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“Technology Transfer – Bringing Global Best Practices to the Maritime Industry"
The 2025 SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC 2025) pre-Convention activities will take place on Wednesday, 29 October and the technical sessions will take place on Thursday and Friday, 30-31 October 2025 at the Hilton the Main in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
This meeting is an exciting opportunity for engineers, naval architects, equipment suppliers, and construction and manufacturing experts from all fields to collaborate and learn how proven new technologies can improve every aspect of the maritime industry. It is also an excellent forum for suppliers to display equipment and discuss modern solutions their company can provide to meet current and future industry requirements. While at the Convention, take time to experience the Norfolk waterfront and its restaurants and shops, or visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum/Nauticus Museum and the USS Wisconsin, BB-64.
The theme for SMC 2025 is Technology Transfer - Bringing Global Best Practices to the Maritime Industry. Potential content includes, but is not limited to, material from around the world on the following topics: design, build, manufacture, operate, sustain, and recycle.
No matter the type of maritime business, geographical location, or professional activity, the SNAME Maritime Convention is your opportunity to interact with colleagues from all over the world and all segments of the industry. We look forward to seeing you in Norfolk this October!
NOTE: Sessions are eligible for PDH Credits.
Dress code for the Awards Reception & Gala is cocktail attire.
*Student Gala Dinner Tickets for SNAME Student Members are Complimentary on behalf of our sponsor:
Thank you to our Premier Media Partner Marine Log!
Keynote - Panel Session 1: Oct 30 8:00 – 10:00 AM Rebuilding America’s Shipbuilding Power: A call to Action
| Panel Session 2: Oct 30 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Navigating the Cold Frontier: The Future of Icebreaker Design & Construction in North America
Sponsored by: VARD Marine |
Speakers: INTRODUCTION: Sang Yi, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration Will Cahill, Co-Founder Applied Maritime Sciences, Former National Security Council Director for Strategic Planning, Princeton University Ted Williams, President, Senesco Marine Brett Hershman, Director, Government Relations and Business Development, General Dynamics NASSCO Eugene van Rynbach, Senior Principal, Herbert Engineering Mark Martecchini, President, Webb Institute | Speakers: Joanne Lostracco, PSPC Director of General Defence Procurement Dr. Claude Daley, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Ocean Naval Architecture Engineering Jim Carr, Senior Vice President, Seaspan David Walker, VP, ABS Global Government Services |
Moderator: Morgan Fanberg, CEO and President, Glosten | Moderator: Laurie Balan, COO, Genoa Design |
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Panel Session 3: Oct 31 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Integrated Digital Environment (IDE)... Transforming Naval Shipbuilding
| Panel Session 4: Oct 31 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Reliability Journey for Technology and Energy Transition
| Panel Session 5: Oct 31 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Nuclear Power for Commercial Vessels: Feasibility, Challenges, and the Path Forward
Sponsored by: BWX Technologies, Inc. |
Speakers: Dr. Jong Gye Shin, Chairman, Committee for Expertise of shipbuilding Specifics, Seoul National University Yeongung Ryu, Senior Vice President, HD Hyundai Samho Jonathan Sherman, P.E., Director of Digital Engineering, HIINNS John Rand Langmead, Technical Fellow, Siemens | Speakers: David Walker, VP, Government Business Development, ABS Brian Klesius, VP Service, Fairbanks Morse Defense Jason Strickland, Founder, Strickly Ships | Speakers: Mikal Boe, Chairman and CEO, CORE Power Bud Darr, President and CEO, CLIA Ben Ackers, Vice President, Glosten Peter Wallace, Principal Engineer, Lloyd’s Register |
Moderator: Nick Guertin, Past Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Acquisition, and Sustainment | Moderator: Suzy Jiang, Technology Americas, Energy Transition American Bureau of Shipping | Moderator: Jonathan Stephens, P.E., Manager, Core Design, BWX Technologies, Inc. |
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DESTINATION NORFOLK, VA
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OCTOBER
- Register/Pay for SMC 2025
- Print the Letter of Invitation in color, your registration payment confirmation and submit both along with your visa application to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
- We suggest that you do not purchase your airline ticket until your visa application has been approved.
If you require a visa to enter the United States, please complete the U.S. State Department Online Non-immigration Visa Application. This online application is used by all U.S. Embassies. Once you complete the online application, a confirmation will be emailed to you outlining further instructions for an appointment. U.S. immigration services recommend that you contact the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your locale to find out what other supporting documents you will need to take with you to your appointment.
The VWP enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained on the Visa Waiver Program website. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor (B) visa.
