The Department of Defense, through the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), is hosting an Industry Day on February 25, 2026, at the Kossiakoff Conference & Education Center in Laurel, Maryland. This event aims to engage potential collaborators in discussions about PEO IWS's vision, strategic direction, and various program offices, while also addressing critical topics such as technology adoption, AI applications in maritime contexts, and contracting opportunities. Attendance is encouraged for representatives from large and small companies, academia, and government organizations, with a limit of two representatives per company. Interested parties can register and find additional information, including problem statements related to future initiatives, at the event website, and are invited to submit questions for the contracting panel to enhance the discussion's relevance. For further inquiries, attendees may contact Tiffany Wulfsohn or Erin Cooke via their provided emails.