Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium

Directed Energy Processional Society 

Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium

The Annual Directed Energy Science and Technology Symposium will be held primarily at the El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson, AZ, 30 March ‑ 2 April 2026. The Symposium will bring together a wide range of specialists including researchers, managers, policymakers, and executives from government institutions (DoW, DoE and other national laboratories, program offices, the intelligence community, etc.), industry, academia, and other scientific and engineering institutions.

In accordance with U.S. government security protocols, some conference sessions and short courses may be restricted to U.S. government employees, Department of War personnel, or their contractors. Participants in these sessions must undergo a thorough vetting process. Only individuals who meet the necessary security requirements will be granted access to the conference sessions.