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Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium (FMMS) 2026

September 22–24, 2026

Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is excited to return to the East Coast and the Virginia Beach Convention Center for the 2026 Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS).

The symposium will take place September 22–24, 2026. In addition to the professional Keynotes, Panels, Technical Paper presentations, and Innovation Theater discussions, FMMS will have maritime industry exhibitors in the Virginia Beach Convention Center Exhibit Hall, with superb government-industry networking opportunities!

The Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium also has partnership events — including the Industry/Navy Discussion Panel (INDP), the Port Engineers Symposium, and National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Panel Meetings.

ASNE's FMMS allows for an open forum of communications and exchange of technical information on ship maintenance and modernization between the Maritime Services, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, industry, academia, deck plate users, think tanks, Labs, FFRDCs, and [hopefully] you.

This forum seeks to engage everyone who has a stake in building, repairing, sailing, innovating, updating, training, fighting, and winning on or from the sea on a U.S. or allied military vessel. We are stronger when people with different backgrounds, education, jobs, trades, and experience discuss issues and solutions facing the fleet.

What are some of the intersections of communications from the Maritime Services, industry, and academia of this forum?

  • Learn what new technology can do and how best to integrate into a ship's systems
  • Work with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure that engineering considerations are built into all phases and lifecycle process
  • Share effective repair strategies based on collective data and deck plate experience to help eliminate the cost and time of rework
  • Understand what ship designs and systems can be modernized with durable and proven technology
  • Train others and share historical knowledge that can be collected for the next generation
  • Leverage partnerships between small and large businesses to facilitate technology transition to the fleet

The FMMS 2026 agenda includes senior military keynotes, industry speakers, informative panels, Innovation Theater speakers, technical paper presentations, and professional development courses, providing a unique opportunity to interact with senior military and civil service decision makers, ship and craft operators and maintainers, repair and maintenance personnel, designers, builders, planners, engineers, program managers, life cycle engineers, equipment suppliers and other technical experts.

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium is an annual event, alternating between Hampton Roads and San Diego, bringing together the entire naval ship maintenance, modernization and ship repair community for a superb collaborative event.

Meeting Information

 

Venue

Virginia Beach Convention Center

1000 19th St

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 385-2000

Venue Website
 

Agenda

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Innovation Theater - Sponsored by

 

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Registration

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Sponsorship

Position your organization at the forefront of innovation and industry influence by becoming a sponsor of FMMS. Our sponsorship opportunities offer a distinct platform for you to market and spotlight your brand to a specialized audience deeply engaged in advancing naval maintenance and modernization. As a sponsor, you're not just supporting an event; you're aligning your brand with leadership and cutting-edge solutions. Connect with us today at Sponsorships@NavalEngineers.org or call (703)836-6727 to explore the best sponsorship opportunity for your organization or to submit your application. Join us in shaping the future of naval maintenance and modernization!

 

Purchase Sponsorship Online (Coming Soon) | Download Sponsorship Application (Coming Soon) | Exhibit Hall Map

Sponsor organization logo usage includes appropriate marketing and printed materials, interior of onsite program, sponsored function signage, various event signage, digital walk-in slides, event webpage with link to organization website
 

Diamond Sponsor

Innovation Theater

$12,500

  • 6 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program (Inside Front/Back Cover or Featured)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Presenting Sponsor of Innovation Theater

Diamond Sponsor

Event Registration

$12,500

  • 6 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program (Inside Front/Back Cover or Featured)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Ability to customize back of badge
  • Featured branding in registration area
  • Showcased on check-in screen

Diamond Sponsor

Event Wi-Fi

$12,500

  • 6 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program (Inside Front/Back Cover or Featured)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Customizable FMMS Wi-Fi password & login splash page
  • Branded signage and/or flyer with Wifi info

Platinum Sponsor

Exhibit Hall Networking Lounge

$10,000

  • 5 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program
  • Organization Video Ad< (90 seconds)
  • Ability to brand and customize central exhibit hall & refreshment area

Gold Sponsor

Symposium Lanyards

$7,500

    • 4 Full Event Registrations
    • Full Page Ad in Program
    • Sponsor provided lanyards featured at registration

Gold Sponsor

Symposium Bags

$7,500

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program
  • Sponsor provided bags featured at registration

Gold Sponsor

Charging Stations Sponsor

$7,500

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program
  • Exclusive branding on 2–3 customizable charging stations in high-traffic areas

Silver Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 2

$6,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Silver Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 2

$6,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Silver Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 3

$6,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 3 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Silver Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 3

$6,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 3 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Bronze Sponsor

FMMS Proceedings

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Presenting Sponsor of FMMS Proceedings (Distributed following event & permanently hosted on ASNE website)
  • Ad featured in FMMS 2026 Proceedings

Bronze Sponsor

Technical Presentation Session Breakout Room 1

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on room related signage
  • Opportunity to feature signage/drop promotional materials/literature in breakout room

