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18 April 2026
Caregivers Breakfast
"Carrying The Torch of Care"
Army Navy Country Club,
1700 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202
Carrying The Torch of Care
Caregiver Breakfast
A high-level gathering of advocates, teen caregivers, and decision-makers honoring the invisible backbone of the military family, those who serve behind the scenes and alongside the mission.
25 April 2026
The Military Child World Expo 2026
"Torchbearers of America's Future"
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202
The Military Child World Expo
A dynamic exhibition floor featuring global organizations, federal agencies, private companies, and nonprofits offering services, products, and support all under one roof.
26 April 2026
The Military Child World Expo 2026 Showcase
"“Torchbearers of America’s Future: Dreams, Voices & Legacies Showcase”
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (Mall)
1100 South Hayes St., Arlingon, VA 22202
Torchbearers of America’s Future Showcase
An inspiring stage and gallery of talent, innovation, and testimony from military-connected youth amplifying their dreams, voices, and legacies through art, performance, and storytelling.
THE NATION’S PREMIER MILITARY FAMILY EVENT
ALL AGES. ALL BRANCHES. ALL TOGETHER.
The Military Child World Expo (MCWE 2026) is the leading global gathering dedicated to celebrating and elevating military-connected children, teens, young adults, caregivers, and families active duty, reservist, veteran, and civilian alike.
Held in Arlington, Virginia during the Month of the Military Child, this multi-day event is more than just an expo. It is a national movement, a legacy in motion, and the only one of its kind focused on the entire life cycle of the military child.
Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, service provider, military parent, or transitioning youth, MCWE 2026 is where silos are dismantled, connections are forged, and futures are ignited.