(San Carlos, CA) – Beacon AI will attend the 2026 Special Air Warfare Symposium (SAWS) , taking place Feb. 10–12, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
SAWS brings together leaders across the global SOF aviation community to discuss operational needs and emerging technology, with this year’s theme focused on “Adapting Special Air Warfare for an Evolving World.”
Beacon AI builds AI-enabled pilot assistance designed to reduce cockpit workload and help aircrew stay ahead of fast-changing situations. The company’s approach is software-first and hardware-light, aiming to deliver practical autonomy and decision support without requiring major aircraft modifications.
Beacon AI will be on-site throughout the symposium. Attendees are invited to stop by and meet the team to discuss pilot assistance, human-machine teaming, and how AI-enabled autonomy can support future mission success.
About Special Air Warfare Symposium
SAWS is an annual global SOF aviation gathering held in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
About Beacon AI
Beacon AI is a California-based aviation software technology company specializing in developing advanced systems to augment the performance of commercial and defense pilots. Our AI pilot assistant is like R2-D2 for pilots. The company’s mission is to enhance the future of flight by making flight operations safer and more efficient. Beacon’s solutions address the complex challenges faced by the professional aviation sector, backed by leading investors including Costanoa Ventures, Scout Ventures, Sam Altman through Apollo Projects and Hydrazine Capital, and JetBlue Ventures, Mischief, and guided by aviation industry advisors including Hon. Robert Sumwalt (former Chairman of the NTSB) and Ali Bahrami (former Associate Administrator of the FAA).