April 28 – April 30, 2026
Washington, DC

Modern Day Marine is a military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition open to members of the defense industry including Marines, DOW civilians, association partners, federal government workers, and authorized industry representatives. The show floor hosts more than 350 exhibitors displaying the latest warfighting innovations and technology, presentations from influential Marines and DOW personnel, the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention, and more.

WHO WILL BE SPEAKING AT MODERN DAY MARINE?

More than 50 influential leaders from throughout the defense industry speak each year at Modern Day Marine. View some of the senior leaders who will be speaking this April below.

Gen Eric Smith

Commandant of the
Marine Corps

LtGen Bobbi Shea

Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces Command; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic; and Commander, Marine Corps Forces North

Gen Bradford Gering

Assistant Commandant of the
Marine Corps

LtGen Eric Austin

Deputy Commandant Combat Development & Integration

LtGen Jay Bargeron

Deputy Commandant
Plans, Policies, and Operations

LtGen Stephen Sklenka

Deputy Commandant Installations & Logistics

LtGen William Swan

Deputy Commandant
Aviation

LtGen Benjamin Watson

Commander General, Training and Education Command