MCON Live 2026 begins Friday, October 23, with three days of programming for veterans, service members, military families and supporters across Las Vegas. The annual gathering runs through Sunday, October 25, with health sessions, a military impact summit, an expo and a Range Day among its headline events.
Organized by MCON, the event is now in its fourth year. The schedule spans several locations, including The Expo at World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas, an AC Hotel in Symphony Park and a range venue in Boulder City. So this is not one convention floor with one entrance. Check the official MCON guide and schedule before picking a destination.
Three days, several venues
Friday’s program includes MCON Health at the AC Hotel Symphony Park, an Army Reserve Private Public Partnership presentation and the MV Creator Awards. MCON Health focuses on issues including brain health, mental health, care and suicide prevention for the military-connected community.
On Saturday, October 24, the Military Impact Summit is scheduled alongside the opening day of the expo floor. The summit brings together organizations working with service members, veterans and military families. The expo is at The Expo at World Market Center, at 435 S. Grand Central Parkway. Its listed public hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday brings another day on the expo floor, listed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus Range Day at ProGun in Boulder City. The schedule also lists events and activities such as a pickleball showdown, a creator zone and MCON Vault, a collectibles hall. Separate programs may have different locations, schedules or entry requirements, so the event’s guide is the place to check before heading out.
What the event is built around
MCON describes itself as a gathering created by veterans to bring the military community together. Its program mixes practical and professional topics with community activities, rather than sticking to a standard trade-show format. Sessions, the expo and weekend events each offer a different way to take part.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs describes the event as a three-day gathering for veterans, service members, military families and supporters. In a VA News overview, the department outlined programming that includes health sessions, a summit, a gaming tournament, a creator zone and Range Day. The event’s schedule may change, so attendees should rely on the latest listing for the day’s details.
What Las Vegas attendees should know
The downtown expo is only one stop on the map. MCON Health is listed at the AC Hotel Symphony Park, and Sunday’s Range Day is outside Las Vegas in Boulder City. That spread matters when planning transportation or deciding which events fit into a single day. Don’t assume a ticket or registration for one program automatically covers every activity.
Registration and access details can vary by program. The VA has reported that eligible veterans, active-duty service members and their families could use a code for complimentary admission. Check the current ticket listing and the event guide for the latest registration terms, availability and any separate sign-ups.
For Las Vegas, MCON adds a military-community gathering to a busy weekend calendar, with events spread from downtown to Boulder City. For attendees, the practical move is simple: confirm the venue and timing for each stop before setting out. The schedule is three days long. The driving plan should be, too.
