The 2026 Joint Innovation Forum is a government-hosted event on July 21–22 in Stuttgart, Germany, featuring live demonstrations at Kelley and Patch Barracks for direct engagement with government and military personnel. A SECRET-level classified briefing by EUCOM and AFRICOM will outline priority technology needs, requiring an active SECRET clearance for attendance. Exhibitors are encouraged to showcase unclassified solutions through live demonstrations and hands-on training to address mission needs. Specific technology requests for each location include areas like resilient communications, AI/ML, autonomous systems, and counter-UAS capabilities. No budget information is specified, and performance of services is at the forum locations in Stuttgart, Germany.