Registration Information & Categories/Fees 

Full Conference Registration Fees Includes lunch both days of the Summit.		Early (through 10/16)	Advance (through 10/17)	Late/Onsite (on/after 12/6)
Active-Duty Military/Government This does not include contractors. You will need to register with your .mil or .gov email address and will be verified.		FREE	FREE	FREE	Register
Industry/Contractor/Other		$600	$725	$825	Register

Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Fees (NOTE: you must be signed in to register your staff)		Early (through 10/16)	Advance (through 10/17)	Late/Onsite (on/after 12/6)
Industry/Contractor/Other		$600	$725	$825	Register

Need to Join or Verify Current Membership Status?

Would You Like to Join CDCA Membership Today? Contact CDCA Customer Service at (843-990-2566), E-mail or go to https://charlestondca.org/page/benefits_cdca_membership_levels.

Badge Policy

You must present a government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge.

Each person must pick up their own badge. By registering for the 2026 Eastern Defense Summit, you understand that badge sharing is prohibited. Badge sharing means lending your badge to someone else or using someone else's badge to gain access to any Eastern Defense Summit event. Any lost or stolen badges are subject to a reprint fee of $100.00. Replacement fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received by Friday, October 16, 2026, will receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after Saturday, October 17, 2026. Substitutes are welcome. Refunds will be processed based on the original form of payment.

For registration questions or to request a refund, please contact:

1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 350
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703-631-6200
Email: cdcaregistration@spargoinc.com