Get the latest details on the $1 Trillion 2026 Defense Budget and the Massive Defense Contracting Opportunities it Funds!

Join us on January 20, 2026 for the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit! This major national defense conference in Washington will feature Members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military base commanders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors. The Summit offers insights into the historic $1 Trillion 2026 defense budget, which allocates significant funds for Air Force, Army, Navy, USMC, and Space Force procurement. The Summit features General Sessions, Exhibit Areas, and many networking opportunities. At the 2026 Defense Outlook Summit, hear from key decision-makers and get the latest details on these extraordinary and immediate defense contracting opportunities!​

ALSO, the U.S. military and law enforcement action which eliminated Nicolas Maduro as the leader of Venezuela brings massive opportunities for what comes next in a country with $303 Billion barrels of oil, worth $17 Trillion.

The U.S. will now control the reconstruction of Venezuela, which is estimated to cost between $300 – $500 Billion. Including $120 Billion to reconstruct the oil sector, $20 – $30 Billion to restore the electricity sector, $15 – $25 Billion to rebuild the transportation infrastructure, $10 – $15 Billion to rebuild the public health sector, and much more.

Attend the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit and also receive an exclusive Venezuela Reconstruction Briefing on opportunities to participate in the reconstruction of Venezuela, including contracts to support the U.S. military. This is of great interest to prime defense contractors, subcontractors, and small businesses as well as companies involved in the following sectors: all areas of energy, construction, engineering, reconstruction, transportation, ports, airports, health & medicine, security, logistics, manufacturing, education, and finance. Seating is extremely limited. Register now. If you are interested in a last-minute Summit Sponsorship, please contact us: events@usdlf.org.

SUMMIT AGENDA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Exhibit Move-In

8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: General Session

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: General Session

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: General Session

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Networking with Exhibitors & Sponsors

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: General Session

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception (Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors, VIP Business Attendees)

The Summit is brought to you by the Defense Leadership Forum, which has convened more than 250,000 military, government, and business leaders together since 2010 to identify the best solutions to defend the United States. Numerous Members of Congress and top Pentagon leaders have provided keynote addresses at our highly regarded defense contracting summits.