Armored Vehicles USA
Advancing Armored Vehicle Tech & Defense Strategies
June 23 - 24, 2026 | Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ann Arbor, MI
June 23 - 24, 2026
Modernizing The U.S. Armored Force For 2030 And Beyond
Meet Our 2026 Speakers
Event Chair: General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding General
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Eric Wesley
Former Deputy Commanding General, Army Futures Command
U.S. Army
Major General Curtis D. Taylor
Commanding General, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss
U.S. Army
Major General Thomas M. Feltey
Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division
U.S. Army (Pending Final Confirmation)
Major Gerneral Colin Tuley
Commanding General, US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning
U.S. Army
Brigadier General Beth A. Behn
Commanding General, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)
U.S. Army
Brigadier General Troy Denomy
Program Executive Officer Soldier
US Army
Mr. Stephen Bowdren
Program Executive Officer, Land Systems
U.S. Marine Corps
Mr. Nick Taylor
Head Combat Vehicles 1, Defence Equipment and Support
UK MoD
Colonel Leon Rogers
Military Deputy to the DASA-PPR
U.S. Army
Colonel Jason M. Wingeart
Director for Transformation and Lessons Learned Manager – Armored Brigade Combat
U.S. Army
Colonel Scott Pence
Division Chief, Capability Directorate, Ground Maneuver, G-8
U.S. Army
Colonel Ryan Howell
Director of Integration, CPE Ground
U.S. Army
Colonel James Polak
Commander, Aberdeen Test Center
U.S. Army
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Rinaldi
Project Lead, Overwatch, Army Applications Lab
U.S. Army
Stuart Hatfield
Deputy Division Chief, Capability Directorate, Ground Maneuver, G-8
U.S. Army
Steve Dawson
Engineering Director for Capability Program Executive, Ground (Combat Platforms)
U.S. Army
John Jolokai
Executive Director, US Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal
U.S. Army (Pending Final Confirmation)
Dr. Macam Dattathreya
Senior Scientific Technical Manager
U.S. Army
Will Booz
Direct Fire and Autonomous Armaments Fire Control, DEVCOM AC
U.S. Army
Joella Zwack
Security Specialist, DEVCOM Armaments Center, G2
U.S. Army
Michael Clow
Director, Combat and Tactical Wheeled Vehicles
Cypress International
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Download the 2026 Agenda
Wondering what's in store?
Explore the 2026 Agenda for the 5th annual IDGA Armored Vehicles Conference, taking place this June in Michigan.
Hear from key stakeholders driving armored vehicle programs, alongside critical discussions on modernization priorities, making this your essential guide to the technologies and strategies shaping the future of mobility, lethality, and survivability.
New for 2026: Experience armored capability up close with our first-ever on-site vehicle displays — step inside cutting-edge platforms, explore the latest technologies firsthand, and connect directly with the experts behind them.
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AV USA brings together military leaders, program managers, and industry experts in one location, trusted by leading organizations including General Dynamics Land Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems, INKAS, Integris, RENK, SAPA Transmission, NVTS, OUTBACKARMOUR, Oxley, and RUAG, creating a focused environment for buyers and suppliers to connect.
We offer a range of exhibiting and sponsorship packages, all customizable to meet your organization’s goals, whether you want to boost visibility, demonstrate capabilities, or build strategic partnerships.
Expand Your Knowledge Ahead of the Summit
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Armored Vehicle USA 2025 Post Show Report
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