October 2026
Tysons Corner, VA
Right outside Washington, D.C.
The Dupuy Institute Presents:
The Fifth Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC)
The Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC)
Hosted by The Dupuy Institute, the annual Historical Analysis Annual Conference (HAAC) brings together leading experts from across the world to discuss modern warfare’s most pressing questions.
Purpose: To explore and promote the use of historical analysis in understanding military affairs.
About The Dupuy Institute (TDI)
The Dupuy Institute is an organization dedicated to scholarly research and objective analysis of historical data related to armed conflict and the resolution of armed conflict. The Dupuy Institute provides independent, historically-based analyses of lessons learned from modern military campaigns.
| Time | Room 1 Pike and Gallows Conference Center | Room 2 Einstein Conference Room | Room 3 Gandhi Conference Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900–0930 | Introductory remarks Christopher A. Lawrence (TDI) | --- | --- |
| 0930–1030 | Studying Combat: The “Base of Sand” Problem Dr. Shawn R. Woodford | Open | Open |
| 1030–1130 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1130–1230 | Breakpoints Christopher A. Lawrence | Open | Open |
| 1230–1400 | Lunch | ||
| 1400–1500 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1500–1600 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1600–1700 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1700–1800 | New Findings on Artillery Suppression Dr. Dermot Rooney (Wapentakes) – virtual | Open | Open |
| Evening (1900) | Group Dinner – Rangos | ||
| Time | Room 1 Pike and Gallows Conference Center | Room 2 Einstein Conference Room | Room 3 Gandhi Conference Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900–1000 | Iraq, Data, Hypotheses and Afghanistan (old) Christopher A. Lawrence (TDI) | Open | Open |
| 1000–1100 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1100–1200 | Open | Open | Close Combat Overmatch Weapons (SLAMMER) Joe Follansbee (Col., USA, ret.) |
| 1200–1330 | Lunch | ||
| 1330–1430 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1430–1530 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1530–1630 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1630–1730 | Reserved Dr. Iain Overton (AOAV) - virtual | Open | Open |
| Evening (1900) | Group Dinner – BJs | ||
| Time | Room 1 Pike and Gallows Conference Center | Room 2 Einstein Conference Room | Room 3 Gandhi Conference Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900–1000 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1000–1100 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1100–1200 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1200–1330 | Lunch | ||
| 1330–1430 | Open | Reserved - 1940 Dr. James Slaughter | Open |
| 1430–1530 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1530–1630 | Open | Open | Open |
| 1630–1700 | Closing Remarks | ||
| 1700-1800 | Revitalization of TDI Joe Follansbee (Col., USA, ret.) |
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| Evening | Happy hour - Rangos | ||
Purchase tickets: Direct payment to TDI
The cost of the conference is $150 for entire conference or $60 a day. The conference is priced to cover the costs of the conference facility.
Please pay through PayPal to SRichTDI@aol.com.
We are also set up to take credit card payments by phone. Call The Dupuy Institute during working hours at (703) 289-0007.
Questions? Email LawrenceTDI@aol.com.
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