Get Ready to Fight Tonight, Tomorrow, and Beyond: Announcing the Premier 2026 Bilateral KORDEF 2026 Summit in Korea!

Mark your calendars! The premier bilateral event focused on the only Joint/Combined Warfighters in the Korean theater is returning in 2026. Join us for a four-day summit and exhibition dedicated to strengthening the alliance, exploring cutting-edge technology, and securing future dominance.

      Formerly LANPAC/TechNet Korea. New name for 2026: KORDEF 2026 (Korea Defense Symposium and Exposition)

• When: April 20 - 24, 2026

• Where: Camp Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Korea

• Monday 20 April 2026: Set--Up and Registrations Open

• Tuesday 21 April 2026:  Open Ceremony and Keynote Lunch, Panels, Training, Exhibits

• Wednesday 22 April 2026: Panels, Training Exhibits

• Thursday 23 April 2026:  Panels, Training Exhibits

• Friday 24 April 2026:  Panels, Training, 

Register Here:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-2026-korea-event

Sponsorships:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ausa-korea-chapters-shop

   Exhibit Basic Booth:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ausa-korea-lanpac-basic-booth

 Exhibit Premium Booth:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-premium-booths 

A Summit Focused on Warfighting Innovation

Following the success of LANPAC TECHNET Korea 2025, KORDEF event will continue to serve as the launchpad for exploring new frontiers in warfighting technologies and innovation. The world of defense/offense is not standing still, and neither are we.

This summit is your indispensable platform to convene with government, industry, and esteemed military representatives from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea.

What to Expect

The four-day summit will feature talks, activities, and workshops centered on the core mission: Defending the Korean Peninsula. Attendees will gain invaluable insights and networking opportunities with a focus on:

• Joint and Combined Forces Contributions: Discussing the pivotal role of Combined Forces / UNC in the Korean theater.

• Emerging Technologies: Showcasing and discussing the latest innovations to strengthen warfighter capability.

• Strategic Collaboration: Building essential partnerships between the U.S. and Korean military and industry.

Join the Conversation

Like its predecessor, the 2026 summit will include a robust schedule of panels addressing the critical challenges and future strategies in the domain. While the specific panels and guest speakers will be announced soon, expect deep-dive discussions on topics such as:

• IT/Communications in the KTO

• Leveraging Zero Trust and Emerging Technologies in the Battlefield

• Warfighting in multi domains 

• Sustainment of ROK/US forces

•  Interoperability and many more with discussions in Joint and Combined Panels 

• Final Topic will be Released Soon.

Be a Part of the Solution

Whether you are seeking to exhibit your cutting-edge solutions, secure a sponsorship, or simply register to attend, this is your chance to Get Seen. Support Our Troops. Get Rewarded.

Spots for this highly-anticipated event will be in high demand. Stay tuned to this page for when registration opens and for announcements regarding guest speakers and the official program schedule!

Technology is moving at an unprecedented speed which we need to stay ahead of. If you have a technology or innovation to show in support of USFK, we will send a CALL FOR WHITE PAPERS to highlight that technology/innovation based on some of the discussion topics. Look for updated email/website with all of the details on the discussion  and technology being researched.

Register Here:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-2026-korea-event

Sponsorships:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ausa-korea-chapters-shop

   Basic Booth:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ausa-korea-lanpac-basic-booth

Premium Booth:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-premium-booths 

The CONFERENCE theme is “Fight Tonight, Tomorrow and Beyond"

WHO and WHEN:

Formerly LANPAC/TechNet Korea. New name for 2026: KORDEF 2026 (Korea Defense 

Symposium and Exposition) will occur from 20-24 April 2026 and is sponsored by Association 

of the US Army (AUSA), Korea Chapter and co-sponsored by AFCEA

Korea Chapter with partnership of AFCEA, the  SCRA.

The event will be held at Camp Humphreys Korea. Eighth US Army, USFK and ROK MND has

endorsed this event and helped to ensure a successful event. It is free to attend, the cost for exhibitors is $2,600 for a BASIC Booth, and $3,100 for a Premium Booth.

WHAT:

Association of the US Army (AUSA, Korea Chapter AUSA is a non-profit 501c III organization

that supports soldiers, their families and Army civilians and provides The Voice for the Army

Community to Congress, and honors those who have served. It is the Army’s premier, nonprofit,

educational and professional association. It educates those we serve (soldiers and their families,

Army civilians, retired soldiers and veterans, and the businesses and industries that support the

Army. Inform our members, Congress and the American public about issues affecting America’s

Army – Regular Army, Army National Guard and Connect America’s Total Army, its industry

partners, like-minded associations at the national, regional and chapter levels.

