Association of the United States Army AUSA'S 2018 Annual Meeting

Event Dates

2018-10-08 - 2018-10-10

Venue

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Organizer

Association of the United States Army - AUSA

Website

http://ausameetings.org/2018annualmeeting/

Exhibitors

700

Floor Size

300000

Attendees

30000

Event Contact Info

Event contact title

Exhibits Manager

Event contact first name

Natalie

Event contact last name

Norris

nnorris@ausa.org

Event contact telephone number

703.236.2921

Description

The AUSA 2018 Annual Meeting and Exposition will take place 8 – 10 October at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and New York Avenue in Washington, D.C.

The Association of the United States Army’s 2018 Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. For more than 30 years, the power of this proven show provides military and industry with access to essential professional development, connection building, and the opportunity to touch and see a large concentration of machinery, tools and technologies up close on the show floor. Within the exhibit hall, you’ll find leading manufacturers, solution providers and suppliers to help you discover new resources and gather important insights on the latest equipment, products and materials for your needs.

The 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting, designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors attendees have access to:

informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army
panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects
a variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions
a hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action

AUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – regular Army, guard, reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic, and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army.

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