# USAF AFCENT Futures Lab Hosts Industry Day in Arlington

The United States Air Force AFCENT Futures Lab is conducting an in-person Industry Day on October 15-16, 2026, at the AFCENT Futures Living Lab facility in Arlington, Virginia. This event is designed to engage invited U.S. industry participants in market research discussions focused on innovative solutions in unmanned systems, resiliency, and modeling & simulation. While no procurement is guaranteed, the insights gathered will inform future acquisition strategies within the Department of the Air Force.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors specializing in unmanned systems, resiliency technologies, and modeling & simulation should consider this event a key opportunity to influence upcoming Air Force requirements.
- The invitation-only format and U.S. citizenship restriction highlight the strategic and security-sensitive nature of the technologies under consideration.
- Organizations can leverage engagement at this Industry Day to align their offerings with Air Force modernization priorities and position themselves for future solicitations.
- Questions regarding scheduling and logistics can be directed to the designated contact, facilitating efficient participation planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of the Air Force
- United States Air Force AFCENT Futures Lab (AFCENT Futures Lab)

### Sources
- [AFCENT Futures Industry Day for Innovative Solutions in Unmanned Systems, Resiliency, and Modeling & Simulation](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17180605) - SAM