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Event recap · AUSA 2026

Sunday Salon & Happy Hour

Washington, DC · October 11, 2026. Explore the program, speaker graphics and event resources, with a link to photography by Speaking from the Lens.

Recent event · AUSA 2026

Sunday Salon & Happy Hour

Washington, DC

RedThread X, the Leading 2 Win Foundation, the AUSA Texas Capital Area Chapter, and military-connected community partners came together for conversation and connection, concurrent with AUSA 2026.

The day brought military leaders, industry executives, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and innovators together around the people, technologies, and ideas shaping national security.

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Photography by Speaking from the Lens.

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IVMF and Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni event with Derren Burrell, Lauren Postler, and Abifarin Scott. October 11 at 10:00 a.m., Eaton Hotel DC.

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Affiliations are shown as of each person’s participation and are for identification only. Participation does not imply endorsement by any employer, government agency, or military service.

Daytime Sunday Salon

Eaton DC

1201 K St NW, Washington, DC

Fireside chats, expert panels, facilitated Q&A, and intentional networking on leadership, emerging technology, and national security.

Evening Happy Hour

STATION DC

1323 4th St NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC

Drinks, conversation, new connections, and Innovation Lightning Pitches from emerging companies building what’s next.

AUSA 2026 Sunday Salon flyer, Sunday, October 11, 2026, Washington, DCAUSA 2026 Sunday Salon program listing the day’s speakers and scheduleAUSA 2026 evening Happy Hour flyer at STATION DC, October 11, 2026

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