Join our team at JETC 2026 as we spotlight progressive design‑build best practices, and Federal Programs Leader Mike Huffstetler, LEED AP, F-SAME, concludes his SAME presidency.

JETC is the premier event for today’s joint military engineering community. This year’s theme, “Innovate Forward,” will showcase the innovations, strategic approaches, and critical partnerships that shape engineering in support of national defense and infrastructure resilience

• Baby on Board: Adopting Progressive Design-Build for MILCON
  Wednesday, May 20
  Principal and Historic Preservation Leader Erica Ceder, AIA, DBIA, and Principal and Federal Programs Leader Mike Huffstetler, LEED AP, F-SAME

  Military construction meets progressive design-build. Discover how early team integration and digital tools can accelerate project delivery and reduce risk.

• SAME National Leadership Assembly Meeting
  Monday, May 18 | 9AM – 5PM
  Principal and Federal Programs Leader Mike Huffstetler, LEED AP, F-SAME

• Day 1 Opening General Session with Executive Leaders Panel
  Tuesday, May 19
  Principal and Federal Programs Leader Mike Huffstetler, LEED AP, F-SAME

  Hear from engineering executive leaders of the uniformed service and government agencies on how they are leaning into innovation, as well as their current priorities and future outlook. The panelists will detail opportunities for industry partnership, highlight key areas of investment for their organizations, and share perspectives on today’s highly dynamic national security challenges.

• Day 2 General Session
  Wednesday, May 20
  Principal and Federal Programs Leader Mike Huffstetler, LEED AP, F-SAME

  In addition to the keynote presentation, the Society will hold its annual leadership change, as Mike Huffstetler, F.SAME passes the gavel and swears in the organization’s 107th National President.