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  • Sponsorship
  • Exhibits
  • Call for Papers

Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) 2026

July 14–16, 2026

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, Portsmouth, VA

The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical information on small boats and craft between government agencies and the maritime community. Information on new technologies and product innovations—as well as updates on Army and Navy service craft, Coast Guard and Navy patrol boats, Marine Corps expeditionary craft, Naval Special Warfare craft, and homeland security and public safety vessels operated by federal, state, and local agencies—is highlighted through chaired technical presentations, agency and industry displays, and in-water demonstrations.

Since its founding in 1998, MACC has served as a primary venue for sharing knowledge and lessons learned among the organizations that develop, acquire, or operate small boats and craft. Attendees include representatives from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and state and local agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and rescue departments that operate on the nation’s waterways. Conference sessions have explored topics including requirements generation, boat and craft design, acquisition processes, maintenance and repair practices, logistics and training, and technology development and integration. This ongoing exchange promotes collaboration, efficient use of resources, and best-value capabilities for all end-user communities operating small boats and craft in support of national and maritime security.

Meeting Information

 

Venue

