FAQs

General Conference Information

TotalForce+ will take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1-3, 2027.

Exhibitor setup and special ticketed events will take place Monday, Feb. 1, and TotalForce+ programming and Exhibit Hall hours will take place Feb. 2-3. 

This conference is designed for members of the uniformed services, civilian leaders and personnel, spouses, veterans, industry experts, VA representatives, congressional and federal agency representatives, and anyone passionate about strengthening the military community.

Exhibitor Setup
Monday, Feb. 1, all booths from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 1, kiosks and cocktail tables from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Badge Pickup
Monday, Feb. 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gaylord National Harbor, TotalForce+ Registration Desk, outside Prince George’s Exhibit Halls D & E

Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration
Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Exhibitor Teardown
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

While there is no strict dress code, we recommend business casual for nonmilitary personnel. For military personnel attending in an official capacity, we recommend operational camouflage pattern and uniform of the day.

Yes! Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for the following groups:

  • Currently serving military and uniformed servicemembers and their spouses, which includes USPHS and NOAA.
  • Federal employees (only the Department of War and the VA).

Free parking is offered only in the garage and lot located off St. George Boulevard — not in the adjacent lots surrounding the Gaylord. To get there, enter National Harbor and continue on National Harbor Boulevard. Turn right onto St. George Boulevard, which leads directly to the bus loop. The garage and connecting lot will be on your left.

We’re using a voucher system managed by Towne Park, the Gaylord’s parking vendor.

Here’s how it works:
  • When you arrive: Take a ticket at the garage’s entry gate and park as usual.
  • Before leaving for the day: Stop by the Towne Park desk (Atrium Level, across from the TotalForce+ Exhibit Hall, near the registration desk) to pick up your parking voucher. Those who are eligible for free parking will have a notation on their conference badge. Please show this to the parking representative. They will give you a voucher to exit the garage.
  • When exiting the garage:
    • First, insert the original entry ticket.
    • Then, scan the barcode on your parking voucher to exit at no charge.

Important: Vouchers must be picked up before going to your vehicle. Parking attendants at the booth cannot validate your badge or issue vouchers outside the garage. The parking voucher desk will be open 30 minutes after the last scheduled event each day.

Please note: Only one voucher is needed per vehicle. If you’re carpooling, only the driver should pick up a voucher.

Self-parking at the Gaylord is available at a discounted rate of $26 per day. To receive the discounted rate, the process is similar to complimentary parking:

Take a ticket when entering the parking garage.
Visit the parking desk near TotalForce+ registration and show your conference badge. You will receive a receipt with a barcode.
When exiting the garage, insert your original entry ticket and then scan the receipt barcode provided by Towne Park to exit paying the discounted rate.

Yes! The TotalForce+ Conference has a dedicated mobile app to enhance your event experience. Through the app, you can:

  • View the full event schedule
  • Explore speaker bios
  • Find your favorite exhibitor and sponsors
  • Receive real-time updates and announcements
The TotalForce+ app will be live prior to the event and available for download in the App Store and on Google Play. When the app is live, check back here for direct download links.
Yes! Our conference app will now help you connect with the right people — attendees, speakers, and exhibitors — based on your interests and goals. With new AI-powered networking, the TotalForce+ app will recommend relevant connections, sessions, and exhibitors based on your preferences so you can make the most of your time on-site. You can also message directly with attendees, schedule meetings, and keep all your connections in one place before, during, and after the event.

Media members should contact registration@totalforceplus.org for information.

Yes. Wi-Fi will be available in the Exhibit Hall. The Wi-Fi name and password will be available once you pick up your registration badge. TotalForce+ and MOAA do not take responsibility for the security of the Wi-Fi connection.

  • Activations on the Exhibit Hall floor: Studio Live, Leadership Library, Human Performance Area, mobile exhibits, and more.
  • General sessions and breakout programming in the Riverview Ballroom area.
  • Networking Pavilion.
  • MilSpouse Lounge.
  • Partner-led sessions.
  • Networking and AI-assisted scheduling in the conference app.

Registration & Costs

Most registration categories attend free of charge.

Complimentary registration is available for:

  • Currently serving uniformed servicemembers.
  • Spouses of currently serving uniformed servicemembers.
  • Department of War (DoW) civilian employees.
  • VA employees.
  • Spouses of DoW and VA employees.
    (Verification for the above categories with a .mil or .gov email is required for complimentary registration; spouses will be verified independently.)
  • MOAA PREMIUM and LIFE members.
    (Please use the email associated with your MOAA membership when registering to ensure your complimentary registration is applied.) 
  • Academy/ROTC cadets/midshipmen.
  • Retired uniformed servicemembers and veterans.
  • Spouses of retired uniformed servicemembers and veterans.
  • Members of Congress.
  • Congressional staff.
  • University students.
Paid Registration:
  • $399 full two-day conference pass for contractors, industry representatives, and members of foreign militaries, embassies, and governments.

