General Information
The United States Department of War, Office of Information Operations Policy (OIOP) welcomes you to Phoenix Challenge® 2026, to be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, March 23-25, 2026.
This is an annual conference for leaders and other professionals from within the Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) community, to provide a unique opportunity for experts from across the U.S. combatant commands, military departments, OSD components, industry, academia, government, allies, and partner nations to find common cause and promote the best practices found among the various programs, tools, and capabilities so they may jointly address the successes, gaps, needs, and opportunities for OIE. Further, this event will cover topics important to the Principal Information Operations Advisor to the Secretary of Defense in the oversight of policy, strategy, planning, resource management, operational considerations, personnel, and technology development across all elements of the DoW’s OIE.
The format for the 2026 Phoenix Challenge will include briefings from various government entities, vendors and educational institutions. In addition to the sessions and content provided, displays from vendors will be available for demonstrations, information exchange and networking.
Building on the momentum from Phoenix Challenge® 2025 in London, this year's event will explore "Information Operations: Evolving for Strategic Dominance." We will delve into integrating capabilities, forging alliances, and executing with precision to achieve a decisive advantage in the information domain.
We invite leaders and professionals from government, private industry, and academia across all cognitive and technical information specialties to attend and participate in this unique opportunity for collaboration and advancement.
Pricing
Marketing Services Package Fee:
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$2,995
Standard Exhibit Marketing Package
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Add-on Sponsorships:
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$1,895
General Sponsor
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$2,500
Morning Coffee Exposure Sponsor (Mon) (Sold Out)
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$2,500
Morning Coffee Exposure Sponsor (Tues) (1 available)
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$5,500
Lunch Exposure Sponsorship (Mon) (1 available)
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$5,500
Lunch Exposure Sponsorship (Tues) (2 available)
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$6,000
Badge Sponsor (Exclusive) (Sold Out)
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$6,000
Program Sponsor (Sold Out)
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$6,000
Registration Sponsor (2 available)
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$7,500
Reception Co-Sponsor (3 available)
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Marketing Service Package
The Standard Exhibit Marketing Package includes:
- Pre-event promotional activity by FBC including emails and printed materials to potential attendees
- Increase brand awareness through face-to-face interaction with conference attendees via a tabletop exhibit
- Table with 2 chairs and standard electricity on March 23rd and 24th
- Company description and contact information in the Event Guide
- Two company representatives for exhibit space (does not include session attendance)
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Exhibit Staff Badge Information
Please complete an FBC Badge Form by the due date given below.
Go to Badge Form
BADGE DUE DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2026 by 12:00 PM EDT
Purchase Additional Exhibit Staff
Exhibiting companies may bring 2 on-site representative(s) to staff their exhibit space. No additional reps are permitted for this event.
Directions
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
Public Transportation
To avoid parking fees, we recommend taking the metro. The hotel is directly connected to the Crystal City Metro station.
Walking from the Crystal City Metro Station to the Crystal Gateway Marriott can be done below ground or on street level. The walk is less than ten minutes either way.
From the Crystal City station to the lobby of the Crystal Gateway Marriott below ground
- Take the escalators up to the first level of the station.
- Take the next set of escalators up one more level.
- Immediately turn right at the sign for the VRE trains and walk through the glass doors to Crystal City Shops.
- Follow the signs to the Crystal Gateway Marriott and 12th Street.
- Turn left at the T intersection.
- Follow the signs to the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Walk through the tunnel and enter the hotel main lobby through the glass doors.
From the Crystal Gateway Marriott main lobby to the Crystal City Metro Station
- Walk towards the Hertz rental desk.
- Face the glass doors with the sign that read "Crystal City Shops, Crystal City Marriott, Metro VRE, Access to Crystal City Office Buildings."
- Walk through the glass doors and into the tunnel.
- Turn right at the first hall; follow the signs for 18th Street, Metro, Restrooms, Crystal City Marriott, Crystal City Shops at 2100.
- Walk through the glass doors.
- Make an immediate left, following the sign for the Crystal City Metro Station.
- Take the escalator down to the station.
Use the Metro trip planner at https://www.wmata.com/.
Parking and Equipment
Equipment can be unloaded at the front entrance to the hotel or via the loading dock.
On-Site Parking:
- $20.00 Hourly | $50.00 Daily
- Valet: $55.00 Daily
Alternative Parking:
You can find alternative parking starting at $11/day at https://www.cheapairportparking.org/parking/lot.php - choose Crystal Gateway Marriott
Conference Information
https://www.fbcinc.com/e/phxchall26/
Hotel Information
A limited number of sleep rooms are available at the Crystal Gateway Marriott (conference hotel) - you can book a room using this link:
https://book.passkey.com/e/51076656