“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. 

Panel presentations include:

1. Keynote: Rebuilding America's Shipbuilding Power: A Call to Action (Moderated by Morgan Fanberg (Glosten))
2. Navigating the Cold Frontier: The Future of Icebreaker Design and Construction in North America (Moderated by Laurie Balan (Genoa))
3. Integrated Product Development Environment (IPDE) with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Revolutionizing Naval Shipbuilding (Moderated by Tim Nichols (Ubiquitech))
4. Reliability Journey for Technology and Energy Transition (Moderated by Suzy Jiang (ABS)
5. Maneuvering Prediction in Early Stage Design - An Open Forum (Moderated by Adrian Onas (Webb Institute)
6. Nuclear Power for Commercial Vessels: Feasibility, Challenges, and the Path Forward (Moderated by a Senior Naval Architect from Glosten)

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.

SMC 2025 is THE gathering for engineers, naval architects, equipment suppliers, and experts in maritime design, construction and operations. This premier event provides the opportunity to enhance technical knowledge and build relationships with others in the international maritime and ocean community! 

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Exhibiting at the SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC) 2025 is your premier opportunity to solidify your market presence, elevate your brand, and showcase your comprehensive portfolio of products and services to a concentrated audience of key specifiers, influencers, and decision-makers. This distinct event offers the best return on investment to amplify your sales and marketing strategies. Elevate your brand and make a significant impact at SMC 2025 – an event you can’t afford to miss! 

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