NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting: Oct. 26-29: Register Today and Have a Peek at the Transportation Academy Sessions

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Fall Meeting
October 26 – 29, 2026
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Join leaders from government, military, and industry at the 14th Annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, October 26-29 in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center. Engage with these leaders and all Fall Meeting attendees around the 2026 theme “Delivering Hope, Projecting Lethality – Theater to Globe”, and be part of reinforcing the critical role transportation and logistics plays in supporting both mission readiness and humanitarian response efforts around the world.

The NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting will feature keynote, fireside chat, and roundtable sessions,Transportation Academy, networking opportunities, meetings, and a dynamic exhibit hall.  Visit the NDTA website for the evolving agenda and register today.

TRANSPORTATION ACADEMY

The Transportation Academy provides foundational and practical insights into the U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) mission, the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE), and the critical industry partnerships that enable global mobility. Participants will gain valuable knowledge from subject-matter experts while building connections that enhance professional development and mission success.

Transportation Academy Features:

• 64 interactive classes across eight, one-hour sessions (eight classes per session)
• Speakers/instructors ranging from tactical experts to geopolitical strategic thinkers–there’s something for everyone!
• Learning, idea sharing, and professional networking through instructions, presentations, & interactive audience dialogue.
• CEU credits are available through McKendree University. CEUs correspond to the entire Fall Meeting Program and are available to all attendees who apply and purchase ($35 administrative fee is required at registration).
• CET credits for DoD financial management personnel (no cost).
• Visit the NDTA agenda page or Transportation Academy page for all session details.

Take a peek at the sample list of Tracks and Classes for the 2026 Fall Meeting below:

Acquisition, Finance, Policy & Legal

• Doing Business with Military Sealift Command – Learn more about the procurement process and MSC’s contracting priorities from MSC’s Contracting Department and Office of Small Business Programs. Hear directly from the MSC Deputy Director of Contracting how MSC conducts source selections and learn helpful hints on submitting offers. Whether you are new to Federal Government Contracting or need a refresher – this course will offer information on the Small Business Programs, available resources and tools, and where to find opportunities.

Cybersecurity & IT Best Practices

• Cyber Threat Landscape for Freight Rail – This session equips USTRANSCOM and logistics leaders to prepare for Q day by integrating quantum resistant cryptography into zero trust architectures. Drawing on Booz Allen’s Thunderdome, PKI modernization, and PQC initiatives, it provides actionable steps to safeguard mobility, logistics, and command and control systems against emerging quantum threats while maintaining mission readiness.

Data, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, & Intelligence

• Ready, United, Decisive: Unlocking Decision Advantage – This session explores how empowering teams with accessible tools and a data-driven culture transforms the way organizations operate and compete. Attendees will discover how to achieve Decision Advantage through faster execution, stronger team cohesion, and smarter strategic alignment. Through real-world use cases, we’ll demonstrate how our expertise and tools deliver smarter decisions, faster operations, and adaptable solutions. Participants will leave equipped to unlock their own decision advantage and drive measurable mission outcomes.

Government & Commercial Transportation & Logistics

• Between Sealift and Airlift: Ground Effect Vessels and the Dispersed Nodes of Contested Logistics – Distributed operations generate many small, urgent movements that pose a tradeoff: Aggregation costs time, but movement costs efficiency. This session examines where ground-effect vessels fit in the ecosystem traditionally supported by rotary-wing, tactical airlift, and emerging autonomous resupply — including honest limits on sea state, payload, and infrastructure — and answers the certification and programming questions for which a flying vessel poses to the JDDE. Designed for mobility planners and acquisition professionals but welcome to all enthusiasts of innovation in transportation. 

International Alliances, Partnerships, & Access

• Powering the “Artery of Victory” – Brigadier General Hyunseok Bang, Commander of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Transportation Command, presents a strategic overview of military transportation, a cornerstone of the ROK-U.S. alliance. This official briefing provides an in-depth analysis of deployment support procedures for U.S. and UN forces. It will further unveil innovative advancements preparing for the future battlefield, including unmanned transport systems and smart port technology. This presentation is an essential session for professionals in the defense and logistics sectors.

Professional Development, Human Resources, & Leadership

• Military Transition into Civilian Employment – This military-to-civilian employment transition presentation will focus on helping service members understand the process, leverage their skills, and connect with resources for a successful move to civilian employment. The topics covered will touch upon career exploration, resume building, potential hurdles, networking and understanding civilian job requirements.

ARTRANS Workshops

• Delivering Ready Teams Globally – Presenting an overview of U.S. Army Transportation Command, its global posture, the newly published ARTRANS Operating Concept, Army Force Projection Policy, and other updates.

Reserve a guest room

Preferred hotel rates for industry and government professionals are available at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and at overflow hotels nearby. Rooms are selling fast. We encourage you to reserve your room today.

The beautiful Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a great all-in-one destination just six minutes from DFW Airport. Enjoy your educational experience in a contemporary venue with lots to do in Grapevine, Texas in our free time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: NDTA is aware of non-NDTA hotel marketing emails offering promotional codes for discounted hotel rates. These rates are higher than NDTA‘s contracted rates with the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. The only way to get the NDTA rates is through the link on the Lodging/Transportation page or by calling the hotel directly and requesting the NDTA group rate. If you receive on one of these marketing emails, please disregard as spam.

Volunteer, Register, and Sponsor

Visit the NDTA Fall Meeting event page for updated information. Register to join the discussion and learn by engaging with government and industry leaders in October. Fall Meeting is back!

• Event registration is open. Early bird registration closes after August 27, 2026.
• Volunteers – if you can support Fall Meeting in a volunteer role, you may be eligible for complimentary registration. For volunteer opportunities email events@ndtahq.com.
• Sponsor and Expo registration is open.

Become an NDTA Member 

NDTA membership is NOT required for Fall Meeting registration or participation.

If you are not an NDTA member, check out member benefits now. All members receive members-only publications and complimentary local in-person or virtual chapter membership. Sign up today.