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"Torchbearers of America's Future"
Where Military-Connected Children Learn, Create, and Belong
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Military Child World Expo List
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The Military Child World Expo 2026
Celebrating America's 250 Anniversary
3 Events In The Month of The Military Child "April"
Carrying The Torch of Care-Teen Caregiver Breakfast
April 18, 2026 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Presentong Partner: BlueCross BlueShield Association
https://www.themilitarychildworldexpo.com/april-18
Military Child World Expo 2026
April 25, 2026 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Presented by: The Military Child World Expo Foundation
National Association For Military Connected Children
America's Torchbearers Showcase
April 26, 2026 | 12 PM - 4 PM
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 South Hayes Street
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Presenting Partner: Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (A Simon Property)
Who The Expo Is For
The Military Child World Expo is designed for children, teens, families, educators, and community leaders, bringing everyone together in one place while honoring each experience.
For Children (Ages 5–11)
Hands-on STEAM experiences (robots, space suits, DIY builds)
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Planetarium experiences
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Interactive exhibits, comics, creativity zones
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Family-friendly activities alongside parents and caregivers
CTA: Explore Education & STEAM
For Teens (Ages 12–18)
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Youth-led workshops and summits
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Entrepreneurship and innovation showcases
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Youth speakers, performers, and leadership opportunities
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The Promise of the Six Youth Pavilion, a space designed by and for youth
For Families & Caregivers
For Families & Caregivers
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Education and scholarship pathways
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Wellness, financial literacy, and community resources
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Recognition of caregiving youth and family contributions
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Opportunities to engage together, parents and children side by side
For Educators & Schools
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DoDEA and Purple Star engagement
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Education exchanges and school delegation opportunities
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Pathways connecting students to future learning and careers
For Community Organization & Leaders
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Exhibit and connect with military-connected families
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Participate in convenings and symposiums
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Help build a lasting “home of identity and belonging” for military-connected children
Why the Military Child World Expo Exists
Military-connected children grow up moving often, adapting early, and carrying responsibilities beyond their years, yet until now, there has been no single public space dedicated to celebrating their identity, contributions, and future.
The Military Child World Expo exists to:
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Create a visible home of identity and belonging for military-connected children and brats
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Recognize their role across generations, past, present, and future
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Connect families to trusted community organizations
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Preserve and celebrate a culture that has long existed without formal recognition
This Expo is part of a larger effort to ensure military-connected children are seen, supported, and remembered.
At A Glance
At the Expo, You’ll Find:
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Activities children can participate in, not just observe
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Teen-focused innovation, leadership, and recognition
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Family experiences designed to be shared
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Community organizations already serving military-connected youth
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Exhibitors
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Symposiums / Workshops
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Friends of Arlington Planetarium (David M. Brown)
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STEAM Activities
Where Military-Connected Children Learn, Create, and Belong
A family-centered experience featuring hands-on STEAM, planetarium learning, youth showcases, creative expression, and community connection.
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Comics, Creativity & Innovation
Join The Experience
Whether you are a child, teen, brat, parent, educator, or community supporter, the Military Child World Expo invites you to be part of something built together, without silos.
Attend. Participate. Belong.
Moving Legacies Forward - The Military Child
For those growing up in the life of service, and those who carry that identity into adulthood.
The Military Child World Expo 2026 (MCWE 2026) is the cultural and identity home of the Military Child , the global community of youth, families, and alumni whose lives have been shaped by military service and global mobility.
Held annually in Arlington, Virginia during the Month of the Military Child, MCWE is where belonging, expression, heritage, and leadership come together across generations. This is more than an expo.
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A gathering of youth, military brats, families, alumni and communities
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A celebration of creativity, resilience, and global identity
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A space where stories are honored and legacy continues
If service shaped your life, you belong here.
It is the only gathering that celebrates the full life cycle of the military child:
childhood → adolescence → adulthood → legacy.
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