Bronze Sponsor

Technical Presentation Session Breakout Room 2

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on room related signage
  • Opportunity to feature signage/drop promotional materials/literature in breakout room

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibit Hall Trash Receptacles

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Featured branding on receptacles throughout the exhibit hall & high-traffic areas

Bronze Sponsor

Morning Refreshments - Day 2

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Refreshments - Day 2

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Bronze Sponsor

Morning Refreshments - Day 3

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Refreshments - Day 3

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Copper Sponsor

$2,000

  • 1 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Copper Sponsor

$2,000

  • 1 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Exhibits

Step into the spotlight at FMMS to showcase your latest cutting-edge innovations and services. Engage with key stakeholders, forge and cultivate valuable connections, and bolster your brand prominence in the maritime realm. For more details on exhibit opportunities, connect with us at Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org or call (703)836-6727. Don't miss this chance to shape the future of maritime innovation!

 

Purchase Booth Online (Coming Soon) | Exhibit Hall Map | Download Exhibitor Application (Coming Soon)

Booth Type Early Bird11/15/25 – 01/31/26 Regular02/01/26 <
Premium Booth $4,395 $4,795
Standard Booth $3,895 $4,195

Exhibitor Information

  • The exhibit hall is located in Hall A/B of the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
    • Each booth will come with a 6' white skirted table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, and ID sign.
    • The exhibit hall is not carpeted and power is not included.
    • Please see exhibitor kit (coming soon) for shipping & handling, rentals (carpet), power, and A/V.
    • Unless hand carried, the VBCC requires all booth set up moving in comes through the loading dock area in the back of the hall (During this time, per Virginia law, air conditioning will be off while the loading dock doors are open so please plan accordingly).
  • Exhibit Dates and Times
    • Exhibitor Move-In: Tuesday, September 22nd
    • Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, September 23rd; Thursday, September 24th
    • Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, September 24th
 

Exhibitor Badges

  • Each exhibitor will receive 1 or 2 full complimentary registrations based on their booth type(s) to attend technical sessions, speakers, and panels. Badge information for these attendees should be submitted to Exhibits@navalengineers.org no later than COB 28 August.
    • Premium Booths: 2 Full complimentary badges & 4 complimentary booth personnel badges
    • Standard Booths: 1 Full complimentary badge & 2 complimentary booth personnel badges
    • All booth personnel badges must be registered by the exhibitor through the event registration tab. Any additional booth personnel exceeding the number of complimentary registrations included with the booth are subject to the Exhibit Hall Visitor rates. Meal tickets are not included for booth personnel or exhibit hall only badges, but can be purchased online when registration becomes available.
 

Lead Retrieval

ASNE is partnered with Expopass, our provider for event lead retrieval. Each booth point of contact will receive an invitation from Expopass to set up lead retrieval, or exhibitors can follow this simple step-by-step guide to create an account for the event. The event code will be updated and provided to exhibitors. Please see the below guides for assistance with set up and use of the lead retrieval app. ASNE does not release attendee lists for any event.


Call for Papers

 
Abstract submissions are opening soon!

ASNE's FMMS allows for an open forum of communications and exchange of technical information on ship maintenance and modernization between the Maritime Services, Fleet Forces Command, NAVSEA, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, industry, academia, deck plate users, and you.

 

Suggested Topic Areas:

  • Effective maintenance availability planning and execution to meet on-time commitments
  • Planning and provisioning to support the integration of life cycle maintenance
  • Long term solutions for logistic planning and procurement tied into life cycle maintenance
  • Maintenance infrastructure support for future ship classes
  • Innovative maintenance practices for integration into shipyard availabilities
  • Innovations in maintenance training for sailors
  • Contracting strategies that yield improved readiness
  • Modernizing for Energy Reduction
  • Novel approaches to continuous maintenance of deployed assets
  • Modifying equipment inspection and maintenance requirements to support the operational cycle
  • Predicting cost implications of increased operational cycles
  • Employing Model Based System Engineering and Architecture to support Modernization and Sustainment
  • Innovative methodologies for developing the network, infrastructure, data architecture, tools, and analytics to support the future operational environment
  • Tools and methodologies to accelerate the delivery of innovative concepts and capabilities to the fleet
  • Applying AI to analyze maintenance processes, schedules, and/or technical solutions

Abstract Submission Details

Abstract submissions should include the following:

  • Proposed Title
  • Author(s)’ name(s) and organization(s)
  • Primary Point of Contact, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address
  • One page, 250 word maximum abstracts should be submitted in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.
  • All papers must be cleared for public release, may not be of a marketing nature, and must not contain any classified or otherwise controlled information.

For additional information and details on paper submission, see the ASNE Technical Papers Guidelines.

Questions for the FMMS Committee Technical Papers Chair? Please email: papers_fmms2026@yahoo.com