The Military Child World Expo
Sat, Apr 25
|Hyatt Regency Crystal City
The Military Child World Expo is a national convening hosted by the Military Child World Expo Foundation, bringing together military-connected children, families, and partners to promote recognition, learning, culture, and belonging.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Guests
About the event
A National Convening for Military-Connected Children
The Military Child World Expo is the flagship national convening of the Military Child World Expo Foundation (MCWEF), the National Association for Military-Connected Children.
The Expo brings together military-connected children, families, educators, service providers, community organizations, and institutional partners in a structured, family-centered environment dedicated to recognition, learning, cultural identity, and belonging.
Designed to elevate the lived experiences of military-connected children, the Expo provides access to educational programming, youth-centered activities, caregiver resources, cultural and creative expression, and opportunities for connection across communities and sectors.
The Military Child World Expo is not an entertainment event. It is a national platform that increases visibility for military-connected childhood, facilitates cross-sector engagement, and supports MCWEF’s year-round initiatives, including cultural stewardship and recognition frameworks.
Through intentional programming and convening, the Expo affirms military-connected children as a distinct community and advances national awareness of their needs, strengths, and contributions.