EVENT OVERVIEW
SOFWERX is hosting a workshop focused on Defense IT, Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence.
This event provides a direct path to government funding through OTAs, FAR-based contracts, and PIAs. Participants influence future technology roadmaps for SOF and CIA operators and may be selected for follow-on Technology Sprints and Evaluation (TSE) awards.
CORE DETAILS
- Date: 2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24
- Location: Chantilly, VA
- Format: In-Person
- Audience: Technical experts, engineers, scientists, and developers from industry, academia, and government labs specializing in SOF and CIA missions.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
- RCA17 Collaboration Event (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
REGISTRATION
- Cost: Free
Registration: https://events.sofwerx.org/rca17
BD INTELLIGENCE
Agencies Represented: USSOCOM, CIA
Key Themes: Field-Forward Operations, Data Dense Environments, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Edge Device Optimization, Low-signature data transmission, Technology Roadmaps
Networking Opportunities:
- Facilitated exercises using systems engineering frameworks
- Collaborative team-based focus area sessions
SPONSORS
- ICWERX (Collaborator)
- USSOCOM Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) (Government Sponsor)
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Directorate of Science & Technology (DS&T) (Government Sponsor)
- DEFENSEWERX




