Life Cycle Industry Days is back!

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, in partnership with the Dayton Development Coalition, proudly announces the return of Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) 2026, from July 27-29 at the newly renovated Dayton Convention Center.

This is your prime opportunity to engage directly with Air Force leaders, industry innovators, and fellow Airmen. LCID is where partnerships are forged and the future of the enterprise is shaped. You'll gain exclusive insights from senior leaders and experience the next generation of aerospace technology at our dynamic industry expo.

Register Now!

Make sure to select "LCID Attendee" after clicking the registration box.

Speakers! Panel topics! Agenda information!

Once again in 2026 is a LCID/WDI combined exhibit hall within the Dayton Convention Center. This space will feature exhibits from industry and government and will be the central location for all breaks, meals and networking.

The exhibit hall will be available to attendees of both conferences for the entire week. Book your space and reach two audiences for the price of one!

Exhibit Map

10'x10' Booth Space Cost:

~~Early Bird (April-May) - $2,200.00~~
Regular (May - July) - $2,900.00

10'x10' Booth Space Includes:

Two (2) Exhibitor Staff Badges per booth (conference attendance not included)
20% Discount off one Conference Attendee Pass
Standard 8-foot back drape and 3-foot side drape
Attendee networking food functions in the Exhibit Hall
Dedicated Exhibitor networking sessions
Exhibitor listed on the exhibit map webpage
Exhibitor listed on the exhibit hall signage at event
Exhibit Hall Security
Access to the Conference App with Exhibitors, Agenda and more
Daily DV tours by military leadership and personnel
Exhibitor Service Portal

To purchase booth space, click the registration tab and select "Exhibit Booth & LCID Attendee" or simply "Exhibit Booth."

All exhibitor details can be found here: Exhibit Hall - 2026 Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) & Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI)

Exhibit Hall Hours
*subject to change based on final agenda
Sunday, 26 July
10:00am-6:00pm
Exhibit Setup

Monday, 27 July
8:30am-7:00pm
LCID sessions from 8:30am-5:30pm
LCID Reception in Exhibit Hall 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, 28 July
7:00am-5:00pm
LCID sessions from 8:15am-5:15pm

Wednesday, 29 July
7:00am-7:00pm
LCID sessions 8:30am-4:30pm
WDI sessions 8:00am-5:15pm
WDI Reception in Exhibit Hall 5:15pm-7pm

Thursday, 30 July
7:00am-5:00pm
WDI sessions from 8:00am-4:45pm
(Exhibitor Teardown can begin at 5:00pm)

Friday, 31 July
8:00am-2:00pm
Exhibit Teardown

Exhibit Booths must remain fully set up and staffed Mon-Thurs. Early teardown is not permitted. Exhibitors who do not comply may be ineligible to participate in future events.

If you are new to Air Force acquisition or just want to learn more about the LCID experience, visit our previous event page s.

REGISTER NOW FOR LCID 2026 - SET FOR JULY 27 - 29

Register Now!

Make sure to select "LCID Attendee" after clicking the registration box.

Speakers! Panel topics! Agenda information!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BOOTH DETAILS

To purchase booth space, click the registration tab and select "Exhibit Booth & LCID Attendee" or simply "Exhibit Booth."

BOOTH SPONSOR DETAILS