The 36th Annual NDIA Special Operations Symposium brings together special operations leaders, industry partners, and government officials to explore the critical role of SOF in modern conflict and great power competition. The symposium provides a strategic platform for attendees to hear directly from USSOCOM leadership regarding current capability gaps and future requirements. Through focused technology discussions and high-level networking, the forum facilitates the collaborative development of innovative solutions necessary to maintain tactical superiority in increasingly complex global environments.