When is SOF Week 2027?

May 3-6, 2027 in Tampa, Florida, with the exhibitions open May 4-6.

Where does SOF Week take place?

Across a downtown Tampa campus centred on the Tampa Convention Center (333 S Franklin St), with the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street, Embassy Suites, The Westin Tampa Waterside and Sparkman Wharf.

How much does registration cost?

Rates and deadlines for 2027 have not been published yet. For reference, 2026 early bird rates ranged from $105 for students to $640 for industry, with an Exhibit Hall Only pass at $165.

Are there age or ID requirements?

Yes. Attendees must be over 18, and everyone must personally present a valid government-issued ID or passport to collect a badge; bulk badge pickup is not allowed.

Security · Conference

SOF Week 2027

Name: SOF Week 2027
Start: 2027-05-03T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-06T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Tampa Convention Center

The annual convention and exhibition for the global special operations forces community, co-hosted by USSOCOM and Global SOF.

3–6 May 2027 · Mon – Thu
Tampa Convention Center · Tampa, United States
Registration open · on sofweek.org

About this event

SOF Week is the yearly convention for the entire special operations forces (SOF) community, co-hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Global SOF Foundation, which has been selected as co-sponsor through 2029. The 2027 edition runs across a downtown Tampa campus, combining keynotes, policy panels and breakout sessions with a multi-venue industry exhibition.

Programme

The week runs May 3-6, with the exhibitions open May 4-6. Conference sessions are open only to Full Conference and Exhibition pass holders.

Keynotes and plenaries
Breakout sessions and PEO briefs
Leadership and policy panels
Industry demonstrations, including maritime demonstrations
Team room theaters and the SOF Showcase
SOF Week Welcome Reception and USSOCOM Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner

The SOF Week campus

Rather than a single hall, SOF Week spreads across venues on Tampa's waterfront. The Tampa Convention Center hosts the main exhibition zones, Accelerator Alley, briefing theaters and the SOF Community Corridor.

Tampa Convention Center: SOF Warrior, Special Air Warfare, Maritime and Information Systems zones
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street: General Session Theater and support, services and digital zones
Tampa Marriott Water Street: breakout theaters and human performance, space and education zones
Embassy Suites Downtown: GSOF Membership Lounge and Team Room Theater
The Westin Tampa Waterside: meeting and CNECT hub
Sparkman Wharf: Welcome Reception

Who attends

Attendees include active duty military, the USSOCOM enterprise, government civilians, industry, academia and non-profits, and media, with international SOF partners. Attendees must be over 18 and collect badges in person with a government-issued ID or passport.

SOF Week 2027 is a Security event taking place 3-6 May 2027 at Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, United States.