AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition
12 to 14 October 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States
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- Dates
- 12 to 14 October 2026
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Visitors
- 40,000
- Exhibitors
- 750
- Organised by
- Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
- 40,000
- Visitors
- 750
- Exhibitors
- 3 days
- Duration
- Washington
- United States
About the event
The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition is a yearly land power exhibition and professional development forum organised by the Association of the United States Army. It combines an exhibit hall, outdoor exhibits, panel sessions and ceremonies for Army leaders, industry and international delegations.
, with the theme "America's Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force".
- Over 40,000 attendees and more than 750 exhibits, as stated by AUSA
- Representation from more than 100 countries
- Outdoor exhibits area new for 2026
- Army Small Business Seminar and matchmaking sessions
- Panel sessions and show daily presented with Defense News
Figures as published by the organiser.
Who attends
US Army, allied forces and land and air defence industry.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Featured exhibitors
All 736 exhibitors
Programme highlights
Full programme- 12OctOpening Ceremony09:30 to 11:15Ballroom, Convention Center
- 14OctProject Agincourt: Autonomous Warfare Panel10:00 to 11:00Ballroom, Convention Center
- 12OctWarriors Corner: Posture for Advantage, United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) Ready Forward11:20 to 12:00Army Booth 7027, Convention Center
Event photos
Photos from the official AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition website, linked to the source. Organiser? Update or remove them.
Exhibitors (736)
Companies exhibiting at AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, 47 of them with a page on Flying Engineer. As published by the organiser.
- Exhibitors
- 736
- On Flying Engineer
- 47
Featured exhibitors
- AN
Stand 7627 (Hall DE)
- AA
Stand 7515 (Hall DE)
- A
Stand 1039 (Hall ABC)
- A
Stand 3355 (Hall ABC)
- BS
Stand 6027 (Hall DE)
- B
Stand 7241 (Hall DE)
- B
Stand 6041 (Hall DE)
Stand 3752 (Hall ABC)
All exhibitors 736
- 2IStand TBD
25th Infantry Division Association
- 3MStand AUSAPavilion
360 Military-Veterans Partnership
- 3CStand 2803 (Hall ABC)
3M Company
- 4SStand 3944 (Hall ABC)
4C Strategies (4C North America)
- AWStand 7627 (Hall DE)
A W Bell
- AStand 2115 (Hall ABC)
AAR
- AHStand 409 (Hall ABC)
ABET High Tech Solutions SRL
- ASStand 7627 (Hall DE)
Acacia Systems
- AAStand 2817 (Hall ABC)
Acapulka AS
- AStand 439 (Hall ABC)Website
Accenture
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Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Programme
Highlights from the 2026 programme published by the organiser. Timings and sessions can change; check the official website for the latest.
- 09:30 to 11:15Opening CeremonyBallroom, Convention Center
- 11:20 to 12:00Warriors Corner: Posture for Advantage, United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) Ready ForwardArmy Booth 7027, Convention CenterWarriors Corner
- 12:30 to 14:30Best Squad, NCO and Soldier of the Year Recognition LuncheonMarquis Ballroom, Salons 5-10 (M2), Marriott MarquisNCO and Soldier Events
- 13:00 to 14:30AUSA Contemporary Military Forum: Hemispheric Defense-in-Depth, Landpower in the Western HemisphereRoom 151 AB, Convention CenterContemporary Military Forums and Select Panels
- 13:00 to 15:00AUSA Authors' ForumRoom 145 A, Convention Center
- 13:50 to 14:30Warriors Corner: Directed Energy, Fusing Kinetic and Non-Kinetic EffectsArmy Booth 7027, Convention CenterWarriors Corner
- 14:45 to 16:15AUSA Contemporary Military Forum: Decisive Landpower, Deterrence and Partner Integration Against the Pacing ThreatRoom 152 AB, Convention CenterContemporary Military Forums and Select Panels
- 15:00 to 16:30AUSA Warfighter and Family Forum III: An Army Senior Leader ForumRoom 146 AB, Convention CenterWarfighter and Family Forums
- 15:30 to 16:10Warriors Corner: Advanced Manufacturing, Bringing the Parts to the Force FasterArmy Booth 7027, Convention CenterWarriors Corner
- 18:30 to 20:15AUSA President's Reception (ticketed)Ballroom, Convention Center
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, a trade event for industry professionals.
Opening hours09:00 to 17:00 on the first day
- Mon 12 Oct
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Tue 13 Oct
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Wed 14 Oct
- 09:00 to 17:00
Registration and ticketsAttendance is free (USD 0) but everyone must register and show government-issued photo ID; registrants need an identifiable relationship with AUSA (members, armed forces and families aged 13+, exhibitor or partner employees, federal employees and contractors, foreign military, cadets, media, first responders). Ticketed social events (member / non-member): Guard and Reserve Breakfast USD 75 / 95, Best Squad Luncheon USD 100 / 125, President's Reception USD 100 / 125, Guard and Reserve Reception USD 65 / 85, Eisenhower Luncheon USD 100 / 120, Marshall Reception and Dinner USD 175 / 190; online ticket sales are closed and the Eisenhower Lunch, Guard and Reserve Reception and Marshall Dinner are sold out. Badge reprint USD 25. Children under 13 not admitted.
Attendance is free (USD 0) but everyone must register and show government-issued photo ID; registrants need an identifiable relationship with AUSA (members, armed forces and families aged 13+, exhibitor or partner employees, federal employees and contractors, foreign military, cadets, media, first responders). Ticketed social events (member / non-member): Guard and Reserve Breakfast USD 75 / 95, Best Squad Luncheon USD 100 / 125, President's Reception USD 100 / 125, Guard and Reserve Reception USD 65 / 85, Eisenhower Luncheon USD 100 / 120, Marshall Reception and Dinner USD 175 / 190; online ticket sales are closed and the Eisenhower Lunch, Guard and Reserve Reception and Marshall Dinner are sold out. Badge reprint USD 25. Children under 13 not admitted.RegisterDress codeInformal for all events except the black-tie Marshall Reception and Dinner on 14 October; military and civilian presenters follow the published uniform and business attire table.
Informal for all events except the black-tie Marshall Reception and Dinner on 14 October; military and civilian presenters follow the published uniform and business attire table.ParkingNo parking at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; several parking facilities within a 3-block radius.
No parking at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; several parking facilities within a 3-block radius.Food and facilitiesConcessions in the Grand Lobby (Starbucks 07:00 to 19:00, La Colombe, Corner Market) and a coffee bar in the Middle Building. Nursing pods in the L Street concourses. Coat and bag check USD 5.50 per day.
Concessions in the Grand Lobby (Starbucks 07:00 to 19:00, La Colombe, Corner Market) and a coffee bar in the Middle Building. Nursing pods in the L Street concourses. Coat and bag check USD 5.50 per day.Hotels
12 hotels listed by the organiser.See hotels
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Visit official websiteLocation
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, United States
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 8 km from the venue.From IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport, about 45 km from the venue.Local transport
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC. Metrorail Mt Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station (Yellow and Green lines) serves the center directly; Blue, Orange and Red lines a few blocks away. Taxi and ride-share drop-off at the Allen Lew Place entrance. Underground connector from the Marriott Marquis (M2 level) for registered attendees.Flying privately
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Hotels
Hotels listed by the organiser.
- Marriott Marquis Washington, DCofficial headquarters hotel, adjacent to the convention center with an underground connector (2026 official hotel via Convention Management Resources)
- AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel, 2 blocks from the convention center
- Conrad Washington DCofficial 2026 hotel, 2 blocks from the convention center
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DCofficial 2026 hotel, 6 blocks from the convention center
- Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Hampton Inn Washington Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Homewood Suites Washington DC Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Hyatt House Washington DC Convention Centerofficial 2026 hotel
- Grand Hyatt Washington DCofficial 2026 hotel
- Westin Washington, DC City Centerofficial 2026 hotel
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