We all know that technology is ever-changing at an ever-increasing speed.

To avoid being left in the dust, whether commercially or militarily, these changes must be met.

The Army is making its own transformational changes, as well, to answer challenges from our adversaries.

And those changes will be addressed at next week’s Association of the U.S. Army’s Global Force Symposium and Exposition. The three-day event, which also features exhibits from organizations, businesses and defense contractors, steps off next Tuesday at the Von Braun Center.

“AUSA is excited to be back in Huntsville for the 2026 Global Force Symposium and Exposition,” said retired Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, AUSA’s vice president for Membership and Meetings. “We have a top-notch slate of keynote speakers and panelists who will delve into the Army’s transformation and a record number of exhibitors this year, with more than 260 companies showcasing the best and latest in emerging technology.”

This year’s theme, “Delivering Victory: Leveraging the Army’s Industrial Might,” reinforces the Army’s transformation efforts and drive to dominate the battlefield in an era marked by disruptive and fast technological changes.

Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal headlines the list of senior leaders that includes Gen. David Hodne, commanding general of U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command; and Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command.

To register for Global Force, click here. For more information, click here. The event hashtag is #AUSAGlobal, and the Global Force app can be downloaded here.

Obadal launches the symposium with his keynote address in the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall. He will be followed by a contemporary military forum titled, “Leading Department of the Army Civilians Through Continuous Transformation.”

A late morning two-part forum on the new Transformation and Training Command will feature Lt. Gen. Michael McCurry, commanding general of Futures and Concepts Command; Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis, commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command; Lt. Gen. James Isenhower, commanding general of U.S. Army Combined Arms Command; Maj. Gen. Colin Tuley, portfolio acquisition executive for maneuver, ground; Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, portfolio acquisition executive for maneuver, air; and Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano, portfolio acquisition executive for fires.

Next Wednesday’s sessions start with a keynote address by Mohan, followed by a panel titled “Partnering with Industry to Revolutionize Garrison Feeding,” featuring Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy Army chief of staff for logistics, G-4; Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley, commanding general of U.S. Army Sustainment Command; celebrity chef Robert Irvine; and Donna Turner, vice president of government engagements and sales for the Compass Group.

The day also will feature a panel on acquisition reform and innovation. Speakers include Brent Ingraham, assistant Army secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology, and Hodne.

The final day of Global Force, next Thursday, will begin with a forum on command and control. Speakers include Joseph Welch, executive director at Transformation and Training Command and portfolio acquisition executive for command and control and counter-command and control; Maj. Gen. Patrick Ellis, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division; and Maj. Gen. James Bartholomees, commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division.

Hodne will provide a keynote presentation to close the symposium.

“We look forward to bringing together the Army, industry, business and the Huntsville community over what promises to be three fantastic days of networking, discussion and professional development,” Haley said.

Throughout all three days of Global Force, the Army also will offer Warriors Corner presentations from its booth in the South Hall, and AUSA will host its Generation Next Forum, an AUSA Young Professionals meeting focused on personal and professional development.