Source: Rich Baisley via LinkedIn, June 2, 2026 — resharing Jeramy C.
Original post: “See ya there!!” / “Come join us next week at Iron Mike on Ft Bragg where a phenomenal group of leaders will be discussing a slew of critical and relevant topics.”
LinkedIn → Post link
Event Identified
Shadow Warrior Association (SWA) Tech Expo 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8–10 June 2026 (Golf: 8 Jun; Expo: 9–10 Jun) |
| Location | Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), NC |
| Host | Shadow Warrior Association (112th Signal Battalion SO/A alumni) |
| Cost | FREE for military and government civilians |
| Booth cost | $1,650 (indoor or outdoor) |
| Registration | Via 112swa.org and Eventbrite |
Why This Matters
The SWA Tech Expo is a SOF-centric C4ISR event that brings together senior signal, cyber, EW, and ISR leaders from USASOC, SOCOM, XVIII Airborne Corps, and the 82nd Airborne Division. It is not a large commercial conference — it is a tight, operationally-focused gathering where requirements holders and industry meet directly at the unit level.
Confirmed speakers include:
- LTG Jeth Rey — Army CIO/G6
- SES Joe Tragakis — SOCOM CIO/J6
- HQE Rob Braun — 18th ABN Corps CTO (with JIOP members)
- COL Brian Wong — CDR, 35th Signal Brigade
- COL Kale Sawyer — USASOC G6
- COL Bob Topper — 18th ABN Corps G6
- COL Brian Kadet — SOCOM J63
- LTC Jon Creel — CDR, 112th Signal BN (SO)(A)
- CW5 Jason Horton — 18th ABN Corps G6 Senior Engineer
- CW3 Patrick Cobb — 82nd ABN DIV G3 Air (SUAS)
Topics Covered
C4ISR, Electronic Warfare, Cyber, Sensor Integration, UAS/UGV/C-UAS, Zero Trust, SOF communications architecture, and future capabilities.
Rich Baisley is a Technology Program Manager (previously CACI, currently Zscaler) with a background in C5ISR project management supporting DoS-funded/DoD-executed programs. His attendance signals industry engagement with the SOF C4ISR community.