Hughes User Group – Talk. Listen. Learn.

What is HUG?

HUG – the Hughes User Group – is the association of organizations that share a vested interest in the use and innovation of Hughes products, services and solutions. The annual HUG Conference brings together HUG members, prospective customers and end-users with Hughes executives and technologists to:

Gain Access – exchange ideas and hear from peers and leaders.

Exercise Influence – get involved and provide input directly to Hughes experts.

Be Inspired – gather ideas, strategies, and a new perspective.

Best of all, HUG is run by Hughes users, the very people who benefit most from this forum.

If you are responsible for running the network that runs your business, don’t miss your chance to accelerate your expertise and maximize your network, with Hughes.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at HUG 2024 Conference, where innovation meets inspiration!

This annual event brings together HUG members, prospective customers, and end-users to engage with Hughes executives and technologists.

📅 HUG 2024 - Hughes User Group Conference

📍 Lansdowne Conference Center & Resort, Leesburg, VA

🗓 May 5-8, 2024

Register today!

KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

Hughes Updates: Be first to know about product developments
Hands-on Workshops: Dive deep into practical learning sessions
Keynote Speakers: Gain insights from industry leaders
Peer-to-Peer Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals

We can't wait to welcome you to the 2024 HUG Conference!

Registration is open!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hughes User Group

The HUG was formed to be a user community to communicate ideas and to collaborate on ways to make Hughes products and services better.

Membership in the HUG is open to employees of any organization with an interest in the use and success of Hughes products and services.

There are no dues or fees for membership.

The annual HUG conference is an event where HUG members gather together to Talk, Listen and Learn together. This conference is open to all HUG members. The HUG also sponsors regular webinars that cover topics of interest to the HUG membership community. Dates and topics will be listed on this page.

The annual conference brings together members, Hughes employees and a variety of industry experts to talk about trends and best practices. Together the audience is able to share experiences and learn from each other and the industry experts.

The value of HUG is based very much on your level of effort. If you take the time to get to know other members and establish relationships with them, you will have access to a wide range of experience and references. Also, the Hughes personnel that are involved with the HUG Conference and regular webinars are also available to you for brainstorming and idea sharing. Attending the conferences and the webinars will give you access to the industry knowledge and trends that are presented there.

The HUG has an appointed board, which consists of Hughes customers. The logistics of the HUG conferences and activities are performed by the Hughes Marketing organization. The topics and presentations are determined based on conversations with the HUG appointed board members and Hughes leaders.

YES. Any employee who wants to be part of the HUG is welcome. The HUG provides content for technical and executive employees who are working with Hughes products and services.

NO. The contact information for HUG members is used only for communication about the HUG and Hughes. We do not rent, share or sell the list to anyone.