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Symposium Series
April 25, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Arlington, Virginia
Inside the Military Child World Expo
Advancing the Future of the Military Child Well-Being
The Military Child World Expo Symposium Series brings together experts, educators, caregivers, policymakers, and youth leaders for solution-driven discussions on the most urgent issues facing military-connected children and families today.
Each symposium is designed to:
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Share research, strategies, and promising practices
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Foster cross-sector collaboration
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Produce actionable insights to strengthen support systems worldwide
These high-impact sessions are the policy and practice heart of MCWE 2026 helping shape the future of health, education, and resilience for the military child.
2026 Symposium Tracks
Family Health & Wellness Symposium
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Focus: Nutrition, fitness, preventative care, and access to health resources.
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Highlights: Youth Caregiving, family wellness toolkits, community health initiatives.
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Goal: Build healthier, more resilient military families through proactive wellness strategies.
2026 Symposium Tracks
Education, Transitions & Equity Symposium
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Focus: School transitions, academic continuity, IEP/504 plans, and educational equity.
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Highlights: DoDEA and public school partnerships. Purple Star School models, policy innovation.
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Goal: Improve education continuity and equity for highly mobile military students.
2026 Symposium Tracks
Mental Health & Resilience Symposium
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Focus: Military teen mental health, stress, trauma, transitions, and grief.
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Highlights: Youth voice panels, trauma-informed care, resilience-building programs.
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Goal: Equip schools, caregivers, and providers to support emotional well-being and reduce stigma.
2026 Symposium Tracks
Caregiving & Support Systems Symposium
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Focus: Strengthening support for military youth caregivers, sibling caregivers, and parents.
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Highlights: Launch of the Torch of Care Community. Service Hours (TCCSH) national pilot, caregiving workforce pathways, caregiver self-care.
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Goal: Recognize and resource the hidden caregivers supporting military children every day.
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City (inside the MCWE 2026 Expo)
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Session Times: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Concurrent sessions throughout the day)
How To Participate
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Symposium access is included with MCWE Expo registration
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Seats are limited, early registration strongly encouraged
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Call for presenters, facilitators, and panelists opens December 1, 2025
Contact:
Why It Matters
The MCWE Symposium Series turns silos into systems, uniting voices from health, education, mental health, and caregiving into one coordinated platform.
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Together, we are building the roadmap for future ready military children.