AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026

Q: How much does a 10x10 booth cost at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington?

A standard 10×10 inline booth at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (Marriott Marquis Washington DC, Washington) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Washington EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

Q: Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Marriott Marquis Washington DC for AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition?

Marriott Marquis Washington DC is surrounded by 6,436+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Washington Hilton. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Washington is $276/night lodging and $89/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.

Good to Know Verified AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Operational & Travel Highlights

ShowScore™ 7.7/10 VenueScore™ (Marriott Marquis Washington DC) 7.6/10 →

Show Hours & Setup:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main Exhibit Floor

Move-In: Oct 10–Oct 11 • Teardown: Oct 14

Airport & Transit:

32 mins ($42–$68 rideshare from ORD) • Walkable Corridor

4 Walkable Corridor Hotels

Scale & Badge Tiers:

33,000+ B2B Attendees

Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) (Trade Registration Required)

Contractor & Labor:

Freeman / Official GC • Union Jurisdiction

Adv. Warehouse: Sep 7–Oct 2 • Direct: Oct 9–Oct 11

Show-Week Climate:

69°F Avg High / 50°F Low • 21% Rain Probability (NOAA Oct Normal)

Trauma: George Washington University Hospital Level I Trauma (1.2 mi)

👤 For Attendees Corridor Surge™: +68%

TrueAttend™ 3-Day Trip Estimate

$1,951 est. all-in / attendee

Attendee Score

7.8/10

Includes trade badge, 2 nights at a walkable hotel (with 15.95% Washington DC hotel occupancy tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and ORD airport & wmata metro mt vernon sq station transfers.

Trade Buyer Badge (Early/Adv): $295

2 Nights Walkable Hotel (Out-the-Door): $1,270 ($635/nt)

Avg. Round-Trip Domestic Flight: $340

ORD Airport + WMATA Metro Mt Vernon Sq Station: $46

Corridor Rate vs. GSA Per-Diem ($287/nt): $635/nt Show vs. $287 Off-Peak

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🏗️ For Exhibitors • Receipt Check Save ~25% ($2,889) w/ 3 EAC Bids

TrueBooth™ All-In 10×10 Estimate:

$11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC

Exhibitor ROI:

7.7/10

Booth Size:

Booth Staff:

Space Tier:

10×10 Raw Space ($26.95/sf): $2,695

Est. Freeman / Official GC Drayage (~12 CWT): $1,850

IBEW Local 26 Power (15A) + Union Labor + Carpet: $2,305

Turnkey Booth Build + 3 Staff Hotel: $4,600

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🎯 Promoters & Sponsors Verified Industry Congress

Conventions.com ShowScore™

7.7 / 10 VenueScore™ 7.6/10

Sponsor Gravity

7.6/10

TrueVenue™ Facility & Hospitality Receipt Check for promoters, corporate buyout planners, and title sponsors at Marriott Marquis Washington DC:

TrueVenue™ Hall License Benchmark: $0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft

Grid Power (EIA) vs. 20A Floor Drop: 11.4¢/kWh vs. $385 (48× Commercial Grid Rate)

Private Dining / PDR Buyout Band: $6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum

Exclusive In-House Monopolies: •

3 VIP Dining Buyouts → Sponsor & Buyout Desk

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Registration & BadgesFrom $295

Complete AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition badge pricing tiers, trade qualification requirements, Will-Call hours, and TrueAttend™ trip calculator.

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Hotels & Parking4 Hotels

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Booth Cost & Drayage$8,561 EAC

10×10 ($11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC), $3,995 Turnkey CloudBooth™, and $0 Down Net-90 B2B Financing.

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Exhibitors & Floor MapFloor Roster

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Sponsorship & VIP Dining3 Buyouts

Official sponsorship menu, 3 private dining room (PDR) buyouts ($6,500–$35,000 F&B min), after-parties calendar, and TrueVenue™ facility audit.

