Modern Day Marine

Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the Exposition’s home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

Change is Coming. Modern warfare is increasingly characterized by proliferation of digitization, miniaturization and the ability of numerous competitors to proliferate weapons and information rapidly; thus smaller organizations can achieve effects historically only possible for much more developed nations.  Threats are omni-directional and domain superiority cannot be assumed.

All Panels and Sessions will take place at the Industry Briefing Center at Modern Day Marine Expo (adjacent to Food Area). 

Tuesday, September 25
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Registration Hours
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM    Opening Ceremony (Parade Deck)
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Report to Industry
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Exhibit Halls Open
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM    Marine Corps Systems Command – Planning Brief to Industry
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM    MCSC Program Manager Brief: Session 1 
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM    MCSC Program Manager Brief: Session 2 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    MCSC Program Manager Brief: Session 3

Wednesday, September 26
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Registration Hours
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Enlisted Awards Parade
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM    Exhibit Halls Open
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM    Marine Corps Operating Concept: How an Expeditionary Force Operates in the 21st Century – Commandant of the Marine Corps, Robert B. Neller
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Grand Banquet (Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City) – Invitation Only

Thursday, September 27
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Registration Hours
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    Marine Corps Special Operations Brief
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Exhibit Halls Open (Family Day)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Marine Corps Small Business Programs Offices Brief

Registration -- Uniformed Military (Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guardsman) or any Foreign Military in uniform do not need to register. Marines not in uniform, civilians, and industry representatives must register and obtain a special registration badge during registration open hours.

Emerald Expositions reserves the right to accept, reject or prohibit registration for or attendance at its events at any time for any reason.

Uniform Requirements -- Military – Working Uniform or appropriate civilian attire.