As policy, technology, and urgency align, attention turns to increasing secure and reliable access and use

Second Front Systems (2F), a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world, announced today it will host its annual Offset Symposium on May 14, 2026, at the historic Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

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As modern conflict increasingly depends on software, the ability to securely deliver and maintain technology, not just build it, has never been more critical to national security advantage. While commercial innovation is accelerating and acquisition pathways are improving, many software capabilities still take 12–18 months or longer to reach operational use, limiting their impact when it matters most.

For years, the constraint wasn’t innovation – it was access. That is changing. As more technology reaches the field, the challenge is ensuring it can be trusted, approved, and reliably used over time, making it consistently available rather than a one-time effort.

“We’re getting technology into the field. But if you have to rebuild trust every time, you’re slowing things down. It has to be there when it matters,” said Tyler Sweatt, CEO and Chairman of Second Front.

This year’s theme, “The Time is Now,” reflects that shift. The opportunity is no longer hypothetical – capability exists. Now it’s about putting it to work at scale.

“There’s a window right now where policy, technology, and urgency are finally lining up. That didn’t exist before. We’re starting to see it come together. Now we need to scale. That’s how you compound advantage,” Sweatt added.

Offset Symposium 2026 will convene policymakers shaping acquisition reform, defense leaders driving adoption inside the Pentagon, and operators and builders delivering AI, autonomy, and software into real-world environments. In simple terms, it’s not just about getting software into use – it’s about scaling modern capability through continuous compliance and rapid deployments.

“Offset showcases the collaboration that it takes to successfully deploy advanced technology and deliver mission advantage,” said Mamie Cruse, Chief Mission Officer at Second Front. “With more than 30 customers and partners onsite and live demonstrations of software in mission environments, you will see capability in action.”

Featured speakers include senior leaders from Congress, the Department of War, and leading technology companies:

• Katie Sutton (Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy)
• Congressman Patrick Ryan (NY-18)
• Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)
• LTG (Ret.) Maria Barrett (Former Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Command)
• Davey Gibian (Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer, CDAO)
• Michael Medgyessy (Amazon Web Services)
• Maureen “Marty” Fromuth (U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee)
• Dan Wright (CEO, Armada)

This year’s discussions will focus on how to scale secure software delivery so that critical capabilities are not only fielded faster, but remain reliable, resilient, and mission-ready as needs evolve.

To learn more or register to attend, visit www.offsetsymposium.com.

About Second Front Systems
Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com.

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“There’s a window right now where policy, technology, and urgency are finally lining up. That didn’t exist before. We’re starting to see it come together. Now we need to scale. That’s how you compound advantage."