The Sea-Air-Space Exposition is free and open to the following qualified attendees:

Active duty, reserve and retired U.S. Military
U.S. federal, state and local government employees
Members of Congress and Congressional Staff
Representatives of foreign embassies, government and military
Representatives of non-exhibiting defense industry companies
Representatives of exhibiting companies
Navy League members
Invited guests of the Navy League

The Sea-Air-Space Exposition is not open to the public.  Children over the age of 15 may attend the exposition provided they are accompanied by an adult at all times.  No one under the age of 18 is permitted in the exhibit halls during installation or dismantle hours.

Showcase Policy/No Suitcasing:

Please note that while all meeting attendees are invited to the showcase, 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 Management. 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.

What are the benefits of attending the Sea-Air-Space Exposition?

If the product is intended to enhance and advance the quality of America’s Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or U.S.-flag Merchant Marine, then it is on display at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition!

Benefits to Attendees:

Over 300 exciting and interactive exhibits showcasing the latest in maritime, defense and energy technology.
Educational seminars and sessions at both the strategic and tactical levels and geared towards all of the Sea Services.
Dynamic luncheon and keynote speakers are provided an open forum to fully disclose up-to-the-minute information and paint a realistic picture of the future.
Numerous networking opportunities with other leading professionals within the industry as well as key military personnel.

Benefits to Exhibitors:

Product and company visibility to key decision makers and purchasing agents within the national and international Sea Services.
Numerous networking and business generating opportunities with policy makers, purchasing agents and end users.
Guided VIP Tours of the exhibit floor bringing customers directly to your booth.
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 are provided an open forum to fully disclose up-to-the-minute information and paint a realistic picture of the future.
If you are interested in learning more about the advancements in maritime and defense technology while also attending educational sessions related to the industry, then Sea-Air-Space is the place for you to be and be seen!  
 
Perhaps the most important benefit is the feeling you get when you give back to the community.  All of the proceeds generated through the Sea-Air-Space Exposition are used by the Navy League in support of the U.S. Sea Services. These proceeds help fund:

Youth and scholarship programs
Recognition and awards programs for the men and women of our Sea Services
Community outreach programs
Congressional education efforts
Overseas support for the men and women in service
Adopt a ship or base programs
Ship christenings and commissioning
Ship visits
Homecomings
Countless other programs created and supported by the Navy League, its 240 councils and over 50,000 members.

What is the Navy League of the United States?

The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League is the foremost citizens' organization to serve, support, and stand with all the U.S. sea services -- the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. The Navy League provides a powerful and consistent message to Congress and the American people about the need to maintain strong sea services. Since the Navy League’s founding, it has grown to become a worldwide organization with:

Nearly 50,000 members
More than 250 councils
Over 240 corporate and community affiliate members

Why Exhibit?

Sea-Air-Space is the premiere exposition for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.  The exposition is the key annual venue for, military, government and industry leaders to conduct business, acquire education and develop professional networks.

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