Why Exhibit at the 2026 Eastern Defense Summit
The Eastern Defense Summit is the premier defense-focused event on the East Coast, bringing together more than 2,300 leaders from government, military, academia, and industry to address the challenges shaping the future of national defense. The 2026 Summit theme, "Collaborating on Actionable Solutions for Our Nation's Pacing Threats: From Mission Need to Fielded Capability: Speed, Scale, and Operational Advantage" reflects the urgency of translating mission requirements into operational capability. Discussions will focus on the policies, partnerships, acquisition strategies, industrial capacity, and emerging technologies needed to move solutions from concept to deployment faster and at greater scale.
Through keynote presentations, executive panels, technical discussions, exhibits, demonstrations, and collaborative exchanges, attendees will explore topics including the changing character of war, acquisition reform, artificial intelligence and autonomy, supply chain resilience, maritime power, industrial base capacity, and the infrastructure required to support future force readiness. The Eastern Defense Summit is more than a conference—it is a venue for meaningful dialogue and practical collaboration among those responsible for equipping and sustaining the Joint Force. By bringing together decision-makers from across government, military, academia, and industry, the Summit helps bridge the gap between mission need and fielded capability while fostering the partnerships necessary to maintain speed, scale, and operational advantage.
Exhibit Space Rates
Standard Exhibit Space Rates (10 x 10 booths)
| CDCA Member Rate |
$3,600 |
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| CDCA Non-Member Rate |
$4,400 |
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| Small Business CDCA Member Rate |
$3,000 |
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| Small Business CDCA Non-Member Rate |
$3,400 |
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What's Included with your Exhibit Space?
There are several features included with every exhibit space, so be sure to take advantage of all opportunities to better promote your company. Click here to see what benefits are offered.
Exhibit Meeting Room Rates - Contracting Deadline: November 14th
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Exhibitor Meeting Room |
Non-Exhibitor Meeting Room |
| Member |
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$3,700 |
$4,200 |
| Non-Member |
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$5,200 |
$5,700 |
What's Included with your Exhibit Meeting Room?
There are several features included with every meeting room, so be sure to take advantage of all opportunities to better promote your company. Click here to see what benefits are offered.
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