June 23 - 24, 2026 | Detroit, Michigan

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MODERNIZING THE U.S. ARMORED FORCE FOR 2030 AND BEYOND

Name: Armored Vehicles USA Conference
Start: 2026-06-23
End: 2026-06-24

Armored Vehicles USA 2026 returns to Detroit, Michigan on June 23–24, uniting over 400 senior military leaders, acquisition professionals, and industry experts for two days of strategic briefings, technical discussions, and solution-oriented collaboration.

Now a cornerstone event in the armored vehicle calendar, the 2026 conference will bring together more than 20 expert speakers from across the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, including leadership from PEO GCS, DEVCOM, PEO Land Systems, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, Yuma Proving Ground, and Army Applications Lab.

Focused on both near-term modernization and long-term force readiness, the agenda will explore critical themes including, Strategic Threats & Operational Challenges, Force Sustainment & Lifecycle Optimization, Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Development, and Enabling the Army of 2030 and Beyond.

Join us on June 23–24, 2026 in Detroit for two days of keynote briefings, expert panels, and unparalleled networking, as we chart the future of maneuver warfare and ground combat systems together.

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2025 Speakers Included

General (Ret.) David G. Perkins

Former Commanding General

US Army Training and Doctrine Command

Major General Glenn A. Dean

Program Executive Offcer, Ground Combat Systems

US Army

Major General Glenn A. Dean

Program Executive Offcer, Ground Combat Systems

US Army

Major General Michael Lalor

Commanding General, Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)

US Army

Sandra Long

Senior Advisor for Defense Exports

Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation

Dwayne D. Hynes

Chief of Foreign Intelligence Technology, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2

US Army

Dwayne D. Hynes

Chief of Foreign Intelligence Technology, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2

US Army

Duane Stefaniak

Deputy Chief of Foreign Intelligence Technology, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2

US Army

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Antonio Aguto

Former Commanding General, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)

The Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)

Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont

Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor School

US Army

Colonel John Nelson

Commander, Yuma Proving Ground

US Army

Colonel Jussi Toivanen

former Armoured Battalion Commander

Finland Armed Forces

Colonel Charles L. Montgomery

Commander First Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade

US Army

Lieutenant Colonel David W. Griffith

Commander 3-67 Armor, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division

US Army

Mr. Stephen Bowdren

Program Executive Officer, Land Systems

USMC

Mr. Thomas M. Mead

Project Manager, Army Application Lab

US Army

Marc Richard

Deputy Director of Vetronic

General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada

Mr. Nick Taylor

Head Combat Vehicles 1, Defence Equipment and Support

UK MoD

Mr. Corey Johnson

General Manager Transmission Business, RENK America

RENK America

Mike Wior

CEO and Co-Founder

Allen Control Systems

Helle Specht

Managing Director

Integris Composites Denmark

Eugene Gerstein, FRAeS

Managing Partner

INKAS Aerospace & Defense

Andrew Bonham

CEO

Integris Composites

Ian Pain

Chief Executive Officer

RENK America

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400+

Attendees

10+

Industry Partners

Networking Breaks

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What Our Attendees Thought of AV USA 2025!

“Very well organized and executed, almost like clockwork. I was very impressed with the level of executive leadership across the Army & Marine Corps who dedicated their time to this event and the future of "Armor"....”

“The conference was very informative and the speakers/ dialogue were very impressive.”

“The event was a great discussion between the vision and priorities of the US Army and other land forces, and the technologies and focuses of industry.”

"Really good line up of speakers. US Army, Allies, and Industry."

“Great event! I love the small venue, the topics briefed and the guest speakers line up! This was all top notch and very very relevant information to the programs I am responsible for in my business. ”

“Very well balanced agenda.”

“Good meeting in terms of topics, and in particular the format to allow talking opportunities with presenters.”

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Take part in the premier U.S. forum dedicated to the advancement of armored vehicle capabilities, where military leadership, acquisition decision-makers, and cutting-edge solution providers come together for two days of focused discussion, collaboration, and innovation.

Whether your objective is to showcase next-generation platforms, strengthen relationships across the U.S. Army’s ground combat community, or position your company at the forefront of armored modernization efforts, Armored Vehicles USA provides a powerful platform to make an impact.

With a highly engaged audience of over 400 professionals and 20+ expert speakers, sponsors benefit from targeted visibility through exhibition space, thought leadership sessions, and tailored networking opportunities, with key stakeholders from PEO GCS, DEVCOM, PEO Land Systems, and more.

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