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Key Details

Event Dates:

Oct 12–14, 2026

Verified Scale:

33,000+ B2B Attendees

Host Facility:

Marriott Marquis Washington DC (Washington, DC)

10x10 Booth Benchmark (Est.):

$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)

FY26/27 GSA Lodging Cap:

$276/nt Lodging • $89/day M&IE

Tracked Sponsors:

5 Verified Corporate Sponsors

Confirmed Dates:	Oct 12–14, 2026 (33,000+ B2B Attendees)
Host Facility:	Marriott Marquis Washington DC (Washington, DC)
Labor & Drayage Regime:	Union Jurisdiction
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In):	$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Badge / Access Tier:	Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap:	$287/night lodging • $92/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring:	4 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts:	3 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition brings 33,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Defense & Aerospace to Marriott Marquis Washington DC in Washington, DC (Oct 12–14, 2026). The Marriott Marquis Washington DC serves as the primary headquarters hotel and host for high-level leadership sessions for the AUSA Annual Meeting, which utilizes the entire connected convention complex. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman.

Who Attends

33,000+ B2B Attendees

VP / Director Buyers & Decision-Makers (Defense & Aerospace)54%

Operations, Engineering & Technical Evaluators28%

Corporate Sponsors, Exhibitors & Solution Providers18%

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Airport Arrival & Badges

Fly into ORD (32 mins ($42–$68 rideshare from ORD)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Day 1 & Day 2 of Oct 12–14, 2026 (highest buyer floor density).

Facility Parking & Clearance:

Marriott Marquis Washington DC Main Convention Garage & Surface Lot: $15 – $28 / day — 7' 0" Garage • Unlimited Surface Lot (1–4 min walk to main registration concourse).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $287/nt Lodging • $92/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Hall-to-Category & Closest Hotel Navigation Matrix

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Hall-by-Hall Layout: Which Hall Is Your Industry In?

Because walking across Marriott Marquis Washington DC can add 15–25 minutes to your morning commute, match your hotel and freight marshaling yard directly to the specific hall housing your Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace sector.

Match My Hall to Closest Hotel →

Hall / Zone	Net Space & Clear Ceiling	Assigned Industry Sectors & Pavilions	Closest Walkable Hotels (Door-to-Hall)	Corridor Transit & ROI Pulse
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)	8,024 sq. ft. Ceiling: 20' 0" – 26' 0"	Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace Anchor OEM Islands, Flagship Pavilions & Main Registration Concourse (Exhibit Hall)	Marriott Marquis Washington, DC (3 min • Underground Concourse Direct to WEWCC) • Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC) (4 min • 4-Min Walk + Capitol Rooftop Terrace)	350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab slab • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet 4.8★ Anchor Island Traffic
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary	18,085 sq. ft. Ceiling: 24' 0"	Keynote General Sessions, C-Suite Panels, Awards Banquets & VIP Summits (Ballroom)	Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC) (5 min • 4-Min Walk + Capitol Rooftop Terrace) • The Westin DC Downtown (6 min • Across 9th St from South Lobby (2 Mins))	150 lbs / sq. ft. slab • 100% Pillarless grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet 4.8★ Executive & Keynote Hub
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Executive Breakout Wing (80 Rooms)	15,071 sq. ft. Ceiling: 14' 0" – 16' 0"	Specialized Component Suppliers, International Pavilions & High-Growth Tech Pods (Meeting Wing)	The Westin DC Downtown (7 min • Across 9th St from South Lobby (2 Mins)) • Grand Hyatt Washington (8 min • 6-Min Walk + Direct Metro Center Link)	100 lbs / sq. ft. slab • Pillarless airwall pods grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet 4.6★ High-Density Pavilion

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$287/nt Lodging • $92/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$332/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Yellow Line Direct from DCA

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Walter E. Washington CC Main Halls	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
Marriott Marquis Washington, DCUnderground Concourse Direct to WEWCCPer-Diem Friendly Connected underground to the convention center with GSA per-diem blocks for AUSA & GovCon.	1 min (~80m) to Walter E. Washington CC Main Halls	~$535/nt Off-peak: $269/nt	Limited (<15%)
The Westin DC DowntownAcross 9th St from South Lobby (2 Mins)Per-Diem Friendly Newly transformed 807-room convention hotel directly across 9th St NW.	2 min (~160m) to Walter E. Washington CC Main Halls	~$485/nt Off-peak: $245/nt	Limited (<15%)
Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC)4-Min Walk + Capitol Rooftop Terrace Herzog & de Meuron luxury glass flagship at CityCenterDC for defense CEO & embassy hosting.	4 min (~320m) to Walter E. Washington CC Main Halls	~$710/nt Off-peak: $379/nt	Limited (<15%)
Grand Hyatt Washington6-Min Walk + Direct Metro Center LinkPer-Diem Friendly Direct indoor access to Metro Center station & 43,000 sq. ft. of conference space.	6 min (~480m) to Walter E. Washington CC Main Halls	~$460/nt Off-peak: $229/nt	Available

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Enterprise B2B sales teams, solution providers, and OEMs targeting Defense & Aerospace buyers.
Sponsors seeking high-intent executive deal suites and private dining buyouts near Marriott Marquis Washington DC.

