Modern Warfare Week 2026 will bring the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community to Fayetteville, North Carolina, for discussions on the future of warfare from a SOF perspective.
The event combines a symposium, exhibition hall, networking opportunities, bilateral meetings, workshops, and a dedicated Demo Day. Attendees will be able to explore technologies supporting the modern warfighter, hear from experts addressing special operations and modern warfare, and see equipment demonstrated in operational settings.
Modern Warfare Week has been held for six years. The 2025 event attracted 1,411 attendees, with military and government representatives accounting for 35% of participants.
When is Modern Warfare Week 2026?
Modern Warfare Week 2026 takes place November 16–19, 2026, at Fort Bragg and locations in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area.
Themes
The event will focus on the future of modern warfare and special operations, including developments in technology, strategy and capabilities supporting the SOF community.
Attendees will also have opportunities to see equipment demonstrated in operational settings and hear from specialists addressing the future of special operations.
What’s On?
The four-day program will include general sessions, an exhibition hall, Accelerator Alley, the SOF Community Corridor, bilateral meetings, workshops, networking events and live demonstrations.
The event begins with registration and a welcome reception on November 16, followed by symposium sessions, exhibition activities and networking across November 17 and 18.
On November 19, Demo Day will take place at The Range Complex, with live demonstrations scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where is MWW26?
Modern Warfare Week 2026 will take place at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with additional activities at venues in the Fayetteville area.
Access to Fort Bragg U.S. Military Base is required to attend. U.S. citizens without a military or government ID are required to obtain a Visitor Pass, while non-U.S. citizens must complete a Foreign Visit Request (FVR).
Accommodation
The listed event hotel is:
Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville Fort Bragg
4025 Sycamore Dairy Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
United States
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