2026 Small Business Symposium & Meet the Chiefs
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Northwest Posts — Seattle, Portland, and Mount Tacoma — are proud to host the combined 2026 Small Business Symposium (SBS) and Meet the Chiefs.
With SAME’s Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) taking place in Portland this May, we’ve merged these two highly successful events into one high‑value, two‑day experience designed to maximize your time, connections, and return on investment.
This is the premier Pacific Northwest focused event for small businesses, large firms, and government agencies working in planning, design, construction, and professional services.
Why Attend?
✅ Two events in one — Small Business Symposium + Meet the Chiefs
✅ Direct access to federal, military, and regional agencies
✅ Structured Government‑to‑Business and Business‑to‑Business matchmaking
✅ Actionable insights into upcoming programs and procurement priorities
Whether you are a small business seeking opportunities, a prime contractor building teams, or a government agency engaging industry, this event is designed for meaningful connections — not just name badges.
Participating Agencies & Organizations Tentatively Include
- USACE Portland, Seattle, Walla Walla, Sacramento/San Francisco Districts
- USACE Northwest Division
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest
- Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)
- U.S. Coast Guard – Seattle
- Regional and national prime contractors
These organizations will share future design, construction, and services programs to help industry partners plan, prepare, and position for upcoming opportunities.
Event Overview
Join small and large businesses from across the Pacific Northwest alongside our government partners for two packed days of:
- Educational sessions
- Executive‑level speakers
- Matchmaking
- Networking
- Social events
Registration includes access to both days and the Thursday evening Ice Breaker.
Point of Contact (POCs) for questions, clarifications or coordination:
- Valerie Wade — valerie.wade@wsp.com
- Matchmaking: William Shelton — William.Shelton@aecom.com