MONTGOMERY, Ala. — BlackOhm participated in the 2026 Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event, or DAFITC, showcasing its tracking and situational awareness technology at a major Air Force technology conference.
The event took place Aug. 24-26 in Montgomery. It brought together military, government and industry professionals focused on defense technology, cybersecurity and digital modernization.
DAFITC attracts thousands of attendees from across the defense technology sector. Organizers expected approximately 4,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors for the 2026 event.
The conference also featured more than 200 exhibit booths and over 140 breakout sessions covering emerging priorities in defense technology. Sessions addressed cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, data, communications and digital transformation. The scale gives technology companies direct access to military professionals, government decision-makers and other defense industry organizations.
BlackOhm attended DAFITC to connect with defense professionals and discuss emerging requirements for personnel and asset visibility.
“DAFITC allows us to connect directly with military leaders, government partners and experts across the defense technology industry,” said Chase Usher, vice president of strategic growth and government affairs at BlackOhm. “Events like this help us understand emerging industry trends, hear directly from end users and build relationships with the people addressing these challenges every day. Those conversations help us continue developing technology around real operational requirements.”
