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Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliersIDGA’s annual Future Indirect Fires Summit on January 27-28, 2026, at the Westin Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, will focus on supporting next-generation capability development and fires recapitalization.
Indirect fires continue to play a pivotal role in modern warfare. With evolving needs, shifting demands, and increasing operational requirements, platform modernization has never been more crucial.
Recognizing the important role of fires, IDGA is thrilled to once again host its annual Future Indirect Fires Summit on January 27-28, 2026, at the Westin Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
Download the official agenda here
In its new location, the 2026 summit will continue to grow, evolve, and expand. IDGA will bring together 300+ leaders from the indirect fires community to discuss modernization updates, emerging capabilities, long and short-range fires, the role of indirect fires in Europe and Indo-Pacific theaters, training to meet the demands of the future fight, and enhanced testing priorities to ensure success.
The agenda is packed with thought-leaders, including:
- Brigadier General Steve Carpenter, Commander, 56th Artillery Command, US Army
- Colonel Freeman Bonnette, Project Manager, Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems, PEO Ground Combat Systems, US Army
- Colonel Brian Schweers, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps School of Artillery, Fort Sill, US Marine Corps
- Colonel Gregory Tomlin, Army Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations, US Army
- Colonel James Johnson, Army Capability Manager for Field Artillery Brigade-Long Range Fires Battalion, US Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Max Riopelle, Commandant, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School/ Deputy Director, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, Canadian Armed Forces
In this summit, every session, discussion, and connection is built to help you sharpen your understanding of where indirect fires are headed and how to translate that knowledge into actionable advantage with enhanced lethality, survivability, precision, and range.
Join your colleagues and peers as they delve into advanced insights focused on supporting next-generation capability development and fires recapitalization.
Register online today and save up to $200 with our early bird discount, expiring December 19th.
Alternatively, if you’re interested in showcasing your company’s solutions, IDGA have opportunities for speaking, branding, and exhibiting through their strategic sponsorship packages – view the Sponsorship Prospectus here. You can learn more here, or please get in touch, and they will schedule a time to connect.
