Event Concluded Annual International In-Person
SPIE Defense + Security 2026
Apr 26–30, 2026
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Venue Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Organizer International Society for Optical Engineering
Category Science & Research
Open to Public? Not public
SPIE Defense + Security 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, five-day international trade show and conference
- Formerly
- SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time (ET) — local time
- Organizer
- International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
- Venue
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, United States
- Location
- Oxon Hill - Maryland
- Nearby Airports
-
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ~ 5 miles (straight-line distance)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~ 26 miles (straight-line distance)
- BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) ~ 33 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Science & Research
- By the Numbers
- 300+ exhibitors; 4,000+ attendees; 5 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- No, this event is not open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
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SPIE Defense + Security 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
SPIE Defense + Security takes place at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, located at 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Maryland.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 301-965-4098E-mail: gninfo@gaylordnational.com
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 360 676 3290 or +1 888 504 8171 or by email at customerservice@spie.org.
This event listing is reviewed and regularly updated by the Tradeshowz editorial team. Dates, schedules, and details may change. For the most accurate and official information, please visit the event’s official website or contact the organizer directly.
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