Events

A listing of future and past events in the world of special operations. Conferences, exhibits, charity, educational, competition, and more.

GSOF Europe Symposium 2026

2026 GSOF Symposium Europe in Rome

September 25, 2026 Guest 0

The 10th annual Global Special Operations Forces (GSOF) Symposium Europe will take place this year from 6-8 October 2026 in Rome, Italy. The event is co-sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Defense, with support from the Italian Special Operations community, and will bring together members of the global SOF community, industry.

SOF Events Calendar for October 2026

October 2026 SOF Events

September 15, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this October? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.

Narrative Strategy Symposium 2026

Narrative Strategy Symposium – Sep 30, 2026

September 11, 2026 John Friberg 0

Homeland Security Today and Narrative Strategies are hosting the first-ever Narrative Strategy Symposium on Wednesday, September 30, in Arlington, Virginia. The participants and attendees will explore how narratives shape security, public trust, decision-making, and national resilience.

SOF Events for September 2026

September 2026 SOF Events

August 17, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this September? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings

Critical Minerals

Conference on Critical Minerals

July 20, 2026 John Friberg 0

The “Strategic Resources in Competion: Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Elements” conference is taking place in Reston, Virginia this week. The Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) and the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) are hosting the two-day conference. The gathering will be focused on the role of critical minerals and rare earth elements in strategic competition.

SOF Events August 2026

August 2026 SOF Events

July 14, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Explore notable special operations community events taking place in August 2026, including nonprofit fundraisers, memorial golf outings, networking opportunities, industry gatherings, an irregular warfare symposium, a theatrical production, and events supporting Green Berets, Navy SEALs, pararescuemen, veterans, and military families.

July 2026 SOF Events

July SOF Events

June 16, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this July? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings

Special Forces Association Convention 2026

Special Forces Association Convention June 2026

May 30, 2026 SOF News 0

The annual Special Forces Association Convention will be held in Fort Walton Beach, Florida from June 7-12, 2026. A host of activities and events on the Emerald Coast are planned to include golf tournament, motorcycle ride, beach day, evening socials, visits to Camp Rudder and Camp “Bull” Simons, and more.

ASD SO/LIC Derrick Anderson at SOF Week 2026.

ASD SO/LIC Addresses SOF Week 2026

May 23, 2026 DoD 0

Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of war for special operations and low-intensity conflict, closed out the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention in Tampa, Florida, today with a keynote speech that focused on underscoring the SOF community’s recent successes, as well as articulating his vision for its future.

SOF Leaders Discuss Partnerships at SOF Week 2026

SOF Leaders Discuss Value of Partnerships at SOF Week 2026

May 21, 2026 DoD 0

Senior military special operations forces leaders from the U.S., Sweden and the Philippines participated in a discussion panel about the importance of SOF partnerships and alliances, as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

SOF Events June 2026

June 2026 SOF Events

May 14, 2026 Lindsey Schmidt 0

Looking for upcoming Special Operations community events this June? Here are notable SOF events happening across the community, including nonprofit fundraisers, networking events, and industry gatherings.