Aerospace & Defense conferences & trade shows in Washington, DC

21 events · Aerospace & Defense · in Washington, DC

  1. ·AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, Washington, DC

    Third annual forum on deploying resilient microgrids at defense installations and critical infrastructure, with military, federal, utility and industry speakers.

    Who it's for
    Defense energy leaders, federal officials, utilities and developers
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Defense Strategies Institute (DSI Group)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Energy & Utilities
    microgrids.dsigroup.org ↗
  2. ·Nationals Park, Washington, DC

    Two-day, closed-door forum where administration officials, Congress, military leaders and industry discuss defense funding, acquisition and fielding of uncrewed and autonomous systems.

    Who it's for
    Defense leaders, acquisition professionals and uncrewed systems industry executives (US and allied or partner nation citizens)
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AUVSI
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $769 until Oct 2, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $979

    Industry pass, nonmember rates. Registration limited to citizens of the US and allied or partner nations.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    auvsi.org ↗
  3. ·Nationals Park, Washington, DC

    Policy-focused symposium on drone and advanced air mobility regulation, bringing together regulators, lawmakers and aviation industry leaders.

    Who it's for
    Policymakers, regulators and drone and AAM industry professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AUVSI
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $769 until Oct 2, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $979

    Industry pass, nonmember rates.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    auvsi.org ↗
  4. ·Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC

    One-day forum on defense acquisition under the theme Industry as a Weapon System, covering acquisition strategy, industrial capacity and workforce readiness.

    Who it's for
    Acquisition leaders, contracting professionals and defense industry executives
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Contract Management Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • General Business
    rrbitc.com ↗
  5. ·Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, Washington, DC

    Workshop bringing airport planning and environmental specialists together to align planning work with NEPA documentation and approvals.

    Who it's for
    Airport planning and environmental professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Airports Council International - North America
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird (non-member): $1,630 until Oct 16, 2026
    • Current price: Regular (non-member): $1,880

    Non-member individual rates.

    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Construction & Real Estate
    airportscouncil.org ↗
  6. ·Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, DC

    Government contracting forum on federal defense acquisition, compliance and industrial base modernization for procurement and industry leaders.

    Who it's for
    Procurement, acquisition and industry leaders in federal defense contracting
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Conference Institute
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    americanconference.com ↗
  7. ·Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison, Washington, DC

    Seminar on international air travel and trade, facilitation policy and securing international air service, with an industry holiday reception.

    Who it's for
    Airport operators, business development and air service development professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Airports Council International - North America
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Early bird (non-member): $915 until Oct 30, 2026
    • Regular (non-member): $1,015

    Non-member individual rates.

    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Aerospace & Defense
    airportscouncil.org ↗
  8. ·Hilton Washington DC National Mall, The Wharf, Washington, DC

    Annual policy gathering in Washington where aviation educators and industry meet federal officials and aviation associations.

    Who it's for
    Aviation educators and industry professionals engaging with federal aviation officials
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    University Aviation Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Registration: $275 until Dec 15, 2026
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Aerospace & Defense
    uaa.aero ↗
  9. ·Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

    A defense technology event bringing warfighters, acquisition officials, startups and industry together to work on operational problems from the seabed to space. The 2027 program centers on mission sets such as maritime denial, undersea infrastructure protection and autonomous system sustainment.

    Who it's for
    Warfighters, acquisition professionals, startups, small and medium businesses, investors and industry leaders
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Clarion Defence & Security
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    apexdefense.org ↗
  10. ·The Ritz Carlton, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC

    NDIA symposium on special operations forces, technology and strategic competition.

    Who it's for
    Special operations community, defense industry and government
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    ndia.org ↗
  11. ·Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC

    The National Sheriffs' Association winter gathering in Washington, DC, bringing sheriffs and law enforcement professionals together with federal officials and exhibitors for seminars, general sessions and a Hill Day.

