Exhibit Booths and Tradeshow Booths for the AUSA Annual Meeting 2026
The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America, and the most important gathering in the defense industry calendar. With 44,000+ attendees from 92 countries descending on Washington, D.C. every October, including senior Army leaders, program managers, acquisition officers, DoD civilians, defense contractors, policymakers, and international delegations, this is where the global defense community converges to shape the future of national security. With 750+ exhibits across five halls of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, your exhibit cannot afford to blend in.
Skyline helps defense industry exhibitors create high-impact tradeshow booths that attract attention, support qualified conversations, and make a lasting impression on the decision-makers that matter.
October 12-14, 2026 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
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AUSA 2026 is the defense industry's premier annual event, bringing together 44,000+ attendees from 92 countries and 750+ exhibitors, making a strategic, high-impact exhibit presence essential for standing out and engaging military and defense decision-makers. Skyline helps exhibitors maximize their investment with custom exhibits, premium rentals, quick-ship solutions, and turnkey services that simplify execution while supporting business development goals.
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Connect directly with senior Army leaders, acquisition officers, defense contractors, policymakers, and international delegations at North America's largest land power exposition.
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Choose from custom exhibits, premium rentals, or fast-turn ExhibitNow kits designed to fit your goals, timeline, and budget.
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Streamline your event program with end-to-end support including design, fabrication, graphics, logistics, installation, dismantle, storage, and program management.
Custom booths for AUSA 2026 that help you stand out
AUSA is hosted by the Association of the United States Army, a non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army across Active, Guard, Reserve, Army Civilians, Retirees, and Families. The Annual Meeting is more than a trade show. It is a strategic platform where defense companies connect directly with military leaders and acquisition decision-makers, gain insight into U.S. Army priorities and requirements, and launch new capabilities in front of the people who will use them. With 750+ exhibits across five halls, you need a booth presence that goes beyond square footage. You need a strategic exhibit experience that helps you stand out, engage the right decision-makers, and support measurable business development goals.
Skyline delivers custom exhibit booths, premium rentals, quick-ship kits, and turnkey services that help defense organizations compete with confidence at the industry's most important annual event.
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Attract the right audience with exhibit booths designed to stand out across five halls of competition
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Engage military and defense buyers through strategic layouts, bold branding, and digital experiences
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Simplify execution with one partner managing design, fabrication, logistics, and more









Why exhibit booths matter at AUSA 2026
AUSA is where the defense industry meets its most important audience. The show connects exhibitors directly with senior Army leaders, program executives, acquisition officers, DoD civilians, congressional staff, and international delegations from 92 countries, all in one venue over three days. The opportunity to showcase new capabilities, gain insight into Army priorities, and build relationships with military decision-makers is unmatched anywhere else on the defense event calendar.
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Reach senior military leaders and defense decision-makers
AUSA 2026 draws 33,000+ registrants including Army generals and senior NCOs, program managers and acquisition officers, DoD and Army civilian employees, defense contractors and industry executives, international military attaches and foreign delegations, congressional staff and policy advisors, and emerging defense companies competing to support the next generation of Army modernization priorities. These are the leaders and professionals your organization needs to be in front of, and the exhibit floor is where those relationships are built face to face.
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Compete across five halls at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
AUSA 2026 fills five exhibit halls, with Halls A, B, and C on the lower level and Halls D and E on the upper level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The exposition also features exclusive VIP receptions, the Eisenhower Luncheon, the Marshall Dinner, the Generation Next Forum, and an international program drawing military representatives from 92 countries. Strong exhibit design and clear capability messaging are what separate the organizations that generate meaningful conversations from those that fade into the background.
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Support conversations that advance business development
A well-designed exhibit does not just attract visitors. It creates the right environment for capability briefings, technology demonstrations, executive meetings, and the relationship-building that drives long-term defense contracts and partnerships. AUSA's own Why Exhibit page describes the event as the place to meet high-quality leads and international contacts in your booth and throughout the entire meeting. That is where Skyline's experience and design expertise makes a measurable difference.
Exhibit booth solutions for AUSA 2026
Whether you need a large custom environment, a flexible rental, or a fast-turn display, Skyline offers exhibit solutions built for your goals, timeline, and budget.

