Comparison matrix
Two to four shows, side by side, on the numbers that decide a booth: delegations, attendance, floor space and what a credible stand costs. Rows marked estimate come from the research layer, not from an organiser price list.
| Attribute | AUSA Annual Meeting & ExpositionRemove AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition12–14 Oct 2026 | European Defence Tech Hackathon (EDTH)Remove European Defence Tech Hackathon (EDTH)17–18 Oct 2026 | Annual Meeting of the Supply ChainRemove Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain19–20 Oct 2026 |
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| Dates | 12–14 Oct 20263 days | 17–18 Oct 20262 days | 19–20 Oct 20262 days |
| Registration | — | 1 Oct 2026Closed | — |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United StatesWalter E. Washington Convention Center | Munich, Germany | Lévis, CanadaLévis Convention Centre, 5750 J.-B.-Michaud Street |
| Format | Trade shows & exhibitionsNorth AmericaNATO | Hackathons & innovation challengesEuropeNATO | Trade shows & exhibitionsNorth America |
| Attendanceestimate | 30,000+ attendees | 200-400 participants | ~750 participants (based on 2025 edition) |
| Exhibitorsestimate | — | — | ~65 exhibitors (based on 2025 edition) |
| Delegationsestimate | — | — | Senior government officials and international delegations present; exact count not published |
| Floor spaceestimate | — | — | Not publicly disclosed |
| Budget tierestimate | — | — | Mid |
| Exhibitor costestimate | — | — | Flat-fee booth (8′×10′ space, table, chairs); exact rate on request |
| Visitor costestimate | paid | free | Paid; ~CAD 300 per additional participant (exact delegate fee not publicly listed for 2026) |
| Audience | PrimesSMEsInstitutions | StartupsInvestorsSMEs | PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions |
| Topics | Land systemsC-UASISR & SensorsProcurement | C-UASAIISR & SensorsDual-use | MaritimeProcurementManufacturing & Supply ChainLogistics |
| Organiser | Association of the United States Army | European Defense Tech Hackathon | Naval Québec |
| Editionestimate | — | — | Annual event; formerly held under AFCDC banner, rebranded to Naval Québec |
| Patronageestimate | — | — | Regularly attended by federal ministers (Public Services & Procurement Canada); Government of Canada NSS announcements made at the event |
| Why it matters | The anchor event for anyone selling to the US Army. Program offices and primes are present in force; ideal for SMEs seeking subcontracting and teaming opportunities. | The fastest way for engineers and early founders to plug into the European defence-tech builder scene, meet operators and get noticed by funds active in the space. | This is the primary procurement-facing event for Quebec's naval supply chain, where federal ministers have used the platform to announce National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contracts and submarine procurement updates — making it a critical intelligence touchpoint for any company seeking Davie, Royal Canadian Navy, or Canadian Coast Guard business. With ~750 participants and ~65 exhibitors, it is compact enough for SMEs and startups to gain direct access to prime contractors such as Chantier Davie and Thales Canada. Pre-scheduled B2B meetings with national and international outsourcers give exhibitors a structured path to new contracts. |
| Links | DossierOfficial site | DossierOfficial site | DossierOfficial site |
Estimates are compiled from public organiser material and press coverage, and are indicative only. Confirm pricing with the organiser before committing budget. Research confidence: AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition — not researched; European Defence Tech Hackathon (EDTH) — not researched; Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain — medium.