NGAUS Conference
The NGAUS 148th Annual NGAUS Conference will be held August 28-31, 2026
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Attending the NGAUS Conference provides you with the opportunity to meet other officers and retired officers from around the country. Attend informative business sessions and hear dynamic speakers and enjoy plenty of networking opportunities. We hope to see you there.
148th Annual NGAUS Conference & Exhibition
August 28-31, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
Join us at the 148th Annual NGAUS Conference & Exhibition. More than 2,500 Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia will gather to connect, party and get down to business setting the NGAUS upcoming legislative agenda. Travel days are Aug 28 and Sep 1. Plan to arrive early if you are participating in optional events.
NGAUS CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Important change this year!!!
Registration fee for all attendees is $200.00 per person PRICE INCREASES TO $250.00 AFTER JULY 28, 2026.
Download Registration Form
Schedule of Events
Conference Attire for Events
Texas Attendees Letter of Instruction
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
NGAUS Golf Tournament (Aug 28 – $125) SOLD OUT
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
& Track Tour (Aug 28 & 31 – $30) SOLD OUT
5K Fun Run (Aug 29 – $25)
Retired/Separated Luncheon (Aug 30 – $5)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
NGAUS will be providing free ground transportation from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport. Transportation will only be available on Aug 27 & 28 and Sep 1. Look for the Conference support staff in the baggage claim upon your arrival.
NGAUS TEXAS DELEGATION HOTEL INFO
Courtyard By Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
601 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Conference Rate is $140.00
thru July 28, 2026
Reserve your hotel room with your conference registration. You must book your hotel room with NGAT in order to get the discounted rate.
FUTURE CONFERENCES
149th General Conference
August 27 – 30, 2027
Salt Lake City, Utah
150th General Conference
August 25-28, 2028
San Juan, Puerto Rico
151st General Conference
August 24-27, 2029
Columbus, Ohio
152nd General Conference
August 23-26, 2030
Detriot, Michigan
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, Aug 28, 2026
Travel Day
Texas Meet & Greet
NGAUS Golf Tournament – Brickyard Crossing
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum & Track Tour
Joint Resolutions
Field Grade Mixer – Victory Field
Company Grade Mixer – Victory Field
Warrant Officer Mixer – Victory Field
Senior Warrant Officer Mixer – Victory Field
Saturday, Aug 29, 2026
Fun Run – (5k) Canal
Army/Air Resolutions
Professional Development/Caucus Mtg/General Session
Trade Show
States Dinner – Indiana Convention Center
Lt. Dan Band (Theme – Back Home Again)
Sunday, Aug 30, 2026
Religious Services
Professional Development/Caucus Mtg/General Session
NGAUS Spouse Luncheon – Indiana Roof Ballroom (Tea Party)
Retirees Luncheon – Indiana War Memorial
Warrant Officers Luncheon – Indiana Covention Ctr
Task Force Meetings
Trade Show
Hospitality Night
Monday, Aug 31, 2026
Trade Show
Army/Air Sessions
Professional Development/General Session
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum & Track Tour
Governor’s Farewell Reception at the Indiana State Museum
Simulators & Drone Show
Dress – Red, White & Blue
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
Travel Day
State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
Group Term Insurance
This is a low-cost group term life insurance policy which provides coverage on the member, their spouse, and their dependent children. Starting at $3.66 a month for $10,000 policy.
Free $10,000 Life Insurance
NGAT is proud to offer you a benefit of a $10,000 life insurance policy. This policy is offered to new enlistees of the Texas National Guard. Enrollment needs to be completed within 90 days of your enlistment to take advantage of this offer.
Free $1,000 Life Insurance
All currently serving members of the Texas Army and Air National Guard are automatically covered with a FREE $1,000 NGAT Life Insurance policy.
Fed Protect
Low cost Group Level Term Life Insurance for current and former members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to apply with coverage continuing through age 121.
Want to join NGAT?
The National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) appears before various state and national legislative committees to speak on behalf of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces. This is why your membership is so important. The greater our membership numbers, the more influence NGAT can bring to the political decision-makers and continue the fight on top issues affecting you and your family. Join NGAT today and make a real difference in the fight for your benefits and your future as a member of the Texas Military Forces.
