Join the SAME Blue Ridge Post for an interactive professional development luncheon focused on one of the most complex challenges facing international design and construction programs: managing supply chain risk across OCONUS projects.
Overseas construction projects depend on a complex network of architects, engineers, manufacturers, logistics providers, contractors, government partners, and project teams working together to deliver mission-critical infrastructure in some of the world’s most challenging environments. From long-lead equipment and global transportation to local sourcing, customs requirements, site logistics, construction sequencing, and changing geopolitical conditions, decisions made throughout the project lifecycle can have a significant impact on schedule, cost, quality, and mission success.
This interactive panel will bring together industry leaders representing different parts of the project delivery process to discuss the challenges, risks, lessons learned, and best practices associated with delivering OCONUS construction programs.
Through real-world examples and practical insights, panelists will explore strategies for improving communication and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams, anticipating and managing supply chain disruptions, planning for long-lead materials and equipment, coordinating procurement and construction schedules, and developing more resilient approaches to international project delivery.
The conversation will also examine how project teams can use emerging technologies, improved data sharing, early planning, and stronger coordination between designers, contractors, manufacturers, logistics providers, and owners to identify potential problems earlier and make more informed decisions throughout design and construction.
Whether you support planning, architecture, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, contracting, or program management, this program is designed to provide practical ideas that can be applied to complex federal and international projects.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how decisions made across the project lifecycle affect the broader supply chain and with actionable strategies for strengthening coordination, reducing risk, improving resilience, and supporting successful delivery of mission-critical facilities overseas.
SAME Blue Ridge – Sept. 9, 2026 – Delivering Mission Success: Contested Logistics and Supply Chain Risk Across OCONUS Construction Programs
(1 PDH)
September 9, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
What do the MV Dali, the Strait of Hormuz, and Wildberries have in common?
Each highlight how disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, logistics networks, and supply chains can quickly affect mission success. Join the SAME Blue Ridge Post for an interactive professional development luncheon focused on contested logistics and supply chain risk across OCONUS construction programs.
Overseas construction projects depend on architects, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, contractors, government partners, and project teams working together to deliver mission-critical infrastructure in complex and often unpredictable environments. From long-lead equipment and material availability to ports, customs, local sourcing, transportation routes, regional risks, and geopolitical disruption, decisions made throughout the project lifecycle can significantly affect schedule, cost, quality, and mission success.
This moderated panel will bring together A/E/C industry professionals representing design, construction, logistics, and supply perspectives. Panelists will discuss how project teams can better anticipate regional risks, account for supply chain realities during planning and design, coordinate procurement and construction schedules, and improve resilience across international project delivery.
The discussion will explore practical questions such as:
- How can A-E teams incorporate regional supply chain and logistics risks into their deliverables?
- How do constructors plan for material availability, sequencing, staging, and local market constraints?
- What logistics challenges arise between procurement and delivery to the jobsite?
- How can owners, designers, contractors, manufacturers, and logistics partners collaborate earlier to reduce risk?
Whether you support planning, architecture, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, contracting, or program management, this program is designed to provide practical ideas that can be applied to complex federal and international projects.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how contested logistics and supply chain decisions affect OCONUS project delivery, along with actionable strategies for improving coordination, reducing risk, and supporting successful delivery of mission-critical facilities overseas.
AGENDA
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM ET | Program Length
11:30 AM | Registration & Networking
12:00 PM | Welcome & Lunch
12:30 PM | Moderated Panel Discussion
- Panelist introductions (5 min)
- Question #1 – Construction considerations (8 min)
- Question #2 – A-E considerations (8 min)
- Question #3 – Logistics considerations (8 min)
- Question #4 – Supply considerations (8 min)
- Follow-up questions (7 – 10 min)
2:00 PM | Program Closeout with photo
TICKET REGISTRATION
$55 – SAME Member Industry Ticket
$65 – Non-Member Industry Ticket
$30 – Government / Full-Time Student SAME Member
Registration includes the luncheon program, buffet lunch, networking, and 1 PDH for eligible attendees.
Walk-ins are welcome. Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan appropriately for seating and meals.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR EACH TICKET TYPE
SAME Member Rate
Available to individuals with an active membership in the Society of American Military Engineers.
You do not need to be a member of the Blue Ridge Post. Active SAME members from any Post may register at the member rate.
Non-Member Rate
Available to individuals who are not currently active SAME members.
Interested in becoming a member? Visit same.org to learn more about SAME membership.
Government Rate
Available to current federal, state, or local government employees and active-duty military personnel attending in their official or professional capacity.
Please use your .gov or .mil email address when registering.
Government contractors should use the applicable Industry rate ticket to register.
Full-Time Student SAME Member Rate
Full-time students may register at the $30 Government / Student Member rate as long as they are active SAME members.
Student and SAME membership status may be verified.
LOCATION
The George Washington, A Wyndham Grand Hotel
103 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
DRESS CODE
Gentlemen and ladies should wear business casual attire.
Short-sleeved uniform or a uniform not requiring a coat or tie may be worn at the meeting when it is the prescribed uniform of the day by the respective military service.
Business cards are welcome.
PARKING
On-site or nearby street parking is available for a small fee.
George Washington AutoPark
128 North Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
The garage is located behind the George Washington Hotel and adjacent to the Frederick County office building.
Daily Parking: $2 per hour, with a $30 maximum.
REGISTRATION, REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
The deadline to request a refund is Friday, September 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Refund requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated. *Note, Monday, Sept. 7 is Labor Day holiday.
Registration transfers are not permitted for this event. Each registration is associated with the individual attendee because the event includes an opt-in attendee list and an individual PDH certificate for eligible participants.
Please review your registration information carefully before submitting your order. By registering, you acknowledge and agree to the event’s refund and transfer policies.
A NOTE ABOUT ZEFFY
- This event uses Zeffy, a fee-free registration platform for nonprofit organizations. During checkout, Zeffy may suggest an optional contribution to support its platform.
- This contribution is entirely optional and is not a donation to the SAME Blue Ridge Post or part of your event registration fee.
- To opt out, simply change the suggested Zeffy contribution amount to $0 before completing your registration.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & DOCUMENT DELIVERY
- Eligible attendees will receive a PDH Certificate for 1 hour of learning following the program.
- Registered attendees will also receive the opt-in attendee list and available program slides or presentation materials following the event.
- Documents will be distributed by the SAME Blue Ridge Post from events@sameblueridgepost.org.
SPEAKER & PROGRAM DISCLAIMER
Program topics, panelists, speakers, and agenda details are subject to change based on availability, mission requirements, and other circumstances. The SAME Blue Ridge Post may substitute speakers or adjust the program schedule as necessary while maintaining the overall educational objectives of the event.