Join us from 12-13 November 2025 in the City of London for the fourth edition of Wood Mackenzie’s Hydrogen Conference. Topics being explored by Wood Mackenzie’s hydrogen research analysts and industry thought leaders include: Hydrogen’s resilience: Delivering progress in a challenging macro environment China's hydrogen strategy: Setting the pace and implications for the global market Can the development of transport and stora...

Florida's 16 deepwater ports contribute $117 billion annually to the state’s economy and support nearly one million jobs. More than 100 million tons of cargo are moved through the ports each year and they welcome millions of cruise passengers. Yet with this scale and complexity comes immense responsibility – and growing vulnerability.To address this vulnerability, the Global and National Security Institute at the University of Sout...

Please join BENS members and guests for a luncheon discussion on the current state of U.S. shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base. Matt Prochaska, President of BlueForge Alliance Foundation, will examine the major challenges confronting the sector, including aging infrastructure, workforce gaps, and fragile supply chains and what these mean for national security and readiness. He will also share insights into how organizations like Blue...

Illicit shadow fleets are a growing threat to global security. These vessels, operating outside the law, help adversarial nations evade sanctions and finance their operations. Shadow fleets also pose a new risk of hybrid warfare, as seen in recent high-sea sabotage incidents in Europe. Opaque ownership structures and hidden networks make shadow fleets hard to track, but they aren’t invisible. Join Sayari for this masterclass, where we wi...

The United States and Mexico share the longest contiguous land border in the world—serving as both a vital economic corridor and a complex national security challenge. From facilitating billions of dollars in lawful trade to countering the growing threats of human trafficking, drug smuggling, unauthorized crossings, and more; U.S. border operations demand advanced, integrated, and adaptive technologies. As threats evolve and the operatio...

Please join BENS members and guests for a luncheon discussion on the current state of U.S. shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base. Matt Prochaska, President of BlueForge Alliance Foundation, will examine the major challenges confronting the sector, including aging infrastructure, workforce gaps, and fragile supply chains and what these mean for national security and readiness. He will also share insights into how organizations like Blue...

Join a luncheon discussion on the Maritime Industrial Base with The Honorable Richard V. Spencer, former Secretary of the Navy. We will discuss the national security necessity for improved U.S. maritime infrastructure and efforts to fund and develop American competitiveness at sea.

The 2025 Navy Summit is a premier gathering of naval and maritime leaders to address the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Navy. This exclusive event brings together top-tier Navy experts to explore innovative solutions, forge strategic partnerships and shape the future of naval operations. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in technology, policy and strategy as we collectively work to...

The 2025 Maritime IT Summit will take place August 12th through August 14th. Individual Registration is now Open! Our region hosts seven major defense Headquarters Commands and major operating bases supporting more than 100,000 active duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel making it the home of one of the largest collections of military commands in the world and three AFCEA chapters serving them. This diverse milit...

DSI’s Maritime Security Summit will bring together members of the DHS, DoD, State/Local Partners, & Marine Engineering/Technical Solutions Providers to discuss current & future initiatives toward taking a whole-of-government approach to sharing vital information to ensure maritime dominance. This event will also detail the various innovative capabilities, tools, & technologies that are needed to enhance the nation’s coa...