This exciting event will bring together 45+ universities and 55+ student-built boats from across the country as collegiate teams showcase innovation, engineering talent, and the future of maritime design.

We are also pleased to feature Mr. Ed Hulick (SES), Site Director, NSWC Carderock Norfolk / Combatant Craft Division, as our ASNE Tidewater speaker.

Event Highlights:

• Networking with industry, academia, and workforce partners
• Opportunity to connect with the next generation of maritime talent
• A front-row look at student innovation and competition at EP26
• Free to attend

Please feel free to invite your industry friends and colleagues to join us for this special reception.

We hope you will join us for an evening celebrating innovation, workforce development, and the future of the maritime industry.

When:  15 April 2026  

• Time:   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
  Location: 333 Waterside Drive , Norfolk, VA  23510
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RSVP / Event Details:
https://asne-tw.org/event-6313243