26 - 30 April 2026
National Harbor, Maryland, US

Join us in National Harbor for another great event in 2026.

This symposium is the most important event for learning about sensing technologies being rapidly acquired and deployed within public, security, and government applications. Hear research, challenges, and breakthroughs with your community once again in 2026.
The call for papers opens in July.

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Save the dates: 26-30 April 2026
Name change: this event will be named SPIE Defense + Security in 2026

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Four conference tracks featuring hundreds of technical presentations


Materials and devices technology at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Materials and Devices

Imaging and analytics technology at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Imaging and Analytics

Advanced sensing and imaging technology at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Advanced Sensing and Imaging

Next-generation sensor systems at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing

Next-generation Sensor Systems and Applications

SPIE Defense + Security has the technical training you need


Increase your skills; advance your career

Course offerings give you the technical training you need to excel in your field. Meet with instructors and engage with peers.

Top suppliers featuring the latest innovations


Discover your next solution at the exhibition

Key companies will showcase their emerging technologies and capability-enhancing features.

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