October 2026 | SAME Huntsville – Industry Day & Scholarship Golf Tournament

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

Robert Trent Jones Hampton Cove Course & US Space and Rocket Center

SAME Huntsville Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Register Today for the Golf Tournament

The SAME Huntsville Post is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament.

This tournament is the Post’s premier fundraising event, with proceeds directly supporting scholarships for students pursuing careers in engineering, architecture, construction, and related STEM fields.

We invite individuals and organizations to participate by registering a golf team, becoming a sponsor, or donating raffle items. Sponsorship opportunities are available through the online event store and provide an excellent way to support the next generation of industry professionals while gaining visibility within the AEC community.

Event Details

  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove, Huntsville, Alabama

Whether you’re joining us on the course or supporting the event as a sponsor, your participation makes a lasting impact on our scholarship program.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Huntsville SAME Post at HSVSAME@outlook.com.

SAME Huntsville Industry Day 2026

About this event

2026 SAME Huntsville Post Industry Day

Register today for Industry Day

Join the SAME Huntsville Post for our 2026 Industry Day, bringing together government, military, industry, and small business professionals for two days of agency updates, upcoming opportunity briefings, networking, and collaboration.

This year’s program will feature the Huntsville Center Small Business Forum, District and Agency Opportunity Briefs, the SAME Huntsville Post Awards Ceremony, and dedicated networking opportunities. Attendees will hear directly from agency and district representatives about upcoming programs, priorities, and contracting opportunities while building connections across the federal A/E/C community.

Wednesday, October 21st – All Event in National Geographic Theater unless specified

8:00 – 9:00          Check-In and Late On-Site Registration – Saturn V Hall

                             Hugh Darville, SAME Huntsville Post President

9:15 – 9:30          SAME State of the Region and National News

                             Brandi Smith, SAME Regional Vice President

9:30 – 10:00        Annual Huntsville Post Scholarship and Awards Ceremony

                             Hugh Darville, SAME Huntsville Post President and Landon Boggs, SAME Huntsville Post      Awards Chair

10:00 – 2:00        Huntsville Engineering & Support Center Small Business Forum *

Opening remarks by COL Robert Hilliard, Commander, Huntsville Center followed by presentations from Arthur Martin III, Huntsville Center programs manager, and Ronnell Booker, Huntsville Center contracting chief

11:30 – 1:00        Lunch – Saturn V Hall

2:00 – 2:50          Overview of Corps of Engineers Savannah District Workload and Programs

                             Thomas Woodie, Deputy for Planning, Programs and Project Management  

2:50 – 3:00          Break

3:00 – 5:00          United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) C2F OTA2 Industry Engagement

                             Paul Sutto, PMO director, USSPACECOM Command and Control Facility         

                             Industry Engagement Panel: Reps from the C2F PMO, Owner’s Advisor, Air Force Civil          Engineer Center (AFCEC) and Army Contracting Command Rock Island (ACC-RI)

5:00 – 6:30          Networking Reception – Saturn V Hall

Thursday, October 22nd

8:40 – 9:30          National Institute of Building Sciences – Pathways to Partnership

                             Catheren B. Gill, PE, Vice President, Strategic Programs and Services. 

9:30 – 10:20         Overview of Corps of Engineers Little Rock District Workload and Programs (Virtual)

                             Lakisha Vance, Contract Specialist

10:20 – 10:30      BREAK

10:30 – 11:20      Overview Corps of Engineers Mobile District Workload and Programs 

                             Kenneth Harlan, Chief, Contracting and Sonya Rodgers, Chief, Office of Small Business 

11:20 – 12:10      Overview Corps of Engineers Louisville District Workload and Programs

                             Courtney E. Luckett, Procurement Analyst

12:10 – 12:20      Closing Remarks

Registration

Register by October 8 to receive the discounted registration rate. Regular registration pricing begins at 5:00 AM on October 9.

General Admission – SAME Member
$300 through October 8
$350 beginning at 5:00 AM on October 9

General Admission – Non-Member
$350 through October 8
$400 beginning at 5:00 AM on October 9

Small Business Representative – SAME Member
$150 through October 8
$200 beginning at 5:00 AM on October 9

Small Business Representative – Non-Member
$175 through October 8
$225 beginning at 5:00 AM on October 9

Sponsorship Opportunities

Industry Day sponsorship provides organizations with additional visibility throughout the event and opportunities to demonstrate their support for the SAME Huntsville Post and the federal A/E/C community.

Platinum Sponsor — $1,250

Includes:

  • Logo on the event website
  • Logo on sponsor posters in main event areas
  • Logo displayed during breaks
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Speaker introduction opportunities
  • Admission for 3 people

Gold Sponsor — $950

Includes:

  • Logo on the event website
  • Logo on sponsor posters in main event areas
  • Logo displayed during breaks
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Speaker introduction opportunities
  • Admission for 2 people, or 3 people for a small business

Silver Sponsor — $700

Includes:

  • Logo on sponsor posters in main event areas
  • Logo displayed during breaks
  • Admission for 1 person, or 2 people for a small business

Connect. Learn. Identify Opportunities.

SAME Huntsville Industry Day is designed to strengthen communication between government and industry while giving businesses of all sizes greater insight into upcoming federal opportunities.

Whether you are a small business looking to connect with agencies and potential teaming partners, an established contractor tracking upcoming programs, or a government professional looking to strengthen industry engagement, Industry Day provides two focused days to build relationships and exchange information.

Register early and join the SAME Huntsville Post October 21–22 for one of our signature industry events of the year.