Exhibitors and sponsors can find more information here.

No, group discounts are not available.

  • Access to keynote sessions, panel discussions, and breakout workshops.
  • Entry to networking and exhibitor areas.
  • Select complimentary food and beverages throughout the two-day conference.

We strongly encourage pre-registration to secure your spot, but on-site registration may be available on a first-come, first-served basis if the event is not sold out.

  • Cancellations received on or before Dec. 30, 2026, will incur a 25% cancellation charge.
  • No refunds can be made for cancellations received after Dec. 30, 2026, and the full registration and events fees will be payable. 
  • Refunds do not apply to donations nor processing fees, which are nonrefundable.
  • Cancellations must be made in writing to registration@totalforceplus.org

Yes, registrations can be transferred at any time until the badge has been distributed. Please contact registration@totalforceplus.org for assistance.

Tickets to the Roast & Toast event can be reserved during the registration process.

Tickets are extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be maintained, and registrants will be contacted well in advance of the conference to confirm registration. Any available remaining spots will be released 30 minutes prior to the event.

To ensure fair access for all participants, attendees are expected to make every reasonable effort to attend events for which they have registered. If you receive a registration confirmation but are unable to attend, please notify event organizers as soon as possible to allow the spot to be reallocated to another attendee.

Travel & Lodging

Yes! We have secured a special conference room block at the Gaylord National Resort for $396.60 per night. Additional discounted hotel options in National Harbor will be available when registration opens.

MOAA does not cover travel or lodging for attendees, including MOAA chapter and council members, but some outside organizations may offer funding for professional development. We recommend checking with your unit, employer, or professional associations.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 15-minute drive
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 45-minute drive
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 50-minute drive

National Harbor’s convenient location makes it easy to get here from anywhere in the surrounding area. The destination is directly accessible via the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the Capital Beltway (I-495), I-95, and I-295.

Via public transit:

Those who prefer public transit will find it’s incredibly easy to make it here from both Maryland and Virginia. Consider using this trip planner.

Via airport:

National Harbor is close to all three of the area’s major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Take advantage of taxis or rideshare options to reach the hotel.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is a cashless property. The resort primarily accepts credit and debit cards for payments, including at the front desk, for food and beverage, retail purchases, special events, and parking. For guests who only have cash, there are Cash-to-Card kiosks located on the lobby level where you can convert cash into a Mastercard, ranging from $20 to $500. There is no fee to use the machine, and the card can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Speaking & Content Submissions

If you are an expert in one of our four key focus areas — modernizing talent management, optimizing leadership development, advancing quality of life, or amplifying the veteran and retiree experience — you can submit a speaker proposal here. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to accommodate every request.

Yes! We welcome ideas for panels, workshops, and interactive sessions. Send your suggested panel/topic for consideration here. Please note that due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to accommodate every request.

TotalForce+ generally does not offer honorariums or speaker fees. Selected speakers may receive complimentary registration and VIP networking opportunities.

TotalForce+ does not provide travel reimbursement for speakers unless explicitly agreed upon.

Exhibitors & Sponsorships

We offer exhibitor booths for organizations looking to engage with military and veteran communities. Pricing and availability details can be found here.

Yes! We have multiple sponsorship tiers that provide high-visibility branding, speaking opportunities, and exclusive networking access. We also have sponsorship options that support MOAA Charities, including a Roast & Toast of the Army, emceed by actor and comedian Lt. Col. Rob Riggle, USMC (Ret).

We’ll also have several activations on our Exhibit Hall floor (the Human Performance Lab area, Leadership Library, and Studio Live) that provide unique sponsorship opportunities. Click here for additional details.

Exhibiting at TotalForce+ provides direct access to a highly targeted audience of military and government personnel, decision-makers, and influencers. Exhibitors benefit from:

  • Face-to-face engagement with attendees actively seeking solutions, services, and partnerships.
  • Brand visibility throughout the Exhibit Hall and via conference programming.
  • Opportunities to build relationships with government, nonprofit, academic, and industry leaders. 
  • Inclusion in a mission-driven event focused on strengthening the Total Force community.

Exhibitor setup will take place Monday, Feb. 1:

  • For all booths from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • For kiosks and cocktail tables from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Teardown must be completed by Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. Exhibitors are prohibited from beginning teardown earlier than Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. More details will be shared with confirmed exhibitors.

Yes, exhibitors may ship materials in advance. Shipping and storage details will be provided upon booth confirmation.

