Global SOF Foundation

Man, we had a great time at the NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, and the Global SOF Foundation huddle. The room was buzzing with great conversation and friendly encounters. I look forward to walking the floor today to see what this year’s GTC has to offer. Happy Wednesday, gang!

We are excited to congratulate our Chief Operating Officer, Meaghan Keeler, on being nominated as one of the 2025 BusinessWoman of the Year honorees. This well-deserved recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to Global SOF's success. Meaghan’s dedication to excellence continues to inspire and uplift those around her, and we are incredibly proud to have her guiding our organization. Congratulations, Meaghan! Your hard work and passion make us all proud. To read more about Meaghan's recognition visit: https://bizj.us/1qn35o #SOFWeek2025 #TampaBayBusinessJournal

SOF Week 2025 Announcement! #SOFWEEK

Global SOF Corporate Partners please join us TODAY (12 MAR 45) at 1200 ET for our Virtual Brown Bag. Mr. Howard Strahan, SOF AT&L ST, Deputy Director, will guide the community in maximizing the Vulcan Ecosystem. Register: https://lnkd.in/eAHSbVJ5

Global SOF Corporate Partners please join us TODAY (12 MAR 45) at 1200 ET for our Virtual Brown Bag. Mr. Howard Strahan, SOF AT&L ST, Deputy Director, will guide the community in maximizing the Vulcan Ecosystem. Register: https://lnkd.in/eAHSbVJ5

Here’s what’s in store for SOF Week 2025!

Design a SOF Week 2025 T-Shirt! Unleash your creativity & submit your final SOF Week t-shirt design for a chance to have your artwork featured at the SOF Event of the Year! Whether bold, tactical, or innovative, we want to see your best design ideas come to life. The selected design winner will receive: - One (1) free Exhibit Hall access pass - One (1) Welcome Reception pass - Five (5) SOF Week 2025 t-shirts featuring their winning design By submitting a design, participants agree that GSOF will own the rights to the design and that no monetary compensation will be provided. Submit your design now and leave your mark on SOF Week 2025! Click below to get started. https://lnkd.in/ggsXfnMF

Today’s keynote lineup brought incredible perspectives to the stage! Brigadier General Craig D. Prather shared insights on Force Design, Ms. Melissa A. Johnson provided valuable expertise on Acquisition and working with USSOCOM, and Major General Yoshichika Ito delivered a thought provoking discussion on the Importance of the SOF Network in the Indo-Pacific. Closing out the day with remarks from USSOCOM Deputy Commanding General Sean M. Farrell. With all the dynamic conversations, a huge thank you to our speakers for their contributions! A special thank you to our Mistress of Ceremonies Juliet Funt who also had a Keynote yesterday titled “Win Back Time”. #saws2025

Check out our new Corporate Partner, VectorNav Technologies. VectorNav Technologies is the worldwide leader in embedded navigation solutions. Since its founding in 2008, VectorNav has been providing systems integrators in the military, aerospace, marine, and robotics industries worldwide with SWaP-C optimized, high-performance navigation systems. They apply digital filtering and sensor calibration techniques that have decades of heritage in aerospace applications to the state-of-the-art in inertial sensors and GNSS, redefining possible in today’s inertial navigation technology. More information at vectornav.com

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Welcome Reception—there’s no better way to kick off the event than with great conversations and connections. We’re just getting started, and today brings a full lineup of sessions and the opening of the Exhibit Hall. See you soon! Special thank you to our Welcome Reception sponsors Bank of America and Vannevar Labs #saws2025