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# AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 (Marriott Marquis Washington DC): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/marriott-marquis-washington-dc-washington

- **Dates:** Oct 12–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Marriott Marquis Washington DC (https://conventions.com/venues/marriott-marquis-washington-dc-washington)
- **Attendance:** 33,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,833+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official AUSA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense & Aerospace
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting/exhibitors

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
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.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Lockheed Martin** (lockheedmartin.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1625
- **Raytheon Technologies** (rtx.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #2025
- **General Dynamics** (gd.com — Gold, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #801
- **Northrop Grumman** (northropgrumman.com — Gold, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1103
- **BAE Systems** (baesystems.com — Silver, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1343

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Defense & Aerospace Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Defense & Aerospace Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory 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

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Marriott Marquis Washington, DC** (undefined) — ~$535/nt show week vs. ~$269/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC)** (undefined) — ~$710/nt show week vs. ~$379/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **The Westin DC Downtown** (undefined) — ~$485/nt show week vs. ~$245/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Grand Hyatt Washington** (undefined) — ~$460/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab** (Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab, $$$$) — 5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House · Capacity: 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Gigabit AV Salons) · Min: $5,500 – $35,000+
- **RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle)** (Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks, $$$$) — 3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC · Capacity: 14–150 Guests · Min: $5,000 – $28,000+
- **Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC)** (Two-Story Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 4-min walk to CityCenterDC · Capacity: 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### 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%.

### 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.