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SNAME Maritime Convention 2025

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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 (certification to New York State requirements is pending).

 

*Student Gala Dinner Tickets for SNAME Student Members are Complimentary on behalf of our sponsor:

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Bruce S. Rosenblatt & Associates, LLC.

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 

Speakers:  

KEYNOTE: Sang Yi, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration

Dr. Will Cahill, Co-Founder Applied Maritime Sciences, Former Advisor to the White House Council of Economic Advisors, 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: 

Dr. Janne Lostracco, PSPC Director of General Defence Procurement

Dr. Claude Daley, MUN ONEA

Jim Carr, Senior Vice President, Seaspan

Moderator: Morgan Fanberg, CEO and President, Glosten

Moderator: Laurie Balan, COO, Genoa Design 

Panel Session 3: 

Oct 31 

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 

IPDE With PLM Revolutionizing 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 

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

Shawn Balding, Chief Commercial Officer, Canal Marine & Industrial Inc.

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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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at SMC

This premier event provides the opportunity to enhance technical knowledge and build relationships with others in the international maritime and ocean community!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

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Hilton Norfolk

Book Your Hotel Room Today

A block of rooms has been reserved for October 28th, 2025 - November 1st , 2025! Rooms and Rates: 1 King Bed - $189.00 2 Queen Beds - $189.00 *Book by October 3, 2025

DESTINATION NORFOLK, VA

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OCTOBER

Norfolk is a waterfront city in southeastern Virginia. It’s home to Naval Station Norfolk, a massive naval base on the Chesapeake Bay.
 
  • 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.