DLA Corporate Events
The DLA Corporate Events team serves as the catalyst for strategic engagements at conferences and expositions. The program provides a platform to promote the DLA brand, optimize corporate communications, business development, and Customer/Industry support.
- Promotes DLA products and services to expand awareness of the DLA capabilities
- Serves as an interface outlet for the Enterprise… initiating business development elements to expand DLA’s strategic partners
Upcoming Events
30 Apr – 2 May 2024
Modern Day Marine® (MDM): The largest military equipment and systems, services and technology exposition dedicated to the U.S Marine Corps and those with an identifiable relationship to the Marine Corps will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.. This year’s show will feature the OBJ1 wargaming convention, briefings from leading DOD and Marine leaders, and more than 300 exhibitors representing the latest warfighting technologies.
7-9 May 2024
Defense Industrial Base Conference (DIBCON): The American economy is the cornerstone that the Department of Defense and the big defense prime contractors rely on more than ever. Manufacturers can have direct communication with senior Pentagon officials and decision-makers through the forum provided by DIBCON 2024 held in Oklahoma City, OK. DIBCON welcomes manufacturers of all kinds, regardless of whether you have prior experience working on defense contracts, have been making fruitless attempts to grow your defense business, or have never given this huge opportunity any thought. The simple goal of DIBCON is to expand the number of small and medium-sized defense industry producers through discussion and action. Meeting Defense buyers one-on-one and having educational conversations with professionals who assist small business growth and success are opportunities that DIBCON offers. DLA is in Booth # 106
6-10 May 2024
Special Operations Forces (SOF): SOF is the leading conference for the entire SOF community. It brings together industry and leading USSOCOM leaders to address challenges, initiatives, and provide the most advanced capabilities in SOF operators’ hands. It is a learning and networking event that brings together industry, governmental, academic, and international stakeholders. Registration will open early February 2024.
Note: DLA will not have a booth at the event this year, however, if you have any questions, please contact the DLA Customer Advocate Team at: customeroutreach@dla.mil
14-17 May 2024
Surface Force Protection Conference (SFPC): This year's event theme is "Ready Now - Contested Joint Force Deployments to and through Strategic Ports." The combined conference of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and the Center for American Studies (CAS) at Christopher Newport University is scheduled to take place in Newport News, Virginia. The SFPC examines a wide range of issues related to deploying forces and delivering sustainment to the point of need by bringing together professionals in logistics and transportation from the US government, business, and Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLE). In addition to networking at receptions and the exhibit hall, attendees will have the chance to participate in breakout sessions and meetings, interact with keynote speakers, moderators, and panelists. DLA is in booth # 1.
Questions
For questions about the upcoming events above, use the event links or contact
corporateevents@dla.mil. For the events below, please visit the event pages for more event-specific details and contact information.
For the DLA Capstone Events, please contact IndustryEngagement@dla.mil with any questions.