    Who it's for
    Sheriffs and law enforcement professionals, and vendors serving them
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Sheriffs' Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Non-member: $750

    Event Overview page gives Feb 8-11; the home page says Feb 8-12.

    • General Business
    • Aerospace & Defense
    nsawinter.org ↗
  12. SATELLITE 2027

    Trade show

    ·Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

    Annual satellite communications conference and exhibition, run alongside the GovMilSpace program in a shared exhibit hall.

    Who it's for
    Engineers, executives, business developers and government/defense stakeholders in satellite communications
    Approx. size
    15,000+ attendees · 450+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Access Intelligence, LLC
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Launch rate: $2,199 until Dec 11, 2026
    • Activation: $2,499 until Feb 19, 2027
    • Orbit: $2,799
    Expo pass
    • Current price: Launch rate: Free until Dec 11, 2026
    • Activation: $199 until Feb 19, 2027
    • Orbit: $349

    Exhibitor count is stated inconsistently on the site (450+ and 500+), so left blank.

    • Technology & Software
    • Aerospace & Defense
    satshow.com ↗
  13. ·Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

    Biosecurity congress and expo on detection, preparedness and medical countermeasures, co-located with World Vaccine Congress Washington.

    Who it's for
    Biodefense, military, public health and partner professionals
    Approx. size
    3,000+ attendees
    Organizer
    Terrapinn Holdings Ltd.
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Aerospace & Defense
    terrapinn.com ↗
  14. ·Washington, DC

    Briefings and panels on Pentagon priority requirements and acquisition forecasts for small and mid-size defense contractors, covering all Services and Combat Commands.

    Who it's for
    Small and mid-size defense contractors
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Defense Alliance
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • General Business
    americandefensealliance.org ↗
  15. ·National Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC

    Defense cyber workforce summit with DoW CIO briefings, industry and academic exhibits and a cyber workforce competition.

    Who it's for
    Defense and government cyber workforce leaders, industry and academia
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AFCEA International
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    • Aerospace & Defense
    afcea.org ↗
  16. ·Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

    A military equipment, systems and technology exposition aimed at the Marine Corps community, with presentations and the OBJ1 Wargaming Convention. Attendance is restricted and not open to the general public.

    Who it's for
    Active-duty and reserve service members, Marine Corps League and Association members, defense industry personnel, law enforcement and consultants
    Approx. size
    300+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Emerald X, LLC
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    marinemilitaryexpos.com ↗
  17. ·National Housing Center, Washington, DC

    Town-hall forum on building a resilient U.S. positioning, navigation and timing enterprise for military, civil and commercial use.

    Who it's for
    Military services, federal government, industry and academia
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Defense Strategies Institute (DSI Group)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    pnt.dsigroup.org ↗
  18. ASCEND 2027

    Conference

    ·Washington, DC

    AIAA-powered event covering all aspects of the space enterprise.

    Who it's for
    Space industry professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AIAA
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    ascend.events ↗
  19. ·Washington, DC

    Large AI and national competitiveness expo run by the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    Who it's for
    AI, technology and national security leaders and companies
    Approx. size
    18,000+ attendees · 200+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Technology & Software
    • Aerospace & Defense
    expo.scsp.ai ↗
  20. ·The Westin DC Downtown, Washington, DC

    DBIA symposium connecting federal agency owners with design-build industry teams on federal project delivery.

    Who it's for
    Federal agency owners and design-build industry professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Design-Build Institute of America
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Construction & Real Estate
    • Aerospace & Defense
    dbia.org ↗
  21. ·Washington, DC

    Conference on data, analytics and AI adoption in U.S. defense, intelligence and national security organizations, covering governance, cybersecurity and mission readiness.

    Who it's for
    Senior data and analytics leaders in U.S. defense, intelligence and national security agencies, including chief data officers and CIOs
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Corinium Global Intelligence
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    cdao-def.coriniumintelligence.com ↗

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