The purpose of the GSOF CNECT is to link government acquisition representatives (both US and Partner Nation) with industry partners to discuss potential solutions to fill capability gaps for SOF warfighters around the world.
The Problem
In a $319B+ defense export market, breakthrough technologies often stall at the acquisition barrier. Traditional engagement methods are slow, resource-heavy, and uncertain.
The Solution: CNECT
Global SOF’s (GSOF) unique position and international relationships create an operational framework that commercial entities and standard government conferences can’t match. Within this framework, the exclusive CNECT (pronounced “connect”) program aims to deliver hundreds of meetings annually with acquisition professionals who have real budgets and immediate needs. By compressing traditional 12–18 month timelines into focused, actionable conversations, CNECT facilitates access to the global SOF acquisition community.
What Sets CNECT Apart
Legal Framework: Operates under GSOF’s 501(c)(3) and National Military Association status, allowing government-industry engagement beyond what DoD or commercial events can offer
Verified Government Participants: Acquisition professionals with real budgets, immediate needs, and decision-making authority
Requirement-Focused: Meetings are matched to documented capability gaps and selected by government participants—no general networking
Faster Access: Traditional introductory timelines (12–18 months) are compressed into 30-minute sessions within 30–60 days of application
Global Scope: Acquisition reps from 50+ nations across a $2.7T defense market
Annual CNECT Event Cycle
