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#SAMEJETC26: Innovate Forward!

Vital ideas. Pivotal connections. Essential mission support.

Experience the premier event for today’s joint military engineering community.

Designed for uniformed engineers, federal civilians, industry partners, technical experts, and emerging leaders, this three-day event delivers insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions.

This year's theme, “Innovate Forward,” will showcase the innovations, strategic approaches, and critical partnerships which shape engineering in support of national defense and infrastructure resilience. 

As the premier annual SAME event, JETC offers unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and influence the future of the A/E/C community.

Free Registration for Students & Military/Government SAME Members:
SAME membership now includes full complimentary access to JETC 2026—experience the complete program at no added cost.

Program Highlights

• More than 70 hours of education and training
• Engineering Service Chiefs Executive Panel
• Keynote presentation by the Gardiner Brothers
• Pre-Conference Events
  • Pre-conference Workshop: Putting AI Agents to Work: Practical Tools for A/E/C Leaders and Teams (Additional Registration)
  • Warfighter Seminar: Optimizing DOD Contingency Construction Contracting for INDOPACOM Force Posture Schedule (Additional Registration)
• Vibrant exhibit hall showcasing leading A/E/C companies
• SAME community celebrations
  • Fellows Investiture Ceremony (separate registration required)
  • Leader Development Program Graduation
  • Society Ball & Awards Gala with the Golden Eagle Award presentation (separate registration required)

Explore the full agenda here