MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024
Industry Sessions

There will be a variety of Industry-focused sessions, to include a SOF AT&L Intro, SBIR and CRADA 101s, SOFWERX briefings, and more.

Sessions will run from 0900 – 1630.

More details will be available via the full agenda soon.

SOF for Life Transition Seminar

The SOF for Life Transition Seminar hosted by the Honor Foundation is open to SOF and SOF enablers who are transitioning or recently transitioned from Active Duty Service.

Seminars will be held May 6, 2024 from 0900 – 1600.

Retired Senior SOF Leader Sessions (RSSL)

As in previous years, the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) will host the RSSL.

Sessions will run from 0800 – 1600.

**This event is by invitation only.

Global SOF 10th Anniversary Reception

The SOF Week co-sponsors at the Global SOF Foundation will host their 10th Anniversary Reception on May 6, 2024, at Sparkman Wharf from 1800 – 2100.

More information will be posted soon.

TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024
Conference Sessions

The SOF Week Conference will be in full swing! It includes General Interest, Industry, and Professional Development sessions.

0830 – 1410: General Symposium
1015 – 1615: Professional Development Sessions
1115 – 1645: Industry Sessions
More details will be available via the full agenda soon.

Exhibition Hall
This year, SOF Week will have two Exhibition Halls! They will be held in the JW Marriott and the Tampa Convention Center.

1000 – 1730: JW Marriott Exhibition Halls Open
1000 – 1600: Tampa Convention Center Exhibition Halls Open
Click below for the Exhibition Hall floor plan.

Floor Plan

SOF Week Exhibition Capabilities Demonstrations

Attendees will have the opportunity to see capability demonstrations outside of the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa Bay from selected industry vendors.

Demonstrations will take place in The Docks and The Keyhole, from 1000 – 1130 and 1400 – 1530.

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Networking Receptions

Join us for a Networking Reception on Tuesday evening to wrap up the first day of SOF Week.

1500 – 1700: Exhibit Hall Networking Reception at the JW Marriott Exhibition Hall
The reception is open to ALL SOF Week attendees.

Additional Events
Tuesday will kick off a variety of additional events, to include concerts, fundraisers, networking, and happy hours.

Details about additional events coming soon!

WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2024
Conference Sessions
The SOF Week Conference continues! It includes General Interest, Industry, and Professional Development sessions.

0900 – 1145: General Symposium
1015 – 1645: Professional Development Sessions
1000 – 1630: Industry Sessions
More details will be available via the full agenda soon.

Exhibition Hall Open
This year, SOF Week will have two Exhibition Halls! They will be held in the JW Marriott and the Tampa Convention Center.

1000 – 1600: JW Marriott Exhibition Halls Open
1000 – 1700: Tampa Convention Center Exhibition Halls Open
Click below for the Exhibition Hall floor plan.

Floor Plan

SOF Week Exhibition Capabilities Demonstrations

Attendees will have the opportunity to see capability demonstrations outside of the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa Bay from selected industry vendors. Don’t miss out on these demonstrations.

Demonstrations will take place in The Docks and The Keyhole.

SUBMIT YOUR DEMO IDEA

Receptions & Additional Events
Exhibition Hall Networking Receptions:

1500 – 1600: SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception
1500 – 1700: Exhibit Hall Networking Reception at the Tampa Convention Center
Both events above are open to ALL SOF Week attendees.

USSOCOM International Reception:

USSOCOM will host invited partner nation guests at an evening reception at a venue to be determined. **This event is by invitation only.

Additional Events:

Wednesday will feature a variety of additional events, please check our Additional Events page for more information (coming soon).

USSOCOM Capabilities Demonstration
This year will feature the Capabilities Demonstration! This exciting demonstration will take place on the water, outside of the Tampa Convention Center.

Don’t miss this dynamic demonstration, starting at 1200.

THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2024
Conference Sessions
The final day of the SOF Week Conference features General Interest, Industry, and Professional Development sessions!

0900 – 1145: General Symposium
1000 – 1445: Professional Development Sessions
1000 – 1130: Industry Sessions
More details will be available via the full agenda soon.

Exhibition Hall Open
The SOF Week Exhibition Hall will officially open from 1200 – 1500. Don’t miss your last chance to meet with exhibitors!

Click below for the Exhibition Hall floor plan.

Floor Plan

SOF AT&L Awards Ceremony
The annual SOF AT&L Awards Ceremony will take place from 1330 – 1430 and is only open to SOF AT&L employees.

More details will be available via the full agenda soon.

USSOCOM Awards Ceremony & Dinner

The USSOCOM Awards Ceremony and Dinner is a longstanding highlight of USSOCOM’s annual conference. It will take place from 1800 – 2200 at the Marriott Water Street Hotel.

**Requires ticket purchase during SOF Week registration.

We are extremely excited to convene the community at SOF Week 2024. This convention for U.S. and International SOF will include a diverse slate of programs, to include professional development sessions, interactive discussions about the future of SOF, and an up-close view of some of the best tech available to our warfighters. GSOF looks forward to working with USSOCOM to make SOF Week 2024 an impactful event.
Stuart Bradin
President and CEO, GSOF

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