Exhibiting at AUSA Annual Meeting 2026
AUSA Annual Meeting 2026 Booth Rentals — What Exhibitors Get
AUSA Annual Meeting draws defense primes, government buyers, military leadership and 700+ exhibitors to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., October 12–14, 2026. AUSA is North America's largest land-power exposition — a defense-heavy floor where primes build large, briefing-grade islands and credibility is everything. Turnkey booth pricing for this show runs roughly $60,400–$97,700 for a 30x30 island on a fully-inclusive basis, with smaller inline footprints starting near $11,000. Washington DC pricing runs above our Las Vegas home market — most of the difference is freight and venue services, not design or fabrication.
Who This Footprint Fits
Defense exhibitors skew large at AUSA: 20x20 and 30x30 islands with private briefing rooms are common, and the primes go well beyond that. Where we see the right fit at AUSA Annual Meeting:
- Defense and aerospace primes and their tier-one suppliers
- Companies running classified-adjacent or NDA briefings needing enclosed rooms
- Hardware exhibitors displaying large or heavy equipment
- Teams hosting government and military decision-makers across three days
What's Included in a Washington DC Rental
Every quote is turnkey — one number on the proposal covers every line below:
- Photorealistic 3D rendering before approval
- Full pre-build and inspection at our Las Vegas warehouse
- Complete graphics production (backlit fabric, direct-print or tension fabric)
- Round-trip freight from Las Vegas to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Certified, labor-compliant install and dismantle
- Show paperwork — EAC filing, COI, electrical orders, drayage coordination
- One dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out
- AV specification, sourcing and on-site setup
Washington DC Logistics
Washington venues run union install and dismantle with metro-area drayage. We file EAC paperwork and confirm labor calls before freight dispatches from Las Vegas. Plan freight for 5–7 days of transit and confirm your target move-in window early — the Walter E. Washington Convention Center fills its docks quickly during AUSA Annual Meeting.
2026 Pricing Detail
A turnkey 30x30 island for AUSA Annual Meeting typically falls between $60,400–$97,700. The variance tracks design complexity, AV and monitor count, and architectural detail:
- $60,400–$72,800: clean professional build, backlit fabric, standard counters, LED lighting.
- $79,100: monitor walls, upgraded lighting, second meeting room, theater capability, hospitality — the mid-market sweet spot.
- $97,700: premium materials, architectural ceiling, sound-private rooms, custom lighting design.
Rent vs Buy
For one to three shows a year, renting at $60,400–$97,700 per show wins on cash flow and design flexibility — you re-skin graphics each cycle and never carry storage or refurbishment. For five or more shows on stable branding, purchase can amortise lower, but at island scale the cost of looking dated mid-purchase-life is real. Most AUSA Annual Meeting exhibitors at this footprint rent.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your show name, dates and booth number for a custom 3D rendering and full price within 24 hours. Every booth includes our warehouse pre-build guarantee and a dedicated project manager. Explore our trade show case studies to see how we build for shows like this.
