Marine Military Expos are traditionally three expositions and conferences specifically aimed at the Marine Corps market.
The mission of the shows is to assist the Marine Corps to identify and procure the best products and services to help their
warfighting efforts and to promote the message of the Marine Corps League and Marine Corps Association.
The show will take place April 28 – 30, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center,
Halls A&B in Washington DC.
Marine Military Expos partners with the below vendors to provide services:
- a2z – Official Show Planner/Floorplan Vendor
- Freeman – Official Decorator
- EventSphere – Official Housing Vendor
- Experient – Official Registration Vendor
- Reach Marketing – Exclusive List Vendor
The recommended attire for civilians:
General Expo Attendance – Business Casual
Congressional Breakfast – Business Formal
Modern Day Marine Honors – Black Tie
The recommended attire for members of the military:
General Expo Attendance – Service C
Congressional Breakfast – Service C
Modern Day Marine Honors – Evening Dress, Blue Dress A, or Equivalent
Yes, the app will be available to attendees and exhibitors in April, 2026.
Housing is not open for Modern Day Marine 2026. Housing will open in early 2026.
No, you must be a member of one of the following groups to register for Modern Day Marine:
United States Military or Foreign Military/Attaché
Marine Corps League Member
Marine Corps Association Member
Federal Government Service (Non DoD)
Federal Law Enforcement
DoD Civilian
Military Family Member
Congressional Member
Service Academy or ROTC Member
Young Marines Member
JROTC Member
Exhibitor
Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer
Children under the age of 16, except Young Marines and JROTC members, are not allowed at Modern Day Marine. Infants are permitted, but strollers are not allowed in the Expo Hall.
Members of the military and other associated members of the defense community may register and attend at no charge.
Manufacturers not exhibiting at the event must register and will be charged a non-exhibiting manufacturer fee. See below for the pricing breakdown.
Active Duty Military Members – Free
Foreign Military Members – Free
DOD Civilians – Free
Military Family Members – Free
Federal Government Service and Law Enforcement Members – Free
Congressional Members and Staff – Free
ROTC, JROTC, and Young Marines – Free
Marine Corps Association Premium Members – $165
Marine Corps League Members – $165
Retired Military Members – $300
Manufacturers – $300
Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer Policy:
Marine Military Expos Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer, Supplier or Producer Policy (NONEX):
Expo floor registration is open to industry professionals only.
Manufacturers and certain distributors/suppliers who do not exhibit in the show will be charged $300 admission.
Badges are limited to five (5) per approved NONEX company.
NONEX companies may attend for one (1) year to evaluate future participation.
Attendance is limited to executive-level personnel only — no sales titles.
Offsite events at show-appointed hotels are prohibited.
Marine Military Expos reserves the right to accept or reject registrations at its sole discretion.
Yes. All attendees are required to register and must wear a badge while at the show.
Click here to register for Modern Day Marine 2026.
Bring your registration confirmation email (or have it available on your phone) and your government-issued ID card to the registration desks.
Modern Day Marine is located in Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Complimentary shuttles and buses will be available from Quantico MCB and the Pentagon. For more transportation details, visit the Travel Information
page.
Please consult the Exhibit/Inquire page for more information about becoming an exhibitor.
Current floorplans are available here. Please note that floorplans can change, so always double-check the booth you select. You may also write “best available” on the contract, and our experienced sales team will select the best location to meet your objectives.
Pricing depends on booth size and other factors. Please contact Joe Valentino for exact pricing.
Yes — order services early and ship to the advanced warehouse. If you have a 10×10 booth, bringing your materials by hand can save on drayage and shipping costs. Many vendors also sell portable 10×10 pop-up displays.
Yes. Modern Day Marine offers 1-on-1 meetings between Marine Corps Systems Command program managers and industry representatives. Your company’s point of contact will receive details closer to the show.
Additional networking opportunities include the Grand Gala and Congressional Breakfast, where you can connect with Marine Corps leadership, DoD officials, and lawmakers. For full details, visit the
Special Events page.
Yes, there are multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities available. Please visit the
advertising & sponsorships
page for more information.
Yes. Drayage is charged at standard trade show rates and billed directly by the service provider, Freeman.
Shipping forms and labels for both advance warehouse and direct-to-show shipments are available in the
Exhibitor Resource Center
, along with additional exhibiting information.
Please contact [email protected].
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