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Exhibit at The Military Child World Expo 2026
April 25, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Arlington, Virginia
10 AM - 6 PM
A Movement of Honor, Community & Future Building
A Gathering With Purpose
The Military Child World Expo 2026 is not a marketplace. It is not a fair. It is not simply an event.
It is an national moment of recognition, where the stories, resilience, identitites, and futures of military-connected children take center stage.
To exhibit at MCWE 2026 is to stand with them. It is an act of:
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Honor
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Community
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Visibility
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Celebration
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Support
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Unity
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Humanity
Your presence becomes part of a movement that lifts the next generation.
Join us in creating a global stage for the military child and children who grow up serving beside those who serve.
Why Exhibit at MCWE 2026?
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High-Impact Visibility — Reach military families, students, and decision-makers in one place.
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Direct Engagement — Connect face-to-face with attendees seeking resources and opportunities.
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Mission Alignment — Join the only global event dedicated exclusively to the military child.
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Media Exposure — Be featured in the official MCWE 2026 program, website, and social media.
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Community Impact — Demonstrate your commitment to youth, resilience, and readiness.
How to Apply
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Exhibit spaces are limited and assigned on a rolling basis.
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Submit your interest form by December 15, 2025 for priority placement.
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Confirmed exhibitors will receive setup instructions and marketing toolkits.
Why Businesses, Organizations & Community Partners Exhibit
Because MCWE is built on meaning, not transactions. Exhibitors join us to:
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Support military children and families
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Become part of a national moment of recognition
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Share opportunities with youth & parents and adults
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Help create a joyful, healing experience
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Be visible to families who deeply value community partners
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Contribute to a space of belonging and hope
This is mission aligned exhibiting, not sales centered vending.
Who Exhibits at MCWE 2026
Exhibitors include:
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Small businesses
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Artisans & makers
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Youth friendly brands
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Schools & programs
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Camps & sports organizations
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Wellness & mental health providers
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Nonprofits, foundations and B corporations
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Veteran owned & spouse owned businesses
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Community organizations
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Financial institutions
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Cultural & global partners
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Veteran Service Organizations
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Caregiver organizations, etc.
Anyone whose work uplifts families, youth, or community has a place here.
A Space For Youth Entrepreneurs
The Youth Marketplace is a dedicated space located inside the Youth Pavilion where young business owners (10-22) share their creativity, leadership, and innovation. By exhibiting, you help create:
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Inspiration
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Mentorship
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National visibility
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A sense of institutional or organizational pride
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Hope for the future.
This is one of the most beloved elements of The Military Child World Expo.
Your Place in the Movement
Exhibiting is not simply setting up a table or booth. It is becoming part of a shared promise:
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To honor the military child and military children.
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To uplift their journeys.
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To celebrate their future.
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To stand with them.
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To recognize and support their idenity, space and belong.
Your presence contributes to that promise.
Exhibitor Opportunties
We offer thoughtfully arranged spaces for:
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Creative businesses
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Community resources
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Youth programs
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Family centered services
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Military connected organizations
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Global inclusion partners
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9 Theme Zones
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A Youth Led Pavilion (Exclusively Theirs)
Each exhibitor is curated to contribute to the Expo's atmosphere of celebration, culture, and community.
Founding Years Exhibitor Recognition
Every exhibitor receives the Founding Years Exhibitor - MCWE 2026 digital badge to display with pride. Becasue being part of a major national Expo dedicated to the military child and military children is historic.
Exhibit Space Options
We’ve expanded beyond tabling to offer a variety of exhibit footprints to fit your presence and engagement style.
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Standard Size Table 6'
Perfect for schools, youth groups, and small nonprofits
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10x15 or 10x20 Booths (Space Only)
Mid-sized presence with space for displays, seating, and demonstrations
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8 x 10 or 10x10 Booths (Space Only)
Ideal for community programs, wellness orgs, and small businesses
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20x20 Anchor Booths
(Space Only)
Premier placement for anchor partners and national organizations
If your work supports families, empowers youth, celebrates culture, or strengthens community, you belong at MCWE 2026.
Join us in carrying the PROMISE.
Join us in honoring the children who serve silently.
Join us in creating an unforgettable experience.
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