When and where is the AUSA Annual Meeting 2026?

12 to 14 October 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC. Some events are at the adjoining Marriott Marquis.

How much does it cost to attend?

Attendance is free, but everyone must register. Social events such as the Eisenhower Luncheon and Marshall Dinner are ticketed separately.

When is the exhibit hall open?

The exhibit halls are open from 09:00 to 17:00 each day.

Is there parking at the convention center?

No. AUSA points attendees to garages within three blocks and recommends Metrorail; the Mt Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center station is on the Yellow and Green lines.

Is there a dress code?

Dress is informal except for the black-tie Marshall Dinner on 14 October 2026.

Monday, October 12, 2026

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026

Name: AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026
Start: 2026-10-12T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-14T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

North America's premier land power exposition and professional forum, linking Army leaders, defense industry and allies.

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Date and Time

October 12 · 7am - October 14 · 9pm GMT-4

Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW District of Columbia 20001

About This Event

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 is a Security event taking place 12-14 Oct 2026 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States.

The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the Association of the United States Army's flagship gathering and the largest land power show in North America. Over three days in the nation's capital, Army leadership, defense companies, policymakers and international delegations meet to hear the Army's priorities, see new capabilities on the show floor and network with decision-makers. The 2026 theme is "America's Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force".

Who attends

AUSA is a private association, so registrants need an identifiable relationship with it. Typical attendees include:

AUSA members
Serving U.S. armed forces personnel and their families (13+)
Employees of exhibiting companies and AUSA partners
Federal civilian and contracted employees
Foreign military personnel and embassy staff
Military cadets
Credentialed media
Law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel

Programme

Speakers for the major sessions are drawn from Army leadership and chosen in coordination with the office of the Army Chief of Staff. Alongside the forums, the meeting runs several affiliate programmes.

Opening Ceremony
Contemporary Military Forums
Warfighter and Family Forums
Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon
George Catlett Marshall Memorial Award Reception and Dinner (black tie)
Army Small Business Seminar & Matchmaking Sessions
Army Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT)
AUSA Human Performance Pavilion
AUSA Show Daily & Panel Sessions presented by Defense News
Your Next Mission hiring event
AUSA Authors' Forum

Exhibition

Exhibits fill Halls A to E of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and are open 09:00 to 17:00 each day. New for 2026 is an outdoor exhibits area. Exhibiting generally requires AUSA National Partner membership, with an exception for first-time small businesses.

Key figures

AUSA describes the meeting as drawing more than 40,000 attendees, over 750 exhibits and representation from more than 100 countries.

Tickets & passes

Attendee badge — Free: Free registration for eligible attendees; exhibit halls, forums and sessions
Robert G. Moorhead Guard and Reserve Forum & Breakfast — USD 75: Member price; $95 nonmember
President's Reception — USD 100: Member price; $125 nonmember
Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon — USD 100: Member price; $120 nonmember (sold out)
George Catlett Marshall Memorial Award Reception and Dinner — USD 175: Member price; $190 nonmember (sold out)