AFCEA International, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government,

industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and

relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. We do that by

developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them in an ethical forum.

This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology and strategy to

meet the needs of those who serve.

This event is used to showcase technologies and ideas from military industries and government

in an Unclassified forum. There will be speakers and panelists from both the US and ROK

military and industry.

WHY:

AUSA in partnership with AFCEA, and SCRA events are held every year to help bring industry and government

closer by sharing ideas and innovative technology. The last event in Korea was held in 2025 as

LANDPAC Korea 2025 with participants from the 311th SIGCOM, 1st SIGBDE, USFK,

SOCKOR and EUSA to name a few. This year we are moving towards a more combined/joint event for both industry and

government.

WHERE:

A total of 89 exhibitors are planned to support both ROK and US military and industry partners.

The main exhibits will be in the specially configured hall to house the growing numbers of US/ROK

exhibitors while CFC/USFK Componets will have facilities in the tent are to display their unit 

mission and pride.

Panel discussions and guest speakers will include Keynote Speeches from the Combined/Joint

Forces in Korea as well as leadership training and sponsored training for soldiers to possibly earn

certification credits.

All are free to attend the exhibitions. There is limited seating for those who wish to attend the

Keynote address luncheon as well as the socials.  Attendance is Free! (Must Have Base Access)

Base Access Please fill out the Base access Request Form:  https://forms.gle/NAXiv8xeSVjnd1pX8 

There will be two main Keynote Speakers. The US and ROK Keynote Speakers will be

presented during lunch on Tuesday.

Other events include:

A DMZ Tour TBD. Looking for sponsors

Golf Tournament: Sponsored by AUSA/SCRA with support from Industry Partners TBD at the Camp Humphreys Golf Course 

If any Industry Partners would like to participate, offer giveaways or sponsor a 4-person

team, please see Sponsorship Page Item number 11 at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ausa-korea-chapters-shop 

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON: see Sponsorship Page at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ausa-korea-chapters-shop

Luncheon Sit Down Meal (Buffet?) for keynote US/ROK Speakers

Regimental Signal Ball: Sponsored by 1SIG BDE and Signal Corps Regimental Association

(SCRA) to celebrate the 60th Anniversity of the 1st Signal Brigade. Former Commanders from the past 10-15 years will be in attendance. Looking for Industry Partners Sponsorship. see Sponsorship Page at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ausa-korea-chapters-shop

Date:  24 April 26 (5pm until11pm)

Location: TBD

Any Industry Partners who would like to participate or offer giveaways/door prizes,

please contact TBD for details.

NETWORKING SOCIAL

Heavy hors d'oeuvres 

Date: Wed, April 22, 2026

Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Location: TBD

CLOSING:

Date: April 24, 2026

Time: 1600hrs with raffle giveaways?

Location: TBD

PAYMENT: BOOTH COST $2,600/$3,100

Payment Information:  See Links Below.

Let us know if you'll be attending!

The KORDEF 2026 Event Site:  event.ausakorea.org/ 

Sponsorships:  shop.ausakorea.org/

Basic Booth:    basic.ausakorea.org/

Premium Booth:  prem.ausakorea.org/

Register Here:   register.ausakorea.org/

About the Partners

This section highlights the collaborative expertise of the three primary organizations hosting KORDEF 2026. These partners provide continuous exposure and professional networking for sustainers and warfighters across the Korean theater.

AUSA – Association of the United States Army (Korea Chapter)

The Korea Chapter of AUSA is a professional, non-profit educational association that serves as the voice for the Army and support for the Soldier. Through its Community Partner Program, AUSA Korea strengthens ties between local businesses and military commands, providing financial support for field trips, sports, and professional functions like the Army Ball. Members benefit from professional development, legislative advocacy, and access to industry-leading publications.

AFCEA – Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (Korea)

AFCEA Korea is a leading ethical forum for military, government, and industry communities. It focuses on the advancement of information technology, communications, and electronics to enhance global security. By participating in KORDEF 2026, AFCEA members and partners gain direct insight into the latest AI-enabled mission command tools and advanced tactical data links required for multi-domain operations.

SCRA – Signal Corps Regimental Association (Korea Chapter)

The SCRA Korea Chapter is dedicated to maintaining the history and professional standards of the Signal Corps. The association plays a vital role in supporting the IT and communications personnel serving in Korea. This year, SCRA and KORDEF celebrate a major milestone: the 60th Birthday of the 1st Signal Brigade. Through events like the Signal Ball, SCRA helps brand organizations in the minds of future communications leaders.