Unlocking opportunity
SAME Small Business Conference
November 4-6, 2026 – Charlotte, NC
The success of small businesses is more important than ever and we know unlocking opportunity for everyone means successful outcomes for all. That’s why AECOM is a longtime sponsor of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business Conference, a market research, educational, and networking forum for the federal architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management industries. We’re looking forward to connecting with you in Charlotte at SBC booth 1633. Also, be sure to check out our six educational sessions below featuring our industry leaders.
AECOM Sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Leadership Development Community
of Interest Meeting
AECOM Speaker: Mike Saum
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 4
The Sentinel Mega Session: Infrastructure and
Transformation — Enabling Peace through Deterrence
AECOM Moderator: Matt Beverly
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Industry-Government Engagement: Beyond Set-Asides: Reimagining Small Business in an Other Transaction Authority (OTA)/
Progressive Design-Build (PDB) World
AECOM Speaker: Mike Blount
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5
From Vendor to Partner:
Winning DoD’s Owner’s Advisor Market
AECOM Speakers: John Spahr and Mike Blount
AECOM Moderator: Monica Wang
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Friday, Nov. 6
Growth through Subcontracting:
Maximizing Your Large Business Relationships
AECOM Speaker: Shawn Ralston
9:00 – 10:00 am
Friday, Nov. 6
Delivery Methods, Contracting & Governance:
Certified Construction Management for Owners
AECOM Moderator: Samantha Long
9:00 – 10:00 am
AECOM Expertise
AECOM has proudly supported the U.S. Defense mission for more than 100 years.
Click the images below to learn more about our capabilities across all federal sectors:
SBC News
AECOM partners with Canine Companions from the Carolinas!
As dog lovers, we’re excited to share our SBC booth in Charlotte with some new puppies-in-training from Canine Companions. This nonprofit was founded in 1975 to provide expertly trained service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans living with disabilities, as well as facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.
Stop by AECOM booth 1633 to meet these cuddly new recruits from the Carolinas and learn about their incredible journey from precocious pup to life-changing service dog. To join us in supporting their important mission, visit our booth or donate here.
We’re hiring!
With an expanding federal portfolio, we’re always looking for candidates ready to deliver a better world on our high-performing team. Visit booth 1633 or explore our career opportunities.
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