The 2026 Advanced Energy Storage for Defense & Security Summit will convene key decision-makers and innovators from across the DoW, Federal Government, Commercial Sector, & Academia to explore how emerging technologies such as customizable, intelligent battery cells and management systems are helping to power the future. This forum aims to examine how lithium-ion and other battery technologies can help to improve Warfighter platforms such as tactical UAVs & EVs by offering higher density, longer duration, & better safety. Advancements in energy storage are transforming how we harness and utilize power for mobility systems, as well as help to enhance portable electronics in austere environments.
As the single largest energy consumer in the United States, accounting for 76% of total federal consumption, the Department of War faces an urgent mandate to modernize its energy storage infrastructure for an era of advanced technological warfare. This year’s summit is a critical gathering for decision-makers from the commercial sector, government, and academia to address the vulnerabilities inherent in aging infrastructure, cyber-threats, and a shifting global landscape. By focusing on Battery Independence, the summit will detail the operationalization of the DoW Lithium Battery Strategy 2023-2030, ensuring our warfighters have secure access to the high-density power required to maintain mission readiness across every domain.
As the single largest energy consumer in the United States, accounting for 76% of total federal consumption, the Department of War faces an urgent mandate to modernize its energy storage infrastructure for an era of advanced technological warfare. This year’s summit is a critical gathering for decision-makers from the commercial sector, government, and academia to address the vulnerabilities inherent in aging infrastructure, cyber-threats, and a shifting global landscape. By focusing on Battery Independence, the summit will detail the operationalization of the DoW Lithium Battery Strategy 2023-2030, ensuring our warfighters have secure access to the high-density power required to maintain mission readiness across every domain.
Attendees will gain first-hand insights into the cutting-edge technologies that are transforming tactical mobility and installation resilience. This iteration of the summit will explore the practical implementation of solid-state and silicon-anode chemistries to enhance the safety and endurance of UAVs, UGVs, and wearable soldier systems. Beyond material science, speakers will address the integration of AI-driven digital twins and Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to fortify military installations against grid outages. By fostering an open dialogue between solution providers and military leaders, the 2026 Summit provides a unique platform to solve the logistical nightmare of energy sustainment in austere environments while building a robust, domestic industrial base.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summits’ content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the energy storage community, to include key acquisition authorities & policymakers across the military commands.
Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the energy storage community.
Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.
Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
DSI’s Summit directly supports US Military Services, DoW, Government, and Industry partner priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoW and Federal employees and is considered an educational and training forum
The 2026 Advanced Energy Storage for Defense & Security Summit provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
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