About Sea-Air-Space

The Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition was founded in 1965 as a means to bring the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision-makers from the sea services together for an annual innovative, educational, professional event located in the heart of Washington, D.C. 

 

Sea-Air-Space was founded in 1965 as a means to bring the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision-makers from the sea services together for an annual innovative, educational, professional event located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League’s mission of maritime policy education and sea service support. 

 

Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League’s mission of maritime policy education and sea service support.

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902, is a civilian-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the U.S. sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. 

 

The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902, is a civilian-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the sea services: the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. For over a century, the Navy League has been a voice for maritime strength, engaging the public and Congress on the vital role these services play in national security, economic prosperity, and global stability. Through membership, we unite individuals passionate about maritime heritage, national defense, and community support, fostering a network that uplifts those who serve.

At Sea-Air-Space, our exhibitors and attendees experience:

Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities with policy-makers, purchasing agents and end users.

  • Guided VIP tours of the exhibit floor, linking customers directly to suppliers.
  • Professional development opportunities with the most up-to-date information regarding the current state of the defense industry as well as a vision of the future.
  • Dynamic luncheon and keynote speakers provide an open forum to fully disclose up-to-the-minute information and paint a realistic picture of the future.

What You'll Experience at Sea Air Space

Sea-Air-Space offers unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and lead in the maritime defense community. Here’s what attendees and exhibitors can expect:

  • Numerous networking and business-generating opportunities. Connect with policy-makers, senior military leaders, program managers, and industry decision-makers to build partnerships and spark new opportunities.
  • 4 Expansive Exhibit Hall Experiences. Explore hundreds of cutting-edge exhibits showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions driving the future of maritime, naval, and defense operations.
  • Professional development opportunities. Gain the latest insights into today’s defense landscape and where it’s headed through expert-led panels and sessions.
  • Influential Keynotes & Luncheons –  Hear from the nation’s top defense, industry, and government leaders as they share real-time updates and long-term visions in an open, engaging forum.

More About Navy League

Our Mission

National Leadership

Individual Membership

Corporate Membership

Navy League Foundation

STEM Institute

FAQ

Sea-Air-Space is not open to the public, Sea-Air-Space permits attendance in the following qualified categories:

  • U.S. Military Personnel: Active-duty, reserve, and retired members of the U.S. armed forces.
  • Government Employees: Federal, state, and local government representatives.
  • Defense Industry Professionals: Representatives from defense industry companies, both exhibiting and non-exhibiting.
  • Congressional Representatives: Members of Congress and their staff.
  • International Delegates: Representatives of foreign embassies, governments, and military organizations.
  • Navy League Members: Active members of the Navy League of the United States.
  • Guests: Individuals invited by the Navy League.
  • Media Representatives: Accredited and approved members of the press and media organizations.

*Please note that access to the exhibit hall prior to opening is reserved for Exhibitors only. Attendees are not permitted to access the hall outside of open hall hours under any circumstances. If you are interested in reserving a meeting room outside of the exhibit hall, please contact Ms. Emily Fernandez at efernandez@navyleague.org

*Children over the age of 15 may attend the exposition provided they are accompanied by a registered adult at all times. No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the exhibit halls during installation or dismantle hours.

Attendees must display an official badge at all times. No badges will be mailed in advance.

To pick up a badge, attendees must present their barcode, sent via email from show registration one week prior to the event, and a government-issued photo ID.
Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Driver’s license
  • Military ID
  • U.S. government ID
  • Passport

 

Speakers:

  • Navy – Service Dress Blues
  • Marine Corps – Service Alphas
  • Coast Guard – Dress Blue Bravos 
  • Civilian: Business Professional

Attendees:

  • Navy – Khakis
  • Marine Corps – Service Charlies
  • Coast Guard – Tropical Blues 
  • Civilian: Business Professional

Please contact Emily Fernandez at efernandez@navyleague.org for meeting room inquiries. 

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745

  • Room Rate: $332/night
  • Government Rate: $276/night

    The Navy League of the United States has secured a limited number of sleeping rooms at the government per diem rate for attendees of the Sea-Air-Space Exposition. This special government rate is strictly reserved for uniformed military personnel and DoD civilians with a dependent ID card (Who is Eligible for Government Rates?).  

    Availability for these rooms is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis and the Navy League will audit reservations and should you not be eligible for this rate we will contact you. Please note that you will be asked to show a valid active duty/DoD government ID (Common Access Card, Federal government photo ID, or official travel orders) upon check in.  If you cannot provide a valid ID, you will be charged the prevailing rate at the time of check-in. 

    Unfortunately, due to our limited number of sleeping rooms at the government per diem rate, retired military and government contractors are NOT eligible for this rate. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring these rooms remain available for those serving our nation.

Please note that any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company’s booth, or in violation of any portion of the exhibition policy, will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied. Please report any violations you may observe to show sanagement. Show management recognizes that suitcasing may also take the form of commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite, a restaurant, club, or any other public place of assembly. For the purposes of this policy, suitcasing violations may occur at venues other than the exhibition floor and at other events. Show management must be informed of any hospitality suites, and expressed consent must be received prior to the event.

April 4 – April 7, 2027

April 2 – April 5, 2028

April 8 – April 11, 2029

March 31 – April 3, 2030

April 20 – April 23, 2031

April 11 – April 14, 2032

April 3 – April 6, 2033

April 2 – April 5, 2034

March 18 – March 21, 2035

April 6 – April 9, 2036

How much does it cost? Second Tab: The price to attend Sea-Air-Space is:

  • Non-Navy League Members, Non-Exhibitors: $300 (show floor and sessions)
  • Exhibitors, 4 badges per 100 sq. ft.: Free 
  • Exhibitors Over Badge Allotment: $80 (booth set up/dismantle and Sea-Air-Space Exhibit Hall Reception only)
  • Active Duty Military: Free
  • U.S. Federal Government Employee: Free (show floor and sessions)
  • Members of Congress and Congressional Staff: Free (show floor and sessions)
  • Navy League members: Free (show floor only) (membership signup an option during Sea-Air-Space registration)
 
 

Where do i pick up a badge

Attendees must display an official badge at all times. No badges will be mailed in advance. To pick up a badge, attendees must present their barcode, sent via email from show registration one week prior to the event, and a government-issued photo ID.
Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Driver’s license
  • Military ID
  • U.S. government ID
  • Passport
I HID Add On Event Pricing
I HID registration rates.