38th Surface Navy National Symposium

Surface Warfare: Combat Ready Warfighters for 250 Years

Join experts and decision makers in the military, industry, and congress. Leadership will discuss how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security in an era of great power competition. With 90+ exhibitors, 4,000+ attendees, this is one of the most influential professional development and networking opportunities in the defense community.

Focusing on honing the skills, strategies, and technologies that shape the future of surface warfare, this event brings together leaders, innovators, and warriors from across the maritime domain to collaborate, learn, and prepare for upcoming challenges. Emphasizing readiness, operational excellence, and continual improvement, it is dedicated to "sharpening the sword" to ensure our surface forces maintain superiority on the seas.