When and where is Modern Day Marine 2027?

April 13-15, 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Is Modern Day Marine open to the public?

No. Attendees must register, show a government-issued photo ID at badge pickup and have an identifiable relationship with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Is there a registration fee?

Suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and other non-exhibiting entities can attend the expo for a $300 registration fee.

What is the dress code?

Civilians: business casual on the expo floor, business attire for the Congressional Breakfast and black tie for the Modern Day Marine Honors. Marines: Service C, and evening or Blue Dress A for the Honors.

When does the hotel block open?

The official hotel block, run by EvolveCon powered by HotelMap, opens in February 2027.

Security · Trade Show

Modern Day Marine 2027

Name: Modern Day Marine 2027
Start: 2027-04-13T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-15T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

The largest defense equipment and technology exposition aimed exclusively at the U.S. Marine Corps and its acquisition community.

13–15 April 2027 · Tue – Thu
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, United States
Registration open · on marinemilitaryexpos.com

About this event

Modern Day Marine is the Marine Military Expos flagship show: a military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition built exclusively around the U.S. Marine Corps. Co-hosted with the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps Association, it brings Marines, Department of War civilians and defense industry together in Washington, D.C. for three days of exhibits, senior leader briefings and acquisition sessions.

Who can attend

The show is closed to the general public; every attendee must register and needs an identifiable relationship with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Active duty and reserve service members and their families
Members of the Marine Corps League and Marine Corps Association
Defense industry personnel and consultants
Federal government workers and law enforcement
Invited international guests
Non-exhibiting suppliers and manufacturers (registration fee)

On the show floor

The exhibition fills Halls A and B of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with 300+ exhibitors and themed activation areas.

Main Briefing Center for executive-level briefings
Warfighting Pavilion on combat development and experimentation
Acquisitions Pavilion with Marine Corps Systems Command, PEO Land, NAVAIR and others
Drone Zone for unmanned systems and robotics
Marine Zone on training, manpower and community services
OBJ1 Wargaming Convention

Speakers and special events

More than 50 senior leaders speak each year; the 2026 programme featured the Commandant and Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and several Deputy Commandants. Special events include a Congressional Breakfast and the black-tie Modern Day Marine Honors.

Tickets & passes

Eligible attendees — Free: Service members, MCL/MCA members, defense industry, government and invited guests; registration required
Non-exhibiting supplier / consultant — USD 300: Expo access for non-exhibiting entities

Modern Day Marine 2027 is a Security event taking place 13-15 Apr 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States.