Exhibitors span a wide range of organizations supporting the Total Force, including:

  • Industry partners and contractors.
  • Technology and workforce-solution providers.
  • Education and training organizations.
  • Nonprofits and professional associations. 
  • Government and intergovernmental entities.

Standard exhibitor packages typically include:

  • Exhibit booth space in the Exhibit Hall.
  • Conference badges.
  • Standard pipe and drape.
  • Company listing on the conference website and mobile app.
  • On-site exhibitor support.
  • Access to scheduled Exhibit Hall networking hours. 
  • Option to bring your own booth kit, work with Freeman to create a custom booth layout, or select one of Freeman’s turnkey booth kit options.
    Enhanced visibility opportunities are also available through sponsorship upgrades.

Event Experience

Our team is working to build solution-focused programming, and our schedule will be released closer to the conference. Rest assured that TotalForce+ will offer a wide range of sessions, including:

  • Main stage Sessions.
  • Breakout Sessions (Continuing the Conversation and Solutions in Practice).
  • TotalForce+ Talks.

Once available, you’ll also be able to view speaker bios and headshots, see what special activities will take place on the Exhibit Hall floor, and find Exhibit Hall hours for each day of the conference.

We recommend checking back regularly, as new sessions and speakers are being added daily! In the meantime, you can review a recap of our inaugural conference here.
Yes! Military spouses are an important part of the TotalForce+ community, and we’ve created several experiences with them in mind. First Command is sponsoring a dedicated Military Spouse Lounge, where content and activities will be tailored specifically to the military spouse audience.

In addition, military spouses are welcome — and encouraged — to take part in all conference programming. From immersive Exhibit Hall activations like the Leadership Library, Studio Live, and the Human Performance Lab, to the brand-new Networking Pavilion, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

For those especially interested in building connections and navigating career opportunities, the Networking Pavilion is a must-see destination for engaging with other spouses and gaining valuable insights on career development and sustainability.

Yes, select sessions will be recorded. All main stage sessions, TotalForce+ Talks, Continuing the Conversation, and Solutions in Practice breakouts will be captured. We’re still finalizing how and when these recordings will be made available to attendees, so stay tuned for more details closer to the event.

We’ve designed the Exhibit Hall with plenty of comfortable spaces for casual meetings, networking, and informal conversations. Attendees can also take advantage of a dedicated area on the Exhibit Hall floor featuring Nooks, specially designed pods that provide a quiet, private space to work or catch up on emails.

For those who need a more formal setting, private meeting spaces are available for booking to accommodate larger groups or business discussions. To learn more about availability and pricing, please contact Brittany Gibbons at brittanyg@moaa.org.

Absolutely! The event includes an Exhibit Hall and a Networking Pavillion with special programming. You also have the opportunity to attend the Hold-My-Commute reception on Tuesday evening.

All attendees can enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the day, as well as lunch in the Exhibit Hall.

Gaylord National Harbor offers several on-property restaurants including Old Hickory, Harbor Social, Potomac District Cafe & Market, Belvedere Lobby Bar, and Lookout 18 Rooftop Lounge. Multiple dining options also are available directly outside the hotel and within walking distance. Refer to National Harbor’s website for additional information.

Each conference attendee should register individually for conference access, including the Roast & Toast with Rob Riggle.

Yes, TotalForce+ is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. All attendees are expected to adhere to the event’s code of conduct, which can be found here.

Please indicate any specific needs during registration or contact registration@totalforceplus.org for assistance.

Yes! The TotalForce+ Conference has a dedicated mobile app to enhance your event experience. Through the app, you can:

  • View the full event schedule
  • Explore speaker bios
  • Find your favorite exhibitor and sponsors
  • Receive real-time updates and announcements
The TotalForce+ app will be live prior to the event and available for download in the App Store and on Google Play. When the app is live, check back here for direct download links.

Yes, the Gaylord provides a nursing mother’s lounge. Attendees will have access to a Mother’s Room that can accommodate three or four people at a time. Please check in at the front desk and a staff member will escort you.

In the event of a medical or safety emergency, please dial 911 immediately. For non-urgent issues or assistance, contact the Gaylord National's Safety Services department number at (301) 965-4500 or extension 333 on any hotel phone for assistance. You can also notify a TotalForce+ volunteer to make them aware of the situation.
Gaylord National maintains a 24/7 on-property security staff that are trained in basic first aid, CPR, and the use of automated external defibrillators. Basic first aid supplies will be available at the registration desk. For serious medical needs, please contact hotel security or dial 911.
Please visit the hotel’s front desk for lost items; they will assist you in contacting the hotel security team, who handles lost items.