Naval Helicopter Association's

Annual Symposium

"Forged to Fight"

May 12 - 15, 2026

at Harrah's Resort and Casino

After a year away, the Naval Helicopter Association Symposium returns, Forged to Fight and focused on the warriors who deliver decisive combat power.

Inspired by the Chief of Naval Operations’ vision of a Navy built in the Foundry, tempered in the Fleet, and ready to win in combat, this year’s NHA Symposium honors the people who turn preparation into power.

Today’s fight demands relentless readiness, unmatched skill, and the will to dominate across every domain. Helicopter aircrews are at the center of that mission, deploying first, sustaining the force, and delivering decisive effects wherever the fight goes.

This symposium is where warriors sharpen their edge, leaders forge the future, and the Naval Helicopter Community rallies around one truth. We are built to endure, trained to adapt, and forged to fight.

Join us and be part of the force shaping the next era of maritime aviation.