AUSA Annual Meeting 2026
About This Show
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is North America's largest land-power event, hosted each October in Washington, D.C. by the Association of the United States Army. The 2026 edition runs 12–14 October 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center under the theme "Where the Global Defense Community Converges." It brings 750+ exhibits and tens of thousands of U.S. Army leaders, defense-industry decision-makers, government buyers, and international military delegations together for three days of exhibits, keynotes, and modernization briefings.
Exhibiting in 2026? Read our AUSA Annual Meeting 2026 exhibitor guide for eligibility rules, stand costs, the show-floor halls, the ITAR/export-control timeline, and a land-power ROI playbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the AUSA Annual Meeting 2026?+
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 runs Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 October 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Where is the AUSA Annual Meeting held?+
At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C. The exhibition occupies all five halls — A, B, and C on the lower level, D and E on the upper level — and is served by the Mount Vernon Square / Convention Center Metro station.
What is the AUSA Annual Meeting?+
It is North America's largest land-power exposition and professional-development forum, hosted each October by the Association of the United States Army. It combines a major defense exhibition with keynotes and forums led by U.S. Army leadership, under the 2026 theme "Where the Global Defense Community Converges."
How many exhibitors and attendees does AUSA have?+
The 2026 edition features 750+ exhibits from 700+ organizations and draws tens of thousands of attendees — recent editions have exceeded 44,000 people (33,000+ registrants) from 92 countries, including U.S. Army leadership, acquisition staff, and international military delegations.
Who can attend the AUSA Annual Meeting?+
Registered industry, U.S. military and government personnel, media, and international delegations. The show floor is unclassified but access is badge-based, with verification for military and government categories and vetting for foreign delegations.
How often is the AUSA Annual Meeting held?+
Every year, in October, in Washington, D.C. It is an annual event — unlike biennial defense shows such as DSEI and Eurosatory.
How do I exhibit at the AUSA Annual Meeting 2026?+
Exhibit space is booked through AUSA and generally requires AUSA National Partner membership, with an exception for first-time small businesses. See our AUSA Annual Meeting 2026 exhibitor guide for eligibility, booth costs, the show-floor halls, the ITAR/export-control timeline, and a land-power ROI playbook.