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Exhibitor & Community Partner Registration
Showcase Your Mission. Connect with Families. Strengthen Community Belonging.
The Military Child World Expo 2026 is the cultural home of the military-connected child and their family community.
Each year, we gather organizations, schools, nonprofits, installation teams, youth programs, foundations, small businesses, and creative enterprises who support children, teens, young adults, and caregivers across the military life experience.
We are not a vendor trade show.
We are a belonging-centered cultural gathering.
Your presence is not transactional, it is relational.
This is where your work is seen, valued, and connected to others.
Who Should Exhibit or Participate
Get to Know Us
We welcome organizations and partners who support:
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Youth development, leadership, and future readiness
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Mental health, wellness, and community care
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Family strength, transition support, and caregiving
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Education and school belonging initiatives (DoDEA, Purple Star, public, charter, homeschool networks)
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Arts, culture, identity expression, and storytelling
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Entrepreneurship, workforce pathways, and youth enterprise
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Veteran service & community-based support organizations
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Military installation family support and MWR service programs
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Youth-founded small businesses and makers markets
If your work supports belonging, identity, care, resilience, or leadership, you belong here.
What Makes Exhibiting at the Military Child World Expo Different.
At MCWE, exhibits are:
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Interactive
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Story-centered
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Human-connecting
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Experience-based
We do not ask for promotional displays.
We encourage:
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Creative engagement
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Identity storytelling
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Conversation & relationship-building
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“Come sit with us” energy
Your table or booth becomes a community presence, not a sales station.
Participation Options
1 / Community Partner Table (6’ Table)
Ideal for nonprofits, service orgs, schools, resource networks & installation programs (Inquire For Pricing)
2 / Activation Booth (8x10,10x10, 10x15,10x20, 20x20)
Space for immersive engagement, activities, workshop moments, or experience-based installation (This is space only) (Inquire For Pricing)
3 / Youth Marketplace Vendor (Age 12–25)
For youth, teen, and young adult entrepreneurs, makers & creators. (Inquire For Pricing)
4 / School / Installation Delegation Table
Reserved for Purple Star Schools, DoDEA, International Schools, or Student Leader Delegates. (Fee Waived with Delegate Participation)
5/ Nonprofit Mission Partner (if cost is barrier)
Reduced stewardship contribution for registered 501(c)(3) organizations.
We never turn away a mission partner due to funding.
Stewardship support options are available. (Inquire)
All Exhibitors Recieve
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Two (2) Exhibitor Passes
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Listing in the Official Show Guide
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Organization feature on MCWE website
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Welcome spotlight announcement on social media
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Access to Pavilion sessions, Reflection Lounge & community spaces
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Opportunity to propose micro-engagement programming
(ex: creativity corner, storytelling circle, interactive demonstration, youth dialogue, etc.)
Optional Add-On Opportunities
You may also:
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Submit a Workshop / Story Circle / Creative Activation proposal
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Host a Youth Marketplace Pop-Up demonstration
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Sponsor a Teen Caregiver Recognition Table at the Caregiver Breakfast
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Support Youth School Delegation Travel
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Serve as a Legacy Stewardship Partner (philanthropic collaboration)
If you want to do more, we will make space for it.
Register To Participate
Your space is confirmed once your registration is submitted.
[ Exhibitor & Community Partner Registration Form ]
For youth businesses:
[ Youth Marketplace Application ]
To lead a workshop or interactive experience:
Need Help Choosing The Best Option?
We will walk with you, not leave you to figure it out.
Email: partnerships@themilitarychildworldexpo.com
Phone: (703) 646-8410