About this expo
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition serves as North America's leading land power exposition and professional development forum. It functions as a primary communication platform for the Army and a strategic venue that connects military leaders, industry innovators, policymakers, and international delegations. The event highlights the capabilities of Army organizations and presents a broad spectrum of defense industry products and services.
The target audience encompasses the entire Army community, including Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members, alongside government officials, academics, civic leaders, veterans, and advocates. It is particularly relevant for senior military officials, defense executives, and international partners. Registrants are required to have an "identifiable relationship" with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), which organizes this event as a non-profit educational organization.
Attendees can engage in informative presentations, panel discussions, and seminars covering pertinent military and national security subjects. The event also offers various networking opportunities, including VIP receptions, ticketed dinners such as the Eisenhower Lunch and the black-tie Marshall Dinner (2026), and informal meetups.
Highlights
5 items- More than 40,000 attendees (2026) and over 750 exhibitors (2026).
- Held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
- Features informative presentations, panel discussions, and networking events.
- AUMA listed.
- More than 90 countries represented (2026).
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 will be held from October 12-14, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, United States.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), a non-profit educational organization.
What industries and products are covered?+
The event covers the defense sector, showcasing Army organizations' capabilities and a broad range of defense industry products and services.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Registration to attend or exhibit for the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 is available. Registrants should have an "identifiable relationship" with AUSA.
What are the practical participation details?+
Online ticket sales for 2026 social events close on September 16, 2026. After this date, tickets can be purchased on-site for events that have not sold out.