IT_Roadshow_2026- TAMPA.pdf

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ROADSHOW

Hosted by Kentro | Tampa, FL

April 21 – 23, 2026

Building the Next Generation of Government Technology Partnerships

Industry Innovators are invited to the IT Roadshow in Tampa, FL to present emerging capabilities that could transform how the government operates at the enterprise, operational, and tactical levels U.S. government technology leaders, including representatives from the General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

This is not a procurement event. It is a technology exchange. This is an opportunity for companies with genuinely differentiated solutions to put their work in front of decision makers at USSOCOM. USSOCOM representatives may include decision makers from the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Navy.

What We Are Looking For

The government is focused on three priority challenge areas:

1. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Network Operations. How can AGI support operations and maintenance of enterprise, operational, and tactical networks?

2. Power Generation, Storage, and Management. What solutions exist for efficiently powering enterprise technology environments — including data centers and tactical operation centers — with attention to heat mitigation across diverse environments?

3. Secure High-Throughput Data Transmission. How do we achieve low-signature, high-throughput data transmission in both fixed and mobile environments?

We are interested in capabilities across the following domains:

Advanced Energy Systems | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Data Science | Edge Computing | Internet of Things | Information Technology | Robotics and Autonomous Systems | SOF Operations | Virtual Reality

Event Format

The Roadshow runs Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23. Nine 30-minute presentation slots are available each day, beginning at 9:15 AM ET. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to government review and approval. The specific venue in Tampa, FL will be confirmed upon acceptance.

The government reserves the right to decline any presentation it determines is not a fit for the event. They are looking for new and specific solutions — not general company overviews.

Presentation Requirements

Each presentation should include:

- An architectural breakdown of the capability

- Identified risks, constraints, and relevant policies or regulations

- An analysis of how and why the capability achieves its intended effects

- Initial market research or performance data across relevant environments, where available

- A technology development roadmap with potential paths to implementation Companies presenting future or hypothetical technologies should submit a white paper addressing the points above in lieu of or alongside their presentation.

How to Apply

To request a slot, email **KentroRoadShowTampa@Kentro.us** with the following:

- Company name and website

- Point-of-contact information

- A focused marketing attachment describing the specific IT solution you intend to present (general company overviews will not be considered)

- Any NDA you would like the government and/or Kentro team to sign Applications are due no later than 11:00 AM ET on April 15, 2026.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial on a rolling basis.

Timeline

• March 26 – Apil 14 | Application window open. Developers, technologists, engineers, and subject matter experts from industry, academia, government, and national labs are encouraged to apply — particularly those with expertise in SOF mission environments.

• April 15 | Application deadline and SME review period. Selected participants will be notified on a rolling basis.

• April 21 – 23 | Roadshow event, Tampa, FL.

What Comes Next

Following the Roadshow, USSOCOM will prioritize capability concepts for further discussion.

Important Notes

• All materials, presentations, and discussions will be conducted at the

**UNCLASSIFIED** level. Do not send or discuss classified information unless specifically requested to do so.

• Awardees may be required to comply with NIST SP 800-171, *Protecting

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-Federal Systems and

Organizations* and any other additional applicable government requirements.