The 2026 IDGA Military Flight Training USA Summit is where the next era of military aviation training is defined. Returning with an expanded community of 300+ senior leaders, program managers, instructors, and industry trailblazers, the summit brings together the people and programs shaping how U.S. and allied forces develop, prepare, and sustain their pilots for tomorrow’s operational demands.
With leading commands such as AETC, CNATRA, and the Army Aviation Center of Excellence contributing strategic direction and real-world insights, attendees gain direct access to the decision-makers driving modernization across the training enterprise.
In 2026, the summit goes further, spotlighting advanced training technologies, integrated live-virtual-constructive ecosystems, talent development, and cross-service collaboration to build more adaptable, combat-credible aircrews.
Explore insights into U.S., Canadian, and NATO flight training programs, along with data on overall market size, efforts to reduce carbon footprints, the impact of AI and VR, and more.
Ahead of the 2025 conference, Kirk sat down with IDGA to discuss the new training portal, how it had been tailored to meet the personal needs of each student, and the impact AI was expected to have on the future of flight training.
Ahead of the 2025 conference, Hawker sat down with IDGA to discuss how NFTE was working with the U.S. Air Force, objectives for 2025, and what the future of military flight training might hold.
While we work behind the scenes to host our 11th edition, check out our 2025 Event Guide, for an in-depth look at what was discussed this past October.
Featuring all the information on speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities, its your best place to learn what makes the summit the the premier forum shaping the future of U.S. and allied pilot training.
And, it's all in one handy document!
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