Custom exhibit booths
Design a bold, fully branded exhibit tailored to your defense capabilities, systems, and audience.
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Built around your exhibit footprint and business development goals
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Ideal for capability briefings, technology demonstrations, and executive meeting spaces
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Designed to create strong visual impact and brand consistency across the show floor

Premium rental tradeshow booths
Get a polished, high-end exhibit without the capital commitment of ownership.
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Flexible for changing show needs and exhibit sizes
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Access the same quality and craftsmanship Skyline is known for
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Great for organizations that want speed, value, and standout design
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ExhibitNow kits for AUSA
Need a professional presence on a tighter timeline? ExhibitNow kits offer speed without sacrificing credibility.
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Ship in as little as five business days
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Clean, modern designs that are easy to deploy
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A smart solution for smaller spaces or evolving programs
Turnkey tradeshow booth services for AUSA 2026
Skyline does more than design exhibit booths. We manage the full program so your team can stay focused on the show.
Everything you need, under one roof
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Strategic exhibit design
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In-house fabrication
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Rental and purchase options
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Graphic production
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Digital activations
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Shipping and logistics coordination
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Installation and dismantle
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Storage and program management
From the first concept to final teardown, Skyline helps make AUSA easier to manage and stronger in business development impact.
Build a stronger exhibit presence at the AUSA Annual Meeting 2026
AUSA 2026 is a major opportunity to connect with the senior military leaders, acquisition officers, and defense industry decision-makers who shape U.S. Army modernization and procurement. The exposition runs October 12-14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Skyline can help you create an exhibit that is built to perform.
DON’T LEAVE YOUR AUSA 2026 PRESENCE TO CHANCE.
Contact us today to start planning your breakthrough moment.
Frequently asked questions: exhibiting at AUSA 2026
Skyline offers a full range of exhibit solutions for every budget, space, and timeline. This includes fully custom exhibits designed around your defense capabilities and brand, premium rental booths that deliver high-end impact without long-term ownership, modular systems that scale from inline spaces to large island exhibits, and ExhibitNow kits that ship in as little as five business days for organizations on a tighter schedule. Portable displays and backwalls are also available for smaller presences or supporting activations.
For exhibitors on a shorter timeline, Skyline's ExhibitNow kits can ship in as little as five business days. For custom exhibits and premium rentals, the timeline depends on the scope of your project. Skyline recommends starting conversations as soon as your exhibit space is confirmed to allow adequate time for design, fabrication, graphics, and logistics coordination.
Yes. Skyline provides comprehensive installation and dismantle (I&D) services on-site at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Their team manages the entire process, from setting up your exhibit at the venue to tearing it down after the exposition closes on October 14. This end-to-end service allows your team to stay focused on military leaders, capability briefings, and business development conversations while Skyline handles the logistics.
Yes. Skyline has extensive experience designing exhibit booths for defense, aerospace, technology, and government-focused organizations. Their award-winning design team specializes in creating environments that communicate complex capability value clearly, support technology demonstrations and briefings, and engage senior military and government audiences. Whether you are showcasing ground systems, communications and ISR platforms, cybersecurity solutions, logistics technology, force protection systems, simulation and training tools, or professional services for the defense community, Skyline can design an exhibit that supports your business development goals
Yes. Skyline handles shipping, freight coordination, and logistics as part of its end-to-end exhibit program management. This includes managing crating, transit, delivery to the convention center, and post-show return shipping or storage. Skyline's service centers across the United States and Canada are positioned to support efficient logistics to major venues, including Washington, D.C.
According to AUSA, organizations must hold a National Partner membership to exhibit at the Annual Meeting, with an exception made for first-time small businesses. For questions about National Partner membership or exhibit eligibility, contact AUSA directly at annualexhibits@ausa.org or 703-841-4300.
Yes. Skyline specializes in multi-event trade show program management and can support organizations that exhibit at a handful of shows or 50 or more annually. Their custom modular systems are designed to be reconfigured, reused, and refreshed across different exhibit sizes and venues. Between events, Skyline can store assets at their service centers, track inventory, and coordinate logistics for each show on your calendar.
The best first step is to connect with a Skyline representative to discuss your booth space, goals, budget, and timeline. You can reach Skyline by calling (800) 328-2725, emailing info@skyline.com or submitting an RFP at skyline.com/contact-us.

