Upcoming Events

By The H2F Journal Editorial TeamSeptember 3, 2026

Soldiers Push Limits at 2026 USASOC Best Squad Competition
A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) performs the three-repetition maximum deadlift event during the Army Fitness Test at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug. 3, 2026. The USASOC Best Squad Competition highlights the excellence of the Army’s Special Operations Forces as they demonstrate grit, determination, and physical and mental resilience, as well as a mastery of warfighting fundamentals across a week of competition, Aug. 3–7. The winning squad will move on to compete against the Army’s best during the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition, Sept. 11–19, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brianna Ledezma Gomez) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Brianna Wenzel Ledezma) View original

Welcome to our quarterly overview of upcoming events and key professional engagement opportunities spanning the FY26-FY27 calendar. This section is designed specifically for Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) leaders, healthcare providers, trainers, and multidisciplinary professional staff.

These upcoming symposia, planning workshops, and training conferences and other engagement opportunities serve as vital platforms for the H2F community. They provide dedicated space for our teams to connect with peers across the enterprise, learn emerging operational strategies, share evidence-based best practices, and apply advanced human performance methodologies directly to Warfighter readiness.

Review the engagements below to identify opportunities for your staff to collaborate, integrate these critical milestones into your quarterly unit training plans, and actively contribute to the continued evolution of the H2F System.

Q4FY26

Aug. 17-20, 2026 - NSCA Tactical Annual Training (National Strength and Conditioning Association | Orlando, FL. | Evidence-based training for tactical human performance in military, law enforcement, Fire & EMS; includes hands-on sessions and CEUs.

Sep. 15-17, 2026 - Maneuver War Fighter Conference (MWFC) | Fort Benning, GA | The Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Benning is the premier maneuver force annual event designed for military, civilian, and defense industry professionals.

Tropic Lightning Soldiers Rehearse Break Contact for Salaknib 2026
U.S. Army Spc. Fuad Ghaleb, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, maneuvers toward an objective rally point during a break contact battle drill in preparation for Salaknib 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 5, 2026. Salaknib is an annual exercise designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen relationships between partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duke Edwards) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Duke Edwards) View original
Q1FY27

Oct. 12-14, 2026 - AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (Association of the United States Army) | Washington, DC | North America’s premier land-power expo and professional forum with exhibitors and sessions.

Oct. 21-24, 2026 - AASP (American Association for Applied Sport Psychology) | Minneapolis, MN | Professional conference focused on applied sport psychology topics and practices.

Oct. 24-27, 2026 - Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) | San Antonio, TX | Largest gathering of food and nutrition professionals offering education and expo hall.

Feb. 4-6, 2027 - CSM (Combined Sections Meeting) - National PT Conference | Philadelphia, PA | Largest physical therapy conference in the U.S., offering hundreds of sessions and CEUs.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa air defenders deliver remarks at EUROSATORY 2026
U.S. Army Col. Tom Noble, deputy commanding officer of the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and British Army Maj. Ben Johnston, G-5 plans officer, speak during AUSA’s Speakers Corner at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, June 15, 2026. The presentation focused on the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, innovation at the edge and the need for NATO allies and partners to adapt at the pace of change. Noble and Johnston highlighted how industry can support military initiatives such as Digital Shield, Project Bullfrog and the Flytrap series to help turn emerging ideas into practical capabilities for Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Alexander Watkins) (Photo Credit: Maj. Alexander Watkins) View original
Q2FY27

April 8-10, 2027 - AOTA National Conference (American Occupational Therapy Association) | Boston, MA | World’s largest occupational therapy event featuring education sessions and expo hall.

May 15-16, 2027 - Sports Nutrition Association (SNA) Annual Conference | TBD, USA | Conference for sports nutrition professionals, focusing on research and applied practice.

May 20-23, 2027 - ASPDA (American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association) | Indianapolis, IN | Conference for sports dietitians featuring research updates and networking events.

June 14-16, 2027 - SNSP (Society for Nutrition & Sports Performance) / ISSN Conference | Jupiter, FL | Sports nutrition science conference covering supplements, recovery, and human performance.

June 21-24, 2027 - NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo (National Athletic Trainers’ Association) | New Orleans, LA | Annual convention offering CEUs, sessions, and the AT Expo for athletic training professionals.

May 2027 - H2F Symposium* | Hampton Roads, VA | Registration website will be published in FY27 | Annual Army event highlighting holistic Soldier fitness across all H2F domains. | The  H2F Symposium brings together industry partners, practitioners and key leaders from across the community of practice. 

TBD 2027 - U.S. Army Heat Forum | Fort Benning, GA | Operational training event focused on heat injury prevention and performance.

*2027 H2F Symposium 

SAVE THE DATE! 12-13 May 2027 

Get ready for the premier tactical human performance event of the year!

The 2027 H2F Symposium returns to the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia, May 12-13, 2027. Under this year’s theme, “Operationalizing H2F,” we will focus on translating human performance doctrine into tactical, operational, and organizational reality; building a more agile, lethal, and resilient force.

Key Timelines & Action Items 

• Call for Speakers: Opens Oct. 15, 2026

• Prepare Your Proposals Now: We are seeking real-world strategies, lessons learned, and practical best practices across all five H2F domains: Physical, Mental, Sleep, Nutrition, and Spiritual.

• The Goal: Show us how your initiatives deliver tangible, field-tested results.

Submission guidelines for presentations and poster sessions are coming soon!

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