AUSA NATIONAL CONVENTION

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
We recommend you come in on Sunday, October 8th. Monday morning the convention kicks off with the Opening Ceremony. We will gather at 0845 and try to sit together. We also gather on Monday evening at 1800 for our usual picture on the steps inside the Convention Center and then attend the President's Reception that follows. Tuesday is the Eisenhower Luncheon and we all try to sit together at 4-5 tables. Tuesday evening is our Texas Friendly Reception at The Matchbox Penn Quarter, (see invitation below) and we are partnering with the Capital Region Chapter again this year. Finally, on Wednesday we have the Region IV Breakfast if you wish to attend and that evening is the Marshall Dinner for those wishing to stay for that. Most of us depart Wednesday afternoon but feel free to stay as long as you wish. We will assist with hotel reservations as well as getting the necessary tickets for the events.
The registration link can be found here. Please be advised that attendees will have to enter credit card info twice. Once for their hotel reservation (won’t charge until they check-in) and once for the event tickets they purchase (charged when tickets are purchased).
WE WILL BE STAYING AT THE
GRAND HYATT
1000 H ST NW WASHINGTON DC
202.582.1234

Why Attend?
THE ARMY’S MOST POWERFUL EVENT COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED – ALL IN ONE PLACE.
The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.
The AUSA Annual Meeting, designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to:
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Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army
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Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects
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A variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions
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A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action
AUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army.