The 2026 AFCEA North Carolina Innovation Summit is currently accepting the submission of abstracts for consideration.
The theme for the 2026 AFCEA North Carolina Innovation Summit is Decision Advantage. This theme focuses on connecting academia, industry, and national security practitioners on helping leaders find new techniques and technologies to speed the decision cycle beyond the capabilities of adversaries.
Key Focus Areas:
- Future of warfare - Empowering soldiers through innovation
- Integrating human–machine teams across every echelon
- Emerging technology and innovations
- Eliminating hindrances to decisions
- Increasing collaboration across academia, industry, and the military
SUBMIT HERE
All submissions must be received by December 5, 2025
All submitters will be notified of their session status by December 19, 2025
If selected to present, you will be required to confirm your participation by January 5, 2026
Session Length
Sessions will take place on Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th. Sessions will be limited to 60 minutes.
