The Independence Center A Exhibit Hall is the central hub of the Military Child World Expo 2026, designed to immerse attendees in an organized, accessible, and engaging experience. Spanning 17,000 sq. ft., the hall is divided into 9 Themed Zones, each one telling a story of resilience, community, and opportunity.

 

“The 9 Themed Zones, each anchored by a premier 20×20 sponsor booth and supported by mid-sized booths, standard booths, and exhibitor tables. Visitors experience the Expo by walking through clearly defined lanes that guide them zone-to-zone, ensuring maximum visibility and steady traffic flow for all exhibitors.” 

 

Zone - Based Experience

Each Zone is built around a 20×20 Anchor Booth, which serves as the focal point for a sponsoring partner. Surrounding the anchor are a variety of booths and exhibitor tables, creating a balanced ecosystem of national brands, regional organizations, and community groups.

• Anchor Booth (20×20): Premier sponsor presence with naming rights for the Zone.

• Supporting Booths (10×20, 10×15, 10×10, 8×10): Positioned to maximize exposure along traffic lanes.

• Exhibitor Tables (6 ft): Affordable entry points for schools, nonprofits, and community-based organizations.

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Lanes & Traffic Flow

The Exhibit Hall is organized around wide, accessible boulevards (lanes) that guide attendees from Zone to Zone. These lanes are more than pathways; they are storytelling corridors that connect health, education, community, veterans, government, business, food security, schools, and gaming/esports into a unified narrative.

• Visibility: Every booth and table is positioned along or near a primary traffic lane.

• Flow: Lanes connect seamlessly from the entry to the stage, lounges, and activations.

• Accessibility: Designed with space for strollers, wheelchairs, and large groups.

Color-coded signage, banners, and wayfinding displays make each lane recognizable at a glance, while lounges and demo areas along the way encourage dwell time and repeated circulation.

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Stage, Lounges & Charging Stations

At the center of Independence A, a 16×16 Stage with seating for 30 provides a gathering point for spotlight sessions, symposiums, keynote, and sponsor activations.

Surrounding the lanes are:

• Lounges: Relaxed gathering spaces for networking and engagement.

• Charging Stations: Positioned throughout the hall for convenience and sponsor branding.

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Why This Matters for Exhibitors & Sponsors

• Guaranteed Visibility: Placement along lanes ensures consistent attendee traffic.

• Story Integration: Zones connect your brand to themes that resonate with military families.

• Balanced Participation: From premium anchors to entry-level tables, every organization has a space.

 

The Exhibit Hall is not just a marketplace, it is a living ecosystem of resources, opportunities, and experiences, designed to showcase the strength and future of military-connected children and families.