At JETC 2026, more than 2,400 professionals from across the A/E/C industry gathered to connect, collaborate, and Innovate Forward.
JETC 2026: Innovate Forward
The Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC 2026) brought together more than 2,400 professionals from across the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry, along with leaders from the joint engineering community, in Portland, Oregon.
As one of the premier engineering conferences, JETC 2026, Innovate Forward, focused on advancing collaboration between government, industry, and academia to address critical infrastructure, resilience, and national security challenges. JETC continues to serve as a premier platform for professional development, networking, and government-industry engagement, bringing together experts committed to strengthening the nation’s engineering capabilities.
A Powerful Three Days of Engagement
- Education & Training: Attendees participated in 70+ technical sessions and the highly regarded Warfighter Seminar, addressing real-world mission challenges.
- Exhibit Hall: Nearly 200 exhibitors showcased innovative technologies, solutions, and live demonstrations.
- Leadership Insights: Senior agency leaders shared perspectives on priorities, partnerships, and future opportunities.
- SAME Celebrations: Attendees participated in signature SAME celebrations including the LDP graduation, Fellow Investiture, and the Society Ball & Awards Gala, highlighted by the Golden Eagle Award.
- Community & Impact: The SAME Foundation Silent Auction Fundraiser and the 5K Run brought attendees together to support the future of the profession while strengthening community connections.
Watch the Recap Video for Day 1
Watch the Recap Video for Day 2
Watch the Recap Video for Day 3
Thank You to Our Community
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, speakers, attendees, and volunteers—your energy, expertise, and commitment made JETC 2026 a resounding success.
Join us for JETC 2027 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as we continue to innovate, collaborate, and build what’s next.
Read the daily recaps from JETC ’26!
Day Two: Connecting With Purpose
Day Three: Accelerating, Together
Just Ahead …
While this year’s JETC may have concluded, the anticipation for SAME’s Federal Small Business Conference is building! Scheduled for Nov. 4-6, 2026, in Charlotte, NC., the market research event of the year for the federal A/E/C sector presents an invaluable chance to network with top professionals, key decision-makers, industry solution providers, business partners, and federal contracting officers.
You’re encouraged to contribute your innovative ideas to the 2026 SBC. The Call for Presentations is open until Monday, June 1. We are seeking presentations in four tracks; presenters may submit a maximum of two proposals for review.
- On-Ramping to Federal Contracting – Help newcomers navigate the federal marketplace.
- Business Growth Strategies – Scale smarter, not harder.
- From Policy to Practice – Navigate the regulatory landscape.
- Spurring Innovation and Technology – Lead the change in acquisition reform and how business gets done.
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