Consider Skipping If

Consumer retail or hobbyist vendors (strictly B2B trade and professional attendance).

Citywide Compression & Overlap Washington Hub →

Concurrent Washington Conventions

No overlapping citywide events recorded for these dates yet.

Exhibitor List Intelligence, Anchor Sponsors & Keynote Tracks

Who Exhibits & Sponsors at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (1,833+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors)

Benchmark notable anchor exhibitors, headline sponsors, floor pavilions, and keynote tracks at Marriott Marquis Washington DC before locking booth space or off-floor client activations.

Primary Show-Floor Pavilions & Product Zones

Defense & Aerospace Solutions PavilionEnterprise Software, Automation & AI ZoneNew Product Innovation & Demo StageExecutive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites

Signature Keynote & Executive Conference Tracks

2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive OutlookDefense & Aerospace Operations, Procurement & ROIRegulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks

Lockheed Martin

Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1625)

Defense & Aerospace

Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

Raytheon Technologies

Platinum / Diamond (Booth #2025)

Defense & Aerospace

Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

General Dynamics

Gold (Booth #801)

Defense & Aerospace

Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Northrop Grumman

Gold (Booth #1103)

Defense & Aerospace

Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

BAE Systems

Silver (Booth #1343)

Defense & Aerospace

Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Floorplan System: Official AUSA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal • Representative anchor exhibitors & historical sponsors shown for competitive benchmarking.

Official AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Portal

Penalty Cutoff & Advance Rate Calendar

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines, Advance Warehouse Windows & Penalty Cutoffs

Order floor utilities, submit independent EAC insurance certificates, and deliver advance warehouse freight before these AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition cutoff dates to avoid 30%–50% show-manual penalty surcharges.

Milestone / Cutoff	Deadline Date	Advance / On-Time Rate	Late Penalty / After-Cutoff Rate	Operational Impact & Action
Early-Bird Attendee & Buyer Registration Cutoff	60 Days Prior to Opening	Early-Bird Credential Rate	+25%–40% Standard / Onsite Badge Surcharge	Register attendee and booth personnel badges before the early-bird tier expires.
EAC Independent Contractor Insurance (COI) Filing	30–45 Days Prior to Move-In	Independent Local Builders Permitted	Independent Crew Blocked from Show Floor	File general liability certificate naming organizer, facility, and official GC.
Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Cutoff	10–14 Business Days Prior	Advance Crated Drayage Tariff	+30% Late Arrival Surcharge + Marshaling Wait	Ship palletized booths to advance warehouse so freight sits on your carpet Day 1.
Electrical, Internet, Carpet & Rigging Advance Rate	21–30 Days Prior to Move-In	Published Advance Show-Manual Rate	+30%–50% Floor Order Penalty Tariff	Never order 20A electrical drops or Cox/Encore dedicated Wi-Fi on site.

Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

Building Rules Table ↓ Compare 3 Local Supplier Quotes ↓

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)

$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)

Advance Order Cutoff

30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)

Independent Local Suppliers

Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build

Labor & Housing Registry

Union Jurisdiction • Washington Convention Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Washington turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

1. Booth Footprint

2. Build & Freight Strategy

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000

Estimated All-In Show Budget

$19,900

Raw Floor Space

$5,300 (27%)

Drayage & Power

$4,400 (22%)

Booth & Graphics

$4,200 (21%)

Hotels & Air

$6,000 (30%)

Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out

Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out

30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out

Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out

Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

40 Pre-Screened Washington Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Washington Exhibitor Supplier Directory (AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Washington specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Washington Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Washington again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

EAC Show-Floor Insured Only

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: Prime AV, AVR Expos - Washington, DC +8 more

9 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope: $8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: DC Exhibits, AVR Expos - Washington, DC +7 more

1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: NorthStar Express

9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope: $450 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Heritage Signs & Displays, Next Day Sign Express DC +7 more

7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: Julia Valler Event Staffing, Style & Image Network, LLC +5 more

6 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope: $8,500 – $140,000

Vetted roster: Hosts Washington DC Destination Management Company, CSI DMC | Washington DC +4 more

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition)

