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Theme: Army Aviation: Transforming at the Pace of Change

Scope: The AUSA Army Aviation Hot Topic will include government, military, and industry professionals—as well as senior-level executives from the U.S. Army and aviation-related systems industry partners. Government and military attendees will include key leaders in the research and development, procurement, sustainment, and training processes for U.S. Army Aviation systems.

Objective: The Army provides our nation with the ability to prevent, shape, and win in the land domain. Army Aviation is a professional, modernized force that is focused on our ground forces—while simultaneously generating options for combatant commanders through the application of our competencies of See/Sense, Strike, Move, and Extend, enabling them to continue winning in an increasingly complex world.

The AUSA Army Aviation Hot Topic, through panel discussions, will provide a forum for senior government officials, military leaders and industry executives, through the lenses of doctrine and materiel, to discuss Army Aviation’s approach to manning, equipping, training and sustaining the Aviation force—all with a focus on meeting today’s global commitments and conducting Multi-Domain Operations in support of the Joint Force of the future. Senior leaders will share their thoughts on aviation requirements, operations, logistics, and acquisitions for the future Aviation warfighter in support of ground maneuvers. Panel members will also take questions from the audience.

 

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Eligibility

The Association of the United States Army welcomes all members, employees or consultants of member companies, military, civilian government personnel, invited guests, and non-members that are interested or have an identifiable relationship with AUSA or the U.S. Army.

NonMembers of AUSA: You may join AUSA to receive member pricing for this event.  Please visit: https://www.ausa.org/membership for more information.

Registration Information

• On-line registration is available until 1700 EST Monday, 16 February 2026.  Save on registration fees by registering before the deadline!  Fees go up on-site. 
• In-person registration will open at 0700, EST Thursday, 18 February 2026, on-site fees apply. 
• Acceptable forms of payment are American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.
• There is no cost for military and government civilian (non-contractor) personnel. 
• Refunds will be made for those registrants who cancel in writing prior to close of business, Monday, 16 February 2026. No refunds for cancellations after that date.

Registration Rates

REGISTRATION TYPE	ONLINE THRU 16 FEB	ON-SITE
National Partners	$475	$525
Community Partners	$525	$550
Premium (individual/life/honorary) Members	$550	$575
Association Partner Members	$575	$600
Basic Members	$600	$650
Non-Members or Future Members	$700	$750
Military/Government	No Fee	No Fee
Media	No Fee	No Fee

 

Transportation

The Gordon R. Sullivan Conference and Events Center is in the Courthouse section of Arlington, VA.  We are located approximately two blocks south of the Courthouse Metro Station (Orange/Silver lines).  Driving directions may be found here:  2425 Wilson Blvd, Google Maps 
 

Parking

AUSA does not offer complimentary parking for this event.  There is metered, street parking and garages within a 1-5 minute walk nearby:  Parking near AUSA HQ 

 

Housing Information

Accommodations for this event are available at the Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

Rooms are subject to applicable tax. All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one-night deposit plus tax or guaranteed by a major credit card (and hotel will charge an attendee's credit card for one night's stay prior to arrival.)

 

Dress Code

• Military Attendees:  ACU/OSU/duty uniform
• Civilian Attendees:  Business attire
• Speakers and Panelists:
  • Military: Class A: Army Service Green Uniform (AGSU) or Army Service Uniform (ASU); required only during presentation/remarks.
  • Civilians: Business attire

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CONTACTS

Kevin Engler
Deputy Director, Outreach and Programs
Phone: 703.907.2412
Email: kengler@ausa.org

For questions regarding the speakers and programming
 

Sophia Martin
Registrar
Phone: 703.907.2692
Email: smartin@ausa.org

For questions pertaining to registration
 

Emily Call
Sponsorship Manager
Phone: 703.907.2606
Email: ecall@ausa.org

For information on being an industry sponsor for this event