Setting a new attendance record, more than 900 participants gathered March 24–26 for the 2026 Capital Week: Shape Your Strategy at the Bethesda North Marriott, gaining insights from uniformed services and federal agencies, exploring priority issues across the A/E/C community, and celebrating the SAME Foundation’s inaugural Soaring Eagle Award Dinner & Gala.

Capital Week Highlights

• Executive Leaders Panel: Senior leaders from USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, and the VA emphasized speed of delivery, acquisition reform, new FY2026 NDAA authorities, and innovation.

• Program Briefings: Standing-room-only sessions featured updates from USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, USPHS, NNSA, GSA, VA, and DHA.

• Lunch on the Hill: SAME strategic partners provided a focused outlook on legislative priorities and what’s ahead on Capitol Hill.

• Two Sold-Out IGE Summits:

  • Summit 1: Examined AI integration across the federal A/E/C enterprise, including barriers, policy, and responsible use.
  • Summit 2: Explored FY2026 NDAA acquisition reforms, new authorities, innovation drivers, and procurement impacts.

• Ukraine Symposium: (Co-hosted with ISOA and SAME Posts): Brought together experts to discuss Ukraine’s near-term defense posture and long-term infrastructure and reconstruction planning.

• Sentinel Mega Series: Provided critical updates on opportunities and expectations for industry engagement in the $100B+ Sentinel Program.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and volunteers for making Capital Week a success!

Missed the 2026 Event?

Check out the hightlights below

• Soaring Eagle Award Honors Terri Mestas
• Daily Recap
• Photos from the event

See you next year March 2027 in Rockville, MD