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November 2026 Keynote Session

ENGINEERING THE TEAM CAPABILITY BEHIND COLLABORATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY

Maj. Gen. David Hill, PMP, USA (Ret)
Executive Director
Society of American Military Engineers

Mr. Hill serves as Executive Director of the Society of American Military Engineers. In this role, he is the chief salaried administrator of the Society—responsible for the effective operation and management of the organization as it leads collaboration in support of national security priorities and fosters engineering leadership for the Nation. Dave assumed this role in June 2026 following a distinguished 35-year career in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Major General. Throughout his military service, he had the privilege of leading soldiers and engineers in complex environments, from building  critical infrastructure in support of global operations to shaping future leaders as Commandant of the U.S. Army War College. Mr. Hill is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds advanced degrees in engineering management and strategic studies and is a certified Project Management Professional. Mr. Hill and his wife are thankful to live and be part of a wonderful community in south central Pennsylvania. Whether in uniform or out, his focus has remained the same: developing people, strengthening teams, and leading with clarity and humility.