Registration is Open for the 2026 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo

Registration is now open for SAME’s 2026 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo, May 19-21 in Portland, Ore.

Join us May 19-21 for JETC 2026 in Portland, Ore. This premier annual gathering of the military engineering community covers three days of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. This is the only event of its kind focused on shaping the future of the engineering services in support of the warfighter and national security.

This year’s conference theme, “Innovate Forward,” will spotlight the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of engineering support for national defense and infrastructure resilience.

JETC 2026 brings together uniformed engineers, government civilians, industry leaders, young professionals, innovators, partners, and subject matter experts under one roof to experience educational and training sessions, learn the latest industry and government topics, and collaborate on solutions with colleagues and senior decision makers.

Find all the information for JETC 2026 here and take advantage of early registration fees.

“I soaked in everything — the conversations, the photos, the energy. This trip was honestly one of the best experiences. Grateful for the good times, great people, and memories made.”

Shane Payne, U.S. Army, 2025 JETC Attendee