How to host a defense conference during a shutdown: AUSA 2025 preview

The annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference in Washington is the largest defense conference in the US — and there’s lots to talk about this year, as the Army is going through a major reorganization effort. But there is uncertainty about what the show will look like, as the government shutdown appears likely to impact attendance.

Luckily, Aaron Mehta and Carley Welch of Breaking Defense are here to help guide you about what to expect.

Make sure to check back everyday next week for wrap-up videos, photo posts and, of course, the best coverage of the AUSA 2025 conference around!