Agency Briefings

Get an inside look at what to expect in upcoming federal projects and programs.

IGE Summit

Collaborate with industry and government leaders on key acquisition topics.

Foundation Reception

Help support America's future STEM professionals and engineering leaders.

Networking Opportunities

Meet with colleagues and senior decision-makers throughout the A/E/C sector.

About Capital Week

What to expect: Strategic Discussions, Industry-Government Engagement, and Networking Opportunities

The DOD program features the Federal Executive Leaders Panel, including leadership from USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, and the VA. Discussions centered on the upcoming federal budget, the infrastructure bill, and how growing program requirements will increase the support the services need from industry. Open exclusively to SAME members, the event provides a preview of the coming fiscal-year construction programs of the uniformed services and select federal agencies.

Key elements of the conference:

Concurrent Briefings Presented by Government Agencies
Executive Leaders Panel
Networking Opportunities including the SAME Foundation Silent Auction
IGE Summit (additional registration required)

SAME Foundation Silent Auction

Please join us for this amazing, fun and interactive bidding experience during Capital Week! You do not have to be an event attendee to participate, as we have an accessible online platform. Our silent auction will open early February 2025, allowing you to bid on a variety of items and/or donate to this worthy cause.

Participants will have the opportunity to bid on vacation destinations, dining experiences, sports event tickets, artwork, jewelry and other and other one-of-a-kind SAME items.

Dollars raised from the silent auction support the SAME Foundation’s efforts to:

Expand our Camps Program by providing immersive experiences designed to ignite passion and curiosity among young minds.
Enhance Mentorship Opportunities by connecting future engineers with seasoned professionals who can guide them through their journey.
Foster Collaborative Learning through SAME’s Leader Development Program where future leaders engage alongside peers—a vital experience in today's interconnected world.

Interested in donating to the Silent Auction? Please visit us here.

Learn more about the Foundation Reception

Capital Week 2024 Fun Facts

711 Members participated in 2024
Total of 12 Program Briefings
The most attended sessions:
- Army Design & Construction Programs
- Navy Design & Construction Programs
- Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Army Installation Programs
- Emerging Technology and Building Systems Opportunities
- USACE Civil Works Programs

Future Dates

March 24-26, 2026 (Tues-Wed-Thur); Rockville, MD

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, facility management and maintenance, cybersecurity, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security. SAME leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges.

Learn more about SAME, and how you can make a difference

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