NGAUS 2026 General Conference

The Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS) is leading a Pennsylvania delegation to the 148th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition. The conference runs Friday, August 28 through Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Why PNGAS members attend

NGAUS is the only organization advancing the interests of National Guard officers at the federal level. The General Conference is where state associations align on the legislative agenda for the year ahead, where Soldiers and Airmen across all 54 states and territories meet, and where the policies that affect Pennsylvania Guard members, veterans, and families are debated, set, and voted on.

Key dates

PNGAS registration closes Wednesday, July 1, 2026. We close two days ahead of the NGAUS hotel block deadline so we can finalize the Pennsylvania roster and submit attendees in time. After July 1, late requests can be made by emailing registrations@pngas.org but cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellations through July 15 receive a refund less a $15 administrative fee. From July 16 onward, all sales are final.

What is included with PA registration

Conference registration covers the General Session, all caucus meetings (Officer, Warrant Officer, Retired/Separated), the States Dinner, the Spouses Luncheon, Hospitality Night, and the Governor's Farewell Reception. PNGAS handles your hotel reservation in our reserved block at The Westin Indianapolis. Optional activities — the NGAUS Golf Tournament, the IMS Museum & Track Tour, the Monuments Walking Tour, and the 5K Fun Run — are available at separate per-attendee fees on the registration form.

Hotel

Pennsylvania delegates stay at The Westin Indianapolis at 241 W Washington Street. The Westin honors the conference rate from August 25 through September 2 if you want to extend your stay on either side. Hotel reservations are coordinated by PNGAS as part of your registration — you do not need to book separately.

Pricing

Registration is $200 per attendee at the early-bird rate. Every PNGAS submission qualifies for early-bird pricing because our form closes ahead of the NGAUS-wide early-bird deadline. Optional event fees are itemized on the registration form. Payment is by credit card (subject to a 3% processing fee) or check made payable to Indy NGAUS 2026, Inc. Discount codes, when issued by PNGAS, are entered at checkout.

A note on phishing

Bad actors have been emailing and calling NGAUS attendees, offering attendee lists or claiming to handle hotel bookings. Register only through PNGAS. Hotel reservations for Pennsylvania delegates are coordinated by PNGAS — you should never receive direct hotel-booking outreach from outside vendors. If something looks off, forward it to registrations@pngas.org.