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Mark your calendar for the 148th General Conference & Exhibition in Indianapolis, Aug. 28 to 31, 2026.
 

CONFERENCE THEME The National Guard: America’s Strength at Home & Abroad
“The theme is the definition of our force in 2026,” said retired Maj. Gen. Francis M. McGinn, the NGAUS president. 

EXHIBITORS Expect a large trade show with more than 200 companies already registered to attend, according to SPARGO, the association’s contract show manager.

HOTELS The host state has selected 10 hotels, all within five blocks of the Indiana Convention Center. Enclosed walkways connect all but one of the contracted hotels to the convention center.

NEWSROOM

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Find out more about Indianapolis at www.visitindy.com.

 

VISIT INDIANAPOLIS VIDEO

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Maj. Gen. Larry Muennich, the adjutant general of Indiana, invites you to Indy! (click on image to watch video)
Registration

Individual attendees must register through their state association. Please contact your state association leadership to begin the process.

State Association Directory
Exhibitors

The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition brings more than 4,000 professionals, including defense leaders, from the 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Generate leads, meet industry experts, and showcase your products at this three-day event.

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More than 350 exhibitors were in Milwaukee for the 2025 conference. Find out below how you can exhibit next year!


For Exhibitors...Secure your booth for the conference and book your hotel accommodations below. Also see below for more exhibitor information to assist with your booth setup. Thanks for your support!

Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Floor Plan
Exhibiting Industry Hotel Reservations
Exhibitor Prospectus
Industry

Industry that would like to attend the conference, but will not be exhibiting, (Non-Exhibiting Industry) can book your hotel accommodations below.

Non-Exhibiting Industry Hotel Reservations
Partners

Make your National Guard support known at the conference. Opportunities are now available. Please contact retired Col. Jeff Coomler of the National Guard Association of Indiana at [email protected] or 317-247-3301.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Schedule
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Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium

More details and registration information for events below will be available at a later date.

THURSDAY, AUG. 27

Sponsors Golf Tournament

Brickyard Crossing G.C.

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Brickyard Crossing G.C. offers great views of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will host both golf tournaments.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28

NGAUS Golf Tournament

Brickyard Crossing G.C.
Limited Availability!

IMS Museum & Track Tour

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Limited Availability!

Monuments Tour

Walking tour of war memorials
Limited Availability!

TAG Reception

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Company Grade/Field Grade/Warrant Officer Mixer

Victory Field
Home of the AAA Indianapolis Indians
Baseball Game vs Columbus Clippers

Senior Warrant Officer Mixer

Victory Field
Home of the AAA Indianapolis Indians
Baseball Game vs Columbus Clippers

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Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, is the site of the social mixers set for Aug. 28.

SATURDAY, AUG. 29

Fun Run

Canal

States Dinner

Indiana Convention Center
Theme: Racing or Indiana Sports

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The Indiana Roof Ballroom, a premier downtown event venue, will welcome spouses for a luncheon on Aug. 30.

SUNDAY, AUG. 30

Spouses Luncheon

Indiana Roof Ballroom

Retired/Separated Caucus/Luncheon

Indiana War Memorial

Warrant Officer Caucus/Luncheon

Indiana Convention Center

Hospitality Night

Have Fun…Be Safe!!!

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The Governor's Reception will take place on the last day of conference at the Indiana State Museum, Aug. 31.

MONDAY, AUG. 31

TAG Spouses’ Luncheon

Governor’s Mansion

Governor’s Farewell Reception

Indiana State Museum
Simulators & Drone Show

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