Opportunity
SAM #EUCOM_2026_Joint_Innovation_Forum
DoD Seeks Technology Demonstrations for 2026 EUCOM/AFRICOM Joint Innovation Forum
Buyer
409th Contracting Support Battalion
Posted
May 06, 2026
Identifier
EUCOM_2026_Joint_Innovation_Forum
NAICS
541715, 541690, 561920, 541330, 541512
The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command and Army Materiel Command, is inviting industry partners to participate in the 2026 Joint Innovation Forum in Stuttgart, Germany, hosted by U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Army Materiel Command (AMC), Army Contracting Command (ACC), 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT office - Event organized by EUCOM and AFRICOM - Event Details: - Location: USAG Kelley Barracks (USAFRICOM HQ) and USAG Patch Barracks (USEUCOM HQ), Stuttgart, Germany - Two-day event with separate registration for each day - SECRET-level briefing available for qualified participants - Technology Needs and Focus Areas: - Personnel recovery, resilient communications, digital ISR, medical support, global integration, mission assurance, operational energy, environmental monitoring - Artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), language identification, kinetic and non-kinetic effects, integrated air and missile defense, undersea sensing, autonomous systems, counter-UAS - Cyberspace effects, electronic attack resilience, multi-level security cloud, all-domain planning, information superiority, resilient C4I - Logistics and sustainment, including early entry bulk fuel distribution - Participation Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities identified - Exhibitors are expected to provide live demonstrations and hands-on training tailored to the outlined science and technology needs - Solutions should address the priority technology gaps identified by EUCOM and AFRICOM - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Classified SECRET-level briefing for qualified participants - Emphasis on live, interactive demonstrations and hands-on training - Focus on operationally relevant, innovative solutions for joint military environments
Description
You are invited to exhibit and demonstrate your capabilities at the 2026 Joint Innovation Forum, taking place July 21–22 in Stuttgart, Germany.
This government-hosted event brings together industry partners with government and military personnel from Kelley and Patch Barracks for two days of direct engagement. The forum will feature live, on-site demonstrations at both locations, along with a classified briefing for qualified participants.
U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) will deliver a SECRET-level briefing outlining priority technology needs and operational capability gaps. While all exhibits and demonstrations are unclassified and do not require a security clearance, attendance at the briefing will require an active SECRET clearance.
This forum is designed to drive innovation, collaboration, and learning by connecting government personnel with industry leaders to address mission needs and explore advanced technology solutions. The goal of this event is to get real capabilities into the hands of the warfighter. Exhibiting companies are encouraged to showcase their solutions through live demonstrations and hands-on training, providing valuable insights and practical experience to attendees. This is your chance to highlight how your technology can meet the evolving demands of today’s mission environments.
Exhibitors should register for each day separately. This will give the attendees the easiest access to view your products, services, and demonstrations right where they work. The briefing will be held at the end of the Patch Barracks exhibit day.
Tuesday, 21 July – USAG Kelley Barracks (USAFRICOM HQ)
Wednesday, 22 July – USAG Patch Barracks (USEUCOM HQ)
Register to Exhibit: https://www.ncsi.com/event-registration/
To best prepare exhibitors to meet the current requirements, both EUCOM and AFRICOM have outlined the most relevant Science and Technology (S&T) needs at this time. Please tailor your demonstrations and exhibits to match the S&T requests below:
Kelley Barracks Technology Requests for Exhibitor Demos:
Personnel Recovery & Accountability Resilient Communications / Assured PNT Non-traditional and Digital ISR Austere Medical Support Global Integration Enablers Mission Assurance & Protection Operational Energy Environmental Monitoring AI/ML & Enhanced Data Analytics Low Resource Language ID
Patch Barracks Technology Requests for Exhibitor Demos:
Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Effects
Low-cost, attritable systems Integrated Air & Missile Defense systems Undersea sensing, effects, and resilience Autonomous and cooperative systems Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Ground-based, long-range, large area effects New and developmental effects systems Cyberspace sensing and effects Electronic attack resilience technology
Technology and Data Integration
Outside Continental United States Multi-Level Security Cloud Capability All-domain planning and decision support technology Information superiority technology Resilient Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Systems
Logistics & Sustainment
Early entry bulk fuel distribution system in a contested environment
We look forward to your participation in these events and hope you are able to demonstrate your solutions to this relevant audience. Please register now to reserve your exhibit table at each location.
Additional Links:Event Registration