# NGAUS to Host Washington Industry Day

The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) will hold its 29th Annual Industry Day on December 7–8, 2026, at the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. The event will connect defense companies with Guard leaders to discuss capability gaps and requirements, and provide insight into how industry feedback may inform NGAUS legislative resolutions on equipment and training. It is an opportunity for contractors—including companies new to the defense market—to understand Guard needs and build relationships, but the event itself is not a contract solicitation or award.

- Sessions and business-to-business networking can help companies assess how their products and services align with Guard operational needs.
- Contractors can use the discussions to learn about equipment and training priorities reflected in NGAUS’s FY2028 legislative resolutions.
- Companies should treat the event as market research and relationship-building, not as a substitute for a formal solicitation or procurement announcement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Guard Bureau (NGB)
- Air National Guard (ANG)
- Army National Guard

### Vendors
- Stanley Black & Decker (Represented by its Senior National Sales Manager for Government on the NGAUS Corporate Advisory Panel)

### Key Quotes
> Industry Day identifies key Guard stakeholders and provides industry partners with a clearer understanding of capability gaps, enabling businesses to better align their products and services with the Guard’s operational needs,
> — Darin Gilderoy, Chair of the NGAUS Corporate Advisory Panel

### Sources
- [Industry Day Unites Buyers, Sellers | National Guard Association of the United States](https://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/industry-day-unites-buyers-sellers) - National Guard Association of the United States