’26 Virginia National Guard Conference
27 Feb – 1 MAR 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
richmond, Virginia
Event / Ball Registration
Room Reservations
Golf Registration
- Event / Ball Registration
- Early Registration 8 Aug 2025 – 14 Dec 2025 = $80
- Registration 15 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 = $90
- Late Registration 1 Feb 2026 – 21 Feb 2026 = $100
- Room Registration –Room rates are $112.20 plus tax (REGISTER)
If you decide to make your reservations directly through Hilton.com or the Hilton Honors app, you should use the three-letter group code 91T
- Golf Registration – TBD
27 Feb – 1 Mar, 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
Midlothian, VA
This Year is A Golden Opportunity to INVOLVE YOURSELF
Friday—Sunday
27 FEB – 1 MAR, 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
1021 Koger Center Blvd
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-379-3800
Room Booking Details
Group Code:91T – Room Rate $112.20 + Tax
professional development
esprit de corps
networking
an event designed for virginia, by virginians
Our 2024 Virginia National Guard event was themed IMPROVE24
IMPROVE your relationships with peers.
IMPROVE your professional networks.
IMPROVE your understanding.
IMPROVE your Virginia National Guard.
2025 will expand upon these tenants with INVOLVE25.
The Virginia National Guard and your Associations need you to INVOLVE yourself in 2025:
INVOLVE yourself in Professional Development.
INVOLVE yourself in Military Education.
INVOLVE yourself in Recruiting and Retention.
INVOLVE yourself in your Association’s business meetings.
INVOLVE yourself in committee work.
INVOLVE yourself in recruiting membership.
INVOLVE yourself in legislative work.
INVOLVE yourself in your Association!
In doing so both the Virginia National Guard and our Associations will IMPROVE.
As last year’s event theme suggests, attendees should expect to attend their associations business meetings, network with peers and learn more about the advocacy, leader development, and opportunities needed to extend influence outside the chain of command and IMPROVE with an effective team.
#INVOLVE25
Registration Closes Feb 21, 2026
Individual attendees and Exhibitor / Sponsor’s may register beginning 8 August 2025
2026 Prospectus (Coming Soon)
Sponsors and Vendors can review our 2026 prospectus to see what to expect.
Schedule
Golf Outing @ TBD
Friday, Feb 7, 2026
Exhibition Hall Setup & Conference Registration
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 I 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hall Opening
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 I 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The exhibition hall will be the site of Friday Night’s Event.
Located in the Double Tree
Dinner at Founders Inn
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 I 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This is a buffet dinner served from 6:00 until 7:30. (Separately Ticketed Event $10.00)
Friday Event – TBD
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 I 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Saturday, Feb 8, 2026 I 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Located in the Exhibition Hall, attendees and guests can enjoy a breakfast to start the day. This is included in the conference registration but must be indicated as desired and can also be purchased ala carte for $10.00
Opening Ceremony & Professional Development
Saturday, Feb 8, 2026
08:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Professional Development Session #1
9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
Coffee Break and Exhibition Hall
9:20 a.m. – 10:20 p.m.
Professional Development Session #2
- VNGA CGO/FGO Breakout
- VNGEA Annual Business Meeting
- VNGEAA Annual Business Meeting
10:20 a.m. – 10:40
Coffee Break and Exhibition Hall
10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Professional Development Session #3
- VNGA Annual Business Meeting
- VNGEA Business Session
- Located in the Founders Inn
Lunch with the Exhibitors
Saturday, Feb 8, 2026 I 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Located in the Exhibition Hall, attendees and guests can enjoy a buffet lunch. This is included in the conference registration and can also be purchased a-la-carte for $10.00
Cocktails & Reception
Saturday, Feb 8, 2026 I 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Located at the Founders Inn, attendees and guests can enjoy a decadent menu with unique hand-crafted cocktails from the Founders Inn prior to the Military Ball.
Military Ball
Saturday, Feb 8, 2026 I 7:00 p.m. to UTC
Located within the Founders Inn, attendees and guests enjoy a music-accompanied formal dinner and key note presentation followed by live music, games, dancing and refreshments. Military uniform will be Formal or Semiformal.
VA National Guard Remembrance & Memorial Service
Sunday, Feb 9, 2026 I 8:00 a.m. to UTC
A short memorial service will be held to remember all the members that have passed since the last conference.
event pricing timeframe
Event Attendance
Event Registration is $80.00 until 14 Dec 2025
Registration includes Hospitality access, Friday Event, Breakfast & Lunch Saturday, and the Ball Saturday Night.
Open to everyone are access to the Exhibit floor, PD Sessions, Breakout Events, and Business Meetings.
Friday Golf is a separately ticketed events:
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- Golf registration TBD
Registration Timeframe
EARLY Registration – 8 Aug 2025 – 14 Dec 2025 – $80.00
REGISTRATION – 15 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 – $90.00
LATE Registration – 1 Feb 2026 – 21 Feb 2026 – $100.00
Exhibitors
The Virginia National Guard Conference brings more than 300 professionals, including officers, warrant officers, senior noncommissioned officers, Soldiers and Airmen from all six major subordinate commands within Virginia. Generate leads, meet industry experts and showcase your products at this three-day event.
Sponsors
Make your Virginia National Guard support known at the annual Virginia National Guard Conference. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Please contact executive.director@vngmg.org for additional information.
Future Conferences
’26 Virginia National Guard Conference
27 FEB – 1 MAR 2026
Double Tree Koger Center
Midlothian, VA
’27 Virginia National Guard Conference
23-25 April 2027
Town Center Marriott
Newport News, VA
Post Office Box 37037
Richmond, Virginia 23234-7037
contact@vngmg.org
(804) 223-1332