“Defending Our Nation” Leadership Forum
A panel discussion on changing defense landscape across Space, Drones, AI Cyber
September 9, 2026
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PARTICIPATION OPTIONS: In-Person only in NYC
Additional details will be provided to confirmed attendees
Gabelli will hold a Forum of panels discussing “Defending Our Nation”, offering a platform for asset managers, investors, a forum to discuss opportunities and challenges facing our national defense including the exploration of investment opportunities with key defense leaders.
A hallmark set of events, the symposium and forum attract a broad range of audiences including investors, fund managers, analysts, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and defense industry leaders, serving as a preeminent environment that gathers distinguished panelists to engage in discussions and thought leadership surrounding the defense ecosystem. .
This year, we have amazing panels covering three important topics, all of which provide important insights into major trends in innovation, delivery, access, and economics. Panel topics include:
Space and New Trends in Defense Technology,
The Future of America’s Defense advantage, and
Unmanned Systems (UAV) including Drones.
Our panelists will include unique insights from leaders in the defense sector, including corporations combined with the intelligence and special operations community.
The 32nd Annual Gabelli Aerospace & Defense Symposium
September 10, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Participation Options
- In-Person in NYC (you will receive location information directly from a Gabelli team member
- Virtually via Zoom (LIVE webcast) – available for the September 10 Symposium only
Additional details will be provided to confirmed attendees
This symposium is an annual event featuring leading company managements as they present their businesses to shareholders, institutional investors, fund managers and analysts where they will offer updates in analytical sessions led by Gabelli sector leader Lt. Cl Tony Bancroft, USMCR (Ret.), Portfolio Manager for Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: GCAD) and team.
One-on-one meetings may also be available upon request to Benjamin Pontious at BPontious@gabelli.com.
