Workshop
AI / Autonomy Workshop
Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
Arlington, VA
AI and autonomy in contested operations.
Apply by Sep 8, 2026 (UTC)
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsPrograms & Seminars
Four offerings. One ladder. DTIP concluded in 2023. Scheduled DLIF, workshops, and Centurions cohorts for 2026–27.
DTIP
Updated 2026Defense Technology Innovation Program
MG supported the stand-up of the OSD(Policy) DTIP program from 2017, then led its Future Innovations Forum from 2019 to 2023 at the request of the OUSD(Policy) Executive Secretariat. Delivered at zero cost to DoD.
Duration
2019–2023
Participants
Program record
Next Cohort
Concluded 2023
Investment
Concluded
Program Features
- Narrative and mission-thread positioning
- Office/PEO mapping
- Pathway selection (SBIR, OTA, MTA, BAA, IDIQ)
- Meeting prep and artifacts
- 90-day execution plan
Application Deadline: Concluded 2023
Elite Program
Centurions
Updated 2026MG Disruptive Acceleration Program
Flagship six-month engagement for top-tier companies that already know they need named sponsors, not orientation. Public-private partnership posture with OSD Policy; execution support into Acquisition and Sustainment.
Duration
6 months minimum
Participants
15-20 companies per cohort
Next Cohort
See dated calendar below
Investment
Premium / custom
Program Features
- Flag/SES access against mapped offices
- Pathway execution
- One-on-one advisory
- Priority on classified and limited-access opportunities where eligible
- Fractal CTO / special advisor bench
Application Deadline: See dated calendar below
DLIF
Updated 2026Defense Logistics Innovation Forum
Structured forum connecting logistics and sustainment innovators with NAVSEA and defense stakeholders. Originated with NAVSEA PEO USC PMS 501. Showcase, navigation, and partnership facilitation — not a trade-show booth.
Duration
3 months
Participants
50+ companies per cohort
Next Cohort
See dated calendar below
Investment
Moderate / custom
Program Features
- Technology showcase
- Ecosystem orientation
- Office-level facilitation
- Market and roadmap intelligence
- Working sessions with logistics stakeholders
Application Deadline: See dated calendar below
Innovation Workshops
Updated 2026Technology-Specific Deep Dives
One- to two-day deep dives on a named problem set — AI/autonomy, C-UAS, EW, space, logistics, contested logistics, and acquisition pathways. Defense professionals in the room. Follow-up matching after the session.
Duration
1-2 days
Participants
20-100 by topic
Next Cohort
See calendar
Investment
Accessible / session fee
Program Features
- Expert brief
- Interactive demonstration
- End-user feedback
- Problem-solving block
- Post-session matching
Application Deadline: Varies by session
Program calendar
Published dates are shown below, including archived listings. Date-only application deadlines are inclusive through 23:59 UTC. Availability and admission require confirmation; this site does not track seats.
Program
Centurions Fall 2026
Oct 1, 2026
Alexandria, VA
Six-month acceleration engagement.
Apply by Sep 15, 2026 (UTC)
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsSummit
ICAM Summit 2026
1:30–6:30 PM ET (networking reception 5:30–6:30)
Oct 7, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
Program: 1:30 – 5:30 PM EDT
Networking reception: 5:30 – 6:30 PM EDT
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, Training Room 1E, Reston, VA
Identity, credential, and access management for defense and federal missions. Presented by Carahsoft and Marcantonio Global.
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsProgram
DLIF Fall 2026
Oct 15, 2026
Washington, DC
Defense Logistics Innovation Forum connecting innovators with NAVSEA and defense stakeholders.
Apply by Sep 30, 2026 (UTC)
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsWorkshop
C-UAS Workshop
Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Arlington, VA
Counter-UAS: from detection to defeat to sustainment.
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsWorkshop
EW / Resilient C2 Workshop
Feb 3, 2027 to Feb 4, 2027
Arlington, VA
Electronic warfare and resilient C2.
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsProgram
Centurions Spring 2027
Apr 1, 2027
Alexandria, VA
Six-month acceleration engagement.
Apply by Mar 1, 2027 (UTC)
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsProgram
DLIF Spring 2027
Apr 5, 2027
Washington, DC
Defense Logistics Innovation Forum.
Apply by Mar 15, 2027 (UTC)
Availability not confirmed
Program detailsWorkshop
Contested Logistics Workshop
May 5, 2027 to May 6, 2027
Arlington, VA
Contested logistics and maritime sustainment.
Availability not confirmed
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