The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition is the largest professional gathering for the U.S. Army community, bringing military leaders, government officials, defense industry representatives, and policymakers together for plenary sessions, panels, and a large equipment and technology exposition. It takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., and is organized by the Association of the United States Army to showcase emerging capabilities, discuss force modernization and policy issues, and provide networking and professional development opportunities.