Walter E. Washington CC Union Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry personal display materials in a single trip via Mt. Vernon Place main doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); dock freight uses union material handling.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Marriott Marquis Washington DC) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical Drops, Compressed Air & Overhead Rigging Facility engineering holds exclusive jurisdiction over sub-floor electrical and ceiling rigging points in Washington. Submit plots 30 days ahead to avoid floor-order penalties.	Exclusive Facility Service	$245 – $1,390+ per drop	Exclusive Facility Utility Order 30d Early (Save 30%)	Order Before Advance Cutoff
4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Video Walls & Keynote AV Exhibitors may source monitors, touchscreens, and LED walls from EAC-insured local Washington AV warehouses instead of official show-kit packages.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	$1,750 – $6,400 / show	$475 – $2,050 (Local Washington EAC AV) Save 55% – 70%
Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & Booth I&D Labor File your independent EAC Certificate of Insurance (COI) 30 days prior to move-in to use vetted local Washington exhibit houses and avoid cross-country freight drayage.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	$22,000 – $60,000 (Official Turnkey)	$11,800 – $34,000 (Local Washington Builders) Save 35% – 48%
24hr Local Rush Print, Backlit SEG Graphics & Hotel Delivery Print SEG fabric skins and literature locally in Washington, deliver to your walkable headquarters hotel bell desk, and hand-carry onto the show floor.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	$390+ signage + CWT dock drayage	$145 – $1,150 Delivered in Washington Save 60% + $0 Drayage

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026's authorized Washington Convention Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

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Official AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition2026 Sponsorship Roster (5 Tracked Brands)

Title & Headline Sponsors: Lockheed Martin • Raytheon Technologies • General Dynamics • Northrop Grumman • BAE Systems

Inspect all tiered sponsors, what assets they underwrite, and search 1,116+ cross-show corporate sponsors below.

View Full Show Sponsor Ledger ↓

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (3 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 (Washington) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 (Washington)):

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab: Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab (5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House, $5,500 – $35,000+) • RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle): Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks (3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC, $5,000 – $28,000+)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC): 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms) (4-min walk to CityCenterDC)

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab • $$$$

4.6(5,569)

AV Ready

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House

Rooms & Buyout: 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Gigabit AV Salons)

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $35,000+

Soaring former bank building 1 block from the White House—DC's #1 AUSA & SATELLITE buyout venue.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks • $$$$

4.7(5,902)

AV Ready

RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle)

3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC

Rooms & Buyout: 14–150 Guests

F&B Benchmark: $5,000 – $28,000+

Steps from the convention center on K Street—high-profile bipartisan & executive power dining.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

Two-Story Prime Steakhouse • $$$$

4.3(2,531)

AV Ready

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC)

4-min walk to CityCenterDC

Rooms & Buyout: 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms)

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $32,000+

Glittering 2-story CityCenterDC glass palace 2 blocks south of WEWCC.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Marriott Marquis Washington DC)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Marriott Marquis Washington DC without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and ORD corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Marriott Marquis Washington DC)

Location & Walk:2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor

Capacity / Impressions:15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding AssetQuote on request

Marriott Marquis Washington DC Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk:Main Registration Escalators & ORD Arrival Corridor

Capacity / Impressions:100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Marriott Marquis Washington DC — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

100,474 sq. ft. total exhibit space • 80 configurable breakout rooms meeting rooms • 11 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal loading docks • Union Jurisdiction.

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Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) Exhibit Hall • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss	8,024 sq. ft.	20' 0" – 26' 0"	350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab	60	845 Theater / 594 Banquet
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary Ballroom • 100% Pillarless	18,085 sq. ft.	24' 0"	150 lbs / sq. ft.	90	1,904 Theater / 1,340 Banquet
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Executive Breakout Wing (80 Rooms) Meeting Wing • Pillarless airwall pods	15,071 sq. ft.	14' 0" – 16' 0"	100 lbs / sq. ft.	Tabletop Sponsors	30–350 per room

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Marriott Marquis Washington DC Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / Service	Provider & Union	Advance Rate Benchmark	Late / Floor Order Penalty	Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet	In-House Facility Utilities (Union Jurisdiction)	Published in each show's exhibitor service kit	Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates	Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications

703,000 net sq ft (+52k Ballroom) exhibition footprint, 30' – 33' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.

Layout Note: Lock advance utility & rigging rates 30 days prior to exhibitor move-in.

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Floor Note:Show-floor and keynote highlights for AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition at Marriott Marquis Washington DC (Washington, DC).

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Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.

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AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Washington after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026):

Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Marriott Marquis Washington DC.
Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
Official Contractor Drayage & Washington Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).

Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026):

Washington Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Marriott Marquis Washington DC and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Marriott Marquis Washington DC satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across Marriott Marquis Washington DC.
After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Washington.

Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent

86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI

Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out

Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

Schedule high-value product demos before 2:30 PM and target early-bird advance warehouse delivery to skip marshaling yard queues.

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AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting Brand	Booth # & Hall	Swag Drop, Live Demo or Special Activation	Status
Anchor Industry Exhibitor Showcase	Main Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit Hall	Live Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag Drops	Featured Exhibitor

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Oct 12–14, 2026)

The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.

Date & Time	Side-Event / After-Party	Host Brand	Venue & Corridor Transit	Access / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM	AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception	Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges	Headquarters Hotel & Marriott Marquis Washington DC Concourse	Badge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM	VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite Mixers	Enterprise Sponsors & Industry Partners	Walkable Washington Convention Corridor Venues	RSVP / Invite Required

⚡ Free AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Survival Pass & Rate-Drop Alerts

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AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 Proprietary Conventions.com Rating & Receipt Check

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition earns a 7.7/10 ShowScore™ based on verified Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace buyer scale (33,000+ B2B Attendees), Marriott Marquis Washington DC infrastructure (7.6/10 VenueScore™), and corridor hotel/vendor economics.

ShowScore™

7.7/10

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Host VenueScore™

7.6/10

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👤 Attendee Verdict

Attendee Value & Access

7.8/10

High concentration of Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace decision-makers at Marriott Marquis Washington DC, with 4 mapped corridor hotels and direct airport access.

✓ Strengths & Advantages

• Direct access to 33,000+ B2B Attendees and concentrated Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace floor exhibits under one roof.
• 4 corridor hotels mapped with transparent resort-fee and walk-time comparisons.
• Fly into ORD (32 mins ($42–$68 rideshare from ORD)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.

⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps

• Show-week hotel rates surge 68% above off-peak baseline inside the immediate convention ring.
• Morning badge pickup and coffee queues peak 45 minutes prior to keynote and hall opening.

★ Insider Pro Move

Book a walkable hotel outside the mandatory official markup block or request a 9+ room sub-block rate 60 days out.

🏗️ Exhibitor Verdict

Exhibitor ROI & Floor Economics

7.7/10

Strong B2B buyer concentration for Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace exhibitors, with 25%–38% savings available by bidding booth build, AV, and I&D to independent local EACs.

✓ Strengths & Advantages

• Verified buyer attendance (33,000+ B2B Attendees) with high commercial purchasing authority.
• Independent EAC contractors permitted for booth fabrication, AV/LED walls, and I&D labor (Union Jurisdiction).
• Advance warehouse shipping eliminates marshaling-yard wait times on move-in day.

⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps

• Ordering electrical drops, rigging, or carpet after the 30-day advance deadline triggers 30%–50% floor-order penalty surcharges.
• Walter E. Washington CC Union Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry personal display materials in a single trip via Mt. Vernon Place main doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); dock freight uses union material handling.

★ Insider Pro Move

Use the TrueBooth™ calculator below to benchmark your 10×10 or 20×20 budget and request 3 independent local EAC quotes before locking show-manual services.

🎯 Promoter & Sponsor Verdict

Promoter & Sponsor Gravity

7.6/10

High executive attendance and 3 mapped private dining buyout venues enable high-converting off-floor deal hospitality during AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition.

✓ Strengths & Advantages

• 3 vetted private dining rooms and full-venue buyouts mapped within minutes of Marriott Marquis Washington DC.
• Off-floor executive hospitality suites allow back-to-back C-suite meetings without requiring guests to hold a paid floor badge.
• Strong media and social footprint across Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace buyers.

⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps

• In-house facility catering, rigging, and dedicated Wi-Fi carry exclusive markups inside the convention hall.
• Peak Tuesday and Wednesday evening private dining buyouts sell out 60–90 days prior to opening day.

★ Insider Pro Move

Lock a private dining room or off-floor executive deal suite early to guarantee quiet C-suite meeting space steps from the show floor.

Exhibitor CFO Desk • AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026

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Who Sponsors AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 (5 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (5 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).