A blue and red flyer announces the Federal & Regional 2026 Healthcare Luncheon Program on September 16th at the National Press Club, featuring a silhouette of the U.S. Capitol building in the foreground.

SAME DC Post

LXCL:Member ticket. Includes 2 PDHs, opt-in attendee list, event slides, exclusive executive summary, and plated lunch. Full refunds accepted through Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. ET; one transfer permitted through Sept. 14 at 12 p.m./noon ET.

Industry Member (any Post or Chapter) SAME or AMFP

LXCL:Non-member ticket. Includes 2 PDHs, opt-in attendee list, event slides, exclusive executive summary, and plated lunch. Full refunds accepted through Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. ET; one transfer permitted through Sept. 14 at 12 p.m./noon ET.

Industry Non-Member Ticket

LXCL:Government or Military Employee representing their agency or fully-retired SAME or AMFP Members only. Must be representing your agency (not for consultants). Retired discounted ticket is for SAME or AMFP Members only who are not consulting or representing a firm at this event. Includes 2 PDHs, opt-in attendee list, event slides, exclusive executive summary, and plated lunch. Full refunds accepted through Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. ET; one transfer permitted through Sept. 14 at 12 p.m./noon ET.

Government or Fully Retired SAME/AMFP Member

LXCL:Sponsorship includes logo at event, social media, and event slides. Also includes one attendee ticket with full event access including 2 PDH, opt-in attendee list, event slides, exclusive executive summary, and plated lunch. Sponsorship is non-refundable; one transfer permitted through Sept. 14 at 12 p.m./noon ET.

Sponsor Ticket

LXCL:Non-refundable, non-transferrable ticket. Includes 2 PDHs, opt-in attendee list, event slides, exclusive executive summary, and plated lunch.

Late Registration

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for Facing the Future: Medical Facilities and Infrastructure Investment on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to the National Press Club Conference Center in Washington, DC. LOCATION National Press Club Conference Center 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045 AGENDA 11:15 a.m. - Check-in and informal networking 12:00 p.m. - Welcome and introductions followed by plated lunch 12:45 p.m. - Panel presentation followed by Q&amp;A 3:00 p.m. - Event concludes DRESS CODE Business casual attire is appropriate. Military attendees may wear the prescribed uniform of the day. Business cards are welcome. REFUNDS &amp; TRANSFERS Full refund requests must be received by Friday, Sept. 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET. One registration transfer may be requested through Monday, Sept. 14 at 12:00 p.m. ET. On-site transfers cannot be accommodated. Please send requests to <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a>. SPONSORSThank you for your generous support! Sponsorship is non-refundable, but transferrable until Monday, Sept. 14 at 12:00 pm ET. Please send your logo to: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">programs@samedc.org</a> BUILDING ACCESS &amp; ATTENDEE LIST The National Press Club is a secure facility and requires a QR code for entry to the National Press Club Conference Center. Approximately 48 hours before the program, registered attendees will receive an email from <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a> containing the building-access QR code and the pre-event opt-in attendee list. We look forward to seeing you on Sept. 16! SAME DC Post<a fr-original-style="" href="//www.same.org/dcpost" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.same.org/dcpost</a> AMFP DC-Baltimore <a fr-original-style="" href="https://amfp.org/established/dc-md/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://amfp.org/established/dc-md/</a> Event Inquiry and Event Communications<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a>&nbsp;

Facing the Future: Medical Facilities and Infrastructure Investment Perspectives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, DHA, IHS, Private Sector and the Construction Community Wednesday, Sept. 16, 202611:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET National Press Club Conference CenterWashington, DC FEATURED PANELISTS Moderator (and Panelist)CDR Omobogie Amadasu, P.E., Acting Deputy Director, Office of Facilities, Planning and Construction, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Indian Health Service Panelists<ul><li>COL Christopher W. Kiss, PhD, AIA, FHFI, PMP, Director, Facilities (FAC) Defense Health Agency</li><li>Mr. Alan R. Zytowski, P.E., Director, East Region Office, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, Department of Veterans Affairs</li><li>Mr. Jake Hambrick, Director of Design &amp; Construction, Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.</li><li>Mr. Chris Lukawski, VP of Healthcare, HITT Contracting</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1787663998/wysiwyg/oeyfyiohfgqe02wtbazb.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Facing the future for medical facilities and infrastructure investments, philosophies and procurement methods for facility modernization goals. Panelists will share perspectives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, DHA, IHS, the private sector and the construction community. Discussion Topics / Learning Objectives:<ol><li>Workplace — Examine the new big picture for workplace strategy, including whether the mission has changed, the role of resilience in planning, construction and O&amp;M, and the balance between enterprise-wide changes and regional focus.</li><li>Workforce — Assess the impact of recent personnel losses, the potential role of owner's representatives for USG, and future critical skills needs, including emerging tools such as Copilot and GIS.</li><li>Budget and Funding — Review approaches to successful master planning, budget execution, and the effects of Congressional and DOW budget pressures.</li><li>Successful Bidding — Evaluate construction industry interests and bidding strategies, including bundling or larger single acquisitions to attract bidder interest, the effectiveness of MATOCs at regional versus national scale, and expanded use of small business at the regional level.</li><li>Project Execution — Identify current execution challenges, including DOW OTAs and Progressive Design-Build mandates.</li><li>Future Needs — Consider the case for further studies, lessons learned from private-sector healthcare, and opportunities for cross-sector learning.</li></ol>AGENDA11:15 a.m. - Check-in and informal networking12:00 p.m. - Welcome &amp; Introductions followed by plated lunch 12:45 p.m. - Panel presentation followed by Q&amp;A3:00 p.m. - Event concludes TICKETS<ul><li>$135 - Member (SAME and AMFP, any chapter/Post or Chapter) Industry</li><li>$155 - Non-Member Industry</li><li>$75 - Government / Fully Retired</li><li>$175 - Late Registration (begins on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 pm ET)</li><li>$300 Sponsor (includes one ticket; ends on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 pm ET) Sponsors, please send your logo to: <a href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a></li></ul>WHO QUALIFIES FOR EACH TICKET TYPE SAME / AMFP Member RateAvailable to individuals with an active membership in the Society of American Military Engineers or the Association of Medical Facilities Professional. Current members from any Post or Chapter may register at the member rate. Non-Member RateAvailable to individuals who are not currently active SAME  or AMFP members.Interested in becoming a member? Visit <a href="//same.org" target="_blank">same.org</a>  to learn more about SAME membership. Visit <a href="//amfp.org" target="_blank">amfp.org</a> to learn more about AMFP membership. Government / Fully Retired RateAvailable to current federal, state, or local government employees and active-duty military personnel attending in their official or professional capacity. Please use your .gov or .mil  or agency email address when registering. Government contractors and non-profit organization attendees should use the applicable Industry rate ticket to register. Fully retired means that you are not consulting or representing any agency or industry including your self-owned business. Please put "Retired" as your company during registration. LOCATION &amp; MEAL OPTIONSThe event will be held at the National Press Club Conference Center and includes a plated lunch with coffee, tea, water and dessert. Attendees select one of the following entrees at registration:<ul><li>Leek-Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast (default or late registration) With red pepper sauce, potatoes and chickpea Swiss chard sauté</li><li>Roasted Acorn Squash (gluten-free, nut-free, vegan) With wild rice, quinoa, apricots, sautéed greens and apple cider reduction </li></ul>BUILDING ACCESSThe National Press Club is a secure facility. Entry to the conference center requires a QR code, which will be sent from <a href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a>  approximately 48 hours prior to the event. DRESS CODE Gentlemen and ladies should wear business casual attire. Short-sleeved uniform or a uniform not requiring a coat or tie may be worn at the meeting when it is the prescribed uniform of the day by the respective military service.Business cards are welcome. PARKING &amp; TRANSPORTATIONStreet parking is limited near the National Press Club. Nearby paid garages are available; attendees are encouraged to plan for downtown DC parking rates or to use Metro (Metro Center station (BL/OR/SV) is a short walk away). Valet parking is available at nearby venues, including the Willard Hotel or the JW Marriott. REFUNDS AND TRANSFERSBecause this event is held in a secure facility and attendees receive a pre-event opt-in attendee list once the transfer deadline closes, on-site transfers cannot be accommodated. Late registration (starting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 pm ET) is available unless the event reaches capacity. Refund requests must be received no later than five days prior to the event (Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 pm ET) ; full registration fees will be refunded with no fees deducted. Transfers may be accepted up to one time, until three days before the event (Monday, Sept. 14 at 12 pm/noon ET). Send all refund or transfer requests to: <a href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a>  DOCUMENT DELIVERYAll attendees will receive a copy of the opt-in attendee list, presentation slides, executive summary* of the program and outcomes, and a 2-PDH continuing education certificate provided by the SAME DC Post. Not all jurisdictions or programs accept PDHs for continuing education; attendees should confirm acceptance with their licensing board or program. *Chatham House RuleThis panel will be conducted under the <a href="https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/chatham-house-rule" target="_blank">Chatham House Rule</a>. Attendees are free to use information shared during the discussion, but may not attribute comments to any individual speaker or their organization. This allows panelists to speak candidly about procurement challenges, budget pressures and lessons learned without their remarks being tied to official agency positions. The executive summary will share public information or generalize outcomes to support non-attribution. SPEAKER &amp; PROGRAM DISCLAIMERProgram topics, panelists, speakers, and agenda details are subject to change based on availability, mission requirements, and other circumstances. We may substitute speakers or adjust the program agenda or schedule as necessary while maintaining the overall educational objectives of the event. A NOTE ABOUT ZEFFYRegistration is processed through Zeffy, which allows SAME DC Post to accept payments with no platform fees. At checkout, Zeffy will prompt for an optional donation to support its platform. This is optional: attendees can adjust the amount to $0 before completing registration. QUESTIONSPlease contact us at <a href="mailto:programs@samedc.org" target="_blank">programs@samedc.org</a> for registration, event inquiries, or to request refunds or transfers for this event.

SAME DC Post

Sept. 16 - Healthcare Luncheon Program - SAME DC & AMFP DC/Baltimore

529 14th St NW

Industry Member (any Post or Chapter) SAME or AMFP

$135

Industry Non-Member Ticket

$155

Government or Fully Retired SAME/AMFP Member

$75

Sponsor Ticket

$300

Late Registration

$175