The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. Family members, industry representatives and local officials also attend. We hope to see you in Milwaukee this year!
AUGUST 22 - 25 | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
America's National Guard: Affordable, Accessible, Lethal
Registration is $200. This fee covers admission to all business/professional development sessions, company-grade officer professional development, the exhibition and opening-day brunch on the tradeshow floor, the mixers, the Governor’s Reception and the States Dinner.
Expect a large trade show with more than 350 companies scheduled to attend, according to Tradeshow Logic, the association’s contract show manager.
Click here to search the exhibitor database.
The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition brings together professionals, including defense leaders, from the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Conference videos are available here. More to come soon.
This year's conference returns to Milwaukee, a destination Vogue magazine calls “the Midwest’s coolest and most underrated city.”
The city long famous for beer, bikes and brats also hosted the conference in 1998 and 2011. It is the only city to host three NGAUS conferences in the past 30 years.
Where can exhibitors sign up for a booth for next year?
The Spargo sales office will be located at the entrance to Hall E, which is also the entrance to the exhibit hall.
Where will speakers’ presentations and slides be accessible after the conference?
What are the registration desk hours?
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 25 – 8 a.m. to noon
How can I vote for CAP?
Only Corporate Members may vote.
Voting is conducted electronically via a QR code provided to members.
What is the conference schedule?
Accessible via the NGAUS Conference Website – Schedule tab, and the NGAUS2025 Conference App.
Do you have a map of the venue?
Maps are available in the NGAUS2025 Conference App.
Who is the Point of Contact (POC) for Legislative, Membership, Industry, etc.?
Refer to the Staff Listing on the NGAUS website.
Where can I find POCs for exhibitors?
Available in the Exhibitor Listing on the NGAUS website.
Is there Wi-Fi at the venue?
Yes, FREE Wi-Fi is available. Check your network when you arrive to sign-in.
Where can I download the conference app?
Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Search “NGAUS Conference 2025”
A QR code will be provided onsite for quick access.
Will there be screening in the lobby?
All guests are subject to search upon entering a venue for any event.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration for the conference is $200, plus fees for shuttles or events. The registration process is dependent upon being an individual attendee, distinguished guest and exhibiting or non-exhibiting industry.
Individual attendees must register through their state association. Please contact your state association leadership for a registration application. NGB, Title 10 officers need to register thru their affiliated states.
Exhibitor and non-exhibiting registration are both now on the NGAUS conference webpage - see above. Booth sales are available through the Exhibitor Prospectus.
I have registered through my state, now what?
All attendees can expect to receive correspondence from NGAUS as we draw closer to the conference. Correspondence will let attendees know what to expect upon arrival. Please ensure you have registered for both the conference and housing (hotel).
I registered for the conference, but now, I am no longer able to attend. Can I get a refund for registering?
All registrations paid to attend the 147th General Conference and Exhibition are refundable less a $15 administration fee until July 15. After July 15, all registration sales are final.
Are there shuttles to and from the airport?
Yes. The shuttle schedule will run as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 21
10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Departing every 30 minutes from MKE to Downtown Hotels
Friday, Aug. 22
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Departing every 30 minutes from MKE to Downtown Hotels
Tuesday, Aug. 26
6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Departing Downtown Hotels to MKE departing every 30 minutes
Introduction Each of the 16 conference hotels has different POV parking lots and ramps as well as different daily parking rates. Some hotels have valet parking and others have self-parking.
Hotel Parking Maps The aerial photo shows each hotel in alphabetical order with hotel location and one or two parking options. Each parking lot uses a QRC or promo code to pay for parking, which is explained further on the last page of the maps. The QRC is a separate attachment. Two hotels, the Ambassador and the Hilton, are not on the attached maps because they have their own parking facilities. One hotel, The Trade, uses a “Chaser Ticket” which will be available at the hotel registration counter.
Parking Rates The photo map shows the daily military discounted parking rates.
Parking Facilities Some parking lots are surface spaces and some are parking ramps. Several hotels have their own inherent parking facilities which may have a slightly different parking rate than the contracted parking. You have the option of using the hotel parking or the less expensive contracted parking lots. The following hotels have inherent parking facilities with daily rates as listed:
Oversized Vehicles and Trailer If you are bringing a panel truck, trailer or coach bus that needs special parking arrangements, please reach out to Bob Klinger at 608-225-8133.
Security Please keep in mind not to leave any valuables in your automobile. Make sure nothing of importance is visible through your car windows.
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Find out more about Milwaukee at www.visitmilwaukee.org. Visit the Conference Newsroom for the latest information on conference events. NATIONAL GUARD and Washington Report, the association’s weekly e-newsletter, will also provide updates. So will NGAUS social media channels, including X hashtag: #NGAUS2025. The business and company-grade officer professional development agendas will be posted in August. Many state/territory association websites will post their specific plans for the conference. The conference app will be available in July. Hospitality Night party details will be included in the app!
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