The briefing schedule for Modern Day Marine 2027 has not been finalized. The schedule from the 2026 show is below.

Slide decks from the 2026 briefs are available here.

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Sun Apr 269:00 AM – 3:00 PM102B

Reserve Leadership Collective Annual Symposium

Special EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Mon Apr 279:00 AM – 3:00 PMConference Rooms (TBD)

GCE UAS/C-UAS Symposium

Special EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Mon Apr 279:00 AM – 3:00 PM102B

Reserve Leadership Collective Annual Symposium

Special EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Apr 289:00 AM – 3:00 PMConference Rooms (TBD)

GCE UAS/C-UAS Symposium

Special EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Apr 289:00 AM – 3:00 PM101 & 102 A

Logistics Command Artificial Intelligence Symposium

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Special EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Apr 289:00 AM – 9:20 AMMain Briefing Center

Opening Ceremony

Kick off Modern Day Marine 2026 with a high-energy Opening Ceremony th…Kick off Modern Day Marine 2026 with a high-energy Opening Ceremony that sets the tone for three days of innovation, connection, and Marine Corps excellence. Senior leaders, partners, and attendees from across the Fleet and industry will come togethe…Kick off Modern Day Marine 2026 with a high-energy Opening Ceremony that sets the tone for three days of innovation, connection, and Marine Corps excellence. Senior leaders, partners, and attendees from across the Fleet and industry will come together at the Main Briefing Center to officially open the exposition and highlight this year’s theme. Join us as we honor the traditions of the Corps while looking forward to the future fight. Kick off Modern Day Marine 2026 with a high-energy Opening Ceremony that sets the tone for three days of innovation, connection, and Marine Corps excellence. Senior leaders, partners, and attendees from across the Fleet and industry will come together at the Main Briefing Center to officially open the exposition and highlight this year’s theme. Join us as we honor the traditions of the Corps while looking forward to the future fight. Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SessionSession TypeSpecial EventsSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Apr 289:30 AM – 10:30 AMMain Briefing Center

Everyone Fights: A Senior Enlisted Perspective on Preparing Marines for the Next 250 Years

Everyone Fights: A Senior Enlisted Perspective on Preparing Marines fo…Everyone Fights: A Senior Enlisted Perspective on Preparing Marines for the Next 250 Years is a panel including the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside Force Level sergeants Major. The discussion will focus on what it really means to m…Everyone Fights: A Senior Enlisted Perspective on Preparing Marines for the Next 250 Years is a panel including the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside Force Level sergeants Major. The discussion will focus on what it really means to man, train, and equip the enlisted force, balancing today’s operational demands, with the responsibility of preparing Marines for the future fight.Everyone Fights: A Senior Enlisted Perspective on Preparing Marines for the Next 250 Years is a panel including the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, alongside Force Level sergeants Major. The discussion will focus on what it really means to man, train, and equip the enlisted force, balancing today’s operational demands, with the responsibility of preparing Marines for the future fight.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SessionSession TypeMain Briefing CenterSession Track
SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz
SgtMaj Ryan Gnecco
SgtMaj Anthony Loftus
SgtMaj Jacob Reiff
Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause
SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz
SgtMaj Carlos RuizSergeant Major of the Marine Corps
SgtMaj Ryan Gnecco
SgtMaj Ryan GneccoSergeant Major, Training and Education Command
SgtMaj Anthony Loftus
SgtMaj Anthony LoftusCommand Senior Enlisted Leader, II Marine Expeditionary Force
SgtMaj Jacob Reiff
SgtMaj Jacob ReiffSergeant Major, Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause
Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. KrauseSenior Enlisted Advisor to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz
SgtMaj Carlos RuizSergeant Major of the Marine Corps
SgtMaj Ryan Gnecco
SgtMaj Ryan GneccoSergeant Major, Training and Education Command
SgtMaj Anthony Loftus
SgtMaj Anthony LoftusCommand Senior Enlisted Leader, II Marine Expeditionary Force
SgtMaj Jacob Reiff
SgtMaj Jacob ReiffSergeant Major, Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause
Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. KrauseSenior Enlisted Advisor to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Capacity Unlimited:No
Stage:Main Briefing Center
Tue Apr 289:30 AM – 10:10 AMAcquisition Stage

General’s Opening Remarks from PEO(A)

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SessionSession TypeAcquisitions StageSession Track
MajGen David Walsh
MajGen David WalshProgram Executive Officer Air, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Assault, and Special Mission Programs
Capacity Unlimited:No
Stage:Acquisition Stage
Tue Apr 289:40 AM – 10:20 AMWarfighting Stage

Capability Development and the New Joint Force Requirements Process

This session, led by LtCol Joshua Freeland of the Marine Corps Integra…This session, led by LtCol Joshua Freeland of the Marine Corps Integration Division (MCID), will outline the service's forward-looking strategy for adapting to the new Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP). The recent shift from the legacy JCIDS mo…This session, led by LtCol Joshua Freeland of the Marine Corps Integration Division (MCID), will outline the service's forward-looking strategy for adapting to the new Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP). The recent shift from the legacy JCIDS model to the Joint Operaitonal Problem-centric JFRP framework presents an opportunity for the Marine Corps to accelerate capabilites planning.  The brief will outline a proposed operational model for ho…This session, led by LtCol Joshua Freeland of the Marine Corps Integration Division (MCID), will outline the service's forward-looking strategy for adapting to the new Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP). The recent shift from the legacy JCIDS model to the Joint Operaitonal Problem-centric JFRP framework presents an opportunity for the Marine Corps to accelerate capabilites planning.  The brief will outline a proposed operational model for how the Marine Corps can align with this new framework. It will touch upon how modernizing existing analytical processes and products will support the JFRP's top-down, data-driven approach. The goal of the session is to inform the audience on the nature of this significant shift in requirements generation and the service's deliberate approach to navigating it.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SessionSession TypeWarfightingSession Track
LtCol Joshua Freeland
LtCol Joshua FreelandMAGTF Planner, Marine Corps Integration Division
Capacity Unlimited:No
Session Handout:Click here
Stage:Warfighting Stage
Tue Apr 289:50 AM – 10:30 AMMarine Zone Stage

Operationalizing Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR), Scalability, Flexibility

This brief frames WWR not just as a support entity, but as a readiness…This brief frames WWR not just as a support entity, but as a readiness enabler, preserving combat power, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ commitment to its people, and ensuring no Marine is left behind during recovery or transition.This brief frames WWR not just as a support entity, but as a readiness enabler, preserving combat power, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ commitment to its people, and ensuring no Marine is left behind during recovery or transition.This brief frames WWR not just as a support entity, but as a readiness enabler, preserving combat power, reinforcing the Marine Corps’ commitment to its people, and ensuring no Marine is left behind during recovery or transition.Show MoreClick the title to see all details

SessionSession TypeMarine ZoneSession Track
Col Morina Foster
Col Morina FosterCommanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment
Capacity Unlimited:No
Session Handout:Click here
Stage:Marine Zone Stage
Tue Apr 2810:00 AM – 10:40 AMScuttlebutt Podcast

The Reboot Project

SessionSession TypeScuttlebutt PodcastSession Track
Bryan Bush
Bryan Bush
Capacity Unlimited:No
Tue Apr 2810:15 AM – 10:45 AMDrone Stage

Industry Drone Demo

The PDW Attritable Multirotor is an NDAA-compliant attritable strike d…The PDW Attritable Multirotor is an NDAA-compliant attritable strike drone built for real-world deployment in contested environments. Designed for rapid assembly and launch, it delivers precision effects from a rugged, modular airframe with swappable…The PDW Attritable Multirotor is an NDAA-compliant attritable strike drone built for real-world deployment in contested environments. Designed for rapid assembly and launch, it delivers precision effects from a rugged, modular airframe with swappable arm configurations and a future-proof universal payload interface. Manufactured at PDW's Drone Factory 01, AM is built to deliver precision organic strike at scale, putting airpower in the hands of e…The PDW Attritable Multirotor is an NDAA-compliant attritable strike drone built for real-world deployment in contested environments. Designed for rapid assembly and launch, it delivers precision effects from a rugged, modular airframe with swappable arm configurations and a future-proof universal payload interface. Manufactured at PDW's Drone Factory 01, AM is built to deliver precision organic strike at scale, putting airpower in the hands of every operator.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SessionSession TypeDrone StageSession Track
Capacity Unlimited:No

The Modern Day Marine schedule is subject to change.