May 12-13, 2026
Invite only | Washington DC | Hosted by SMI
Invite Only
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident, Green Card Holder Verification is Required of All Attendees, and Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement Certification Form DD 2345 is Required of Non-Government Attendees
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Hosted By:
Location: 250 Massachusetts Avenue NW, The Congress, 2nd Floor Conference Center, Washington, DC 20001
Security Requirements: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) & International Traffics in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Key Details at a Glance
Government and industry leaders
Focus on transition to full-scale manufacturing
Action-oriented roundtables
Policy and acquisition alignment
Attendance is limited.
This event is by invitation only and subject to eligibility requirements.
The 2026 Advanced Materials Summit will convene Department of War, industry, academic, and congressional leaders to explore how the United States can build a resilient ecosystem for both current and future defense materials (a.k.a. critical materials next). This strategic forum will focus on overcoming barriers to entry for advanced materials and manufacturing methods, maturing alternative and sustainable production processes, strengthening domestic upstream capacity to reduce reliance on foreign sources, and identifying material demand and securing supply chains for emerging military technologies ahead of fielding. The Summit will identify actionable policy pathways and key investment opportunities, such as those that leverage technology accelerators like artificial intelligence, automation, and innovative manufacturing, to ensure the United States recaptures and maintains a long-enduring materials advantage over its adversaries.
Value Proposition
Attending AMS provides a unique opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the next phase of the U.S. defense materials ecosystem under the theme “Critical Materials Next.” Participants will gain early insight into emerging signals from the DoW emphasizing reduced reliance on foreign sources and the urgent need to access new materials, processes, and manufacturing capabilities that can be scaled domestically. The forum creates space for industry, academia, and government to align around where future demand is heading, where capability gaps remain, and how new partnerships, technologies, and production approaches can strengthen U.S. supply chains and accelerate the transition of advanced materials into operational systems.