirements of the warfighter at the spine of the program, within an environment that’s built for collaboration and action-orientated dialogue. 

ABOUT APEX DEFENSE

 

 

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MISSION-CRITICAL

MISSION-CRITICAL

The warfighter is at the spine of the program, with action-orientated discussion to tackle urgent operational challenges

NEAR-TERM

NEAR-TERM

Engage directly with key decision-makers and operators who are actively seeking technologies for immediate deployment in the field

DEFENSE TECH

DEFENSE TECH

An environment designed for innovators and cutting-edge technology companies to connect with DOD and the broader defense ecosystem

2025 CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDED

Apex Defense Conversations

Priming conversations ahead of Apex Defense editions, keep updated across a broad range of challenges attached to defense innovation.

  • "Challenges posed by the likes of China, Russia, and Iran are too immediate to rely solely on long-term solutions. Today’s available military and commercial technologies are more than sufficient to counter threats and exploit asymmetric opportunities. Engagements like Apex will help speed up the process in a way that’s long overdue."
    Bryan Clark
    Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute
  • "APEX provides the tailored ecosystem and dynamic interaction to achieve what the military and industry respectively need - a fighting edge to win and opportunities to innovate and thrive."
    Major General, Gordon B. “Skip” Davis Jr.
    U.S. Army (Ret.), Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, NATO
  • "Defence acquisition doesn’t need to be as transactional as I think its felt in the past: us against them. It takes people to be more transparent, to communicate more effectively and more frequently. Be in the room together. Find out what industry is building, how they're building it, and what their incentives are. No company can do it all; it's going to take an ecosystem of vendors to solve those problems. This is why Rowden is supporting Apex: we want to help set a new benchmark for technology provision to government and frontline operators."
    Robert Harper
    Founder & CEO, Rowden Technologies
  • "The Apex program offers a unique approach to creating synergy among defense professionals and innovators across industry. Its focus on the near-term is imperative. Indeed, the future is now as the US and its allies and partners across the globe and in industry face the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing geo-strategic and technological landscape. Rapid, relevant adaptation is in demand. Participation at Apex provides the opportunity to move that adaptation forward at speed and scale."
    Major General (Ret.) William ‘Bill’ Hix
    Director of Strategy, Plans & Policy, U.S. Army
  • "We need solutions now. We can’t wait for a cycle of Defense R&D that we’ve traditionally relied upon to deliver those solutions… What is going to get a PM to move faster to decide to look at a requirement more critically and differently to accelerate delivery to the warfighter."
    Shyam Sankar
    Chief Technology Officer, Palantir Technologies
  • "APEX is truly a unique opportunity for government, joint warfighters, and industry to discuss solutions to the barriers each encounters in rapid capability development relevant to today’s and tomorrow’s needs. A robust keynote lineup with breakout panels and sandbox huddles will inspire candid and robust discussions on the most important and relevant technology topics. With an emphasis on sharing innovative solutions among all the stakeholders, this format is exactly what we need to generate ideas, learn from each other, and take the momentum forward to implement solutions for rapid acquisition that will benefit our warfighters."
    Lieutenant General Lance Landrum
    U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Former Deputy Chair, NATO Military Committee

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As a delegate you will collaborate, learn and network with leaders and innovators delivering mission-critical solutions.

  Looking for an opportunity to pitch your solution, share your approach to a problem or feature your organization prominently throughout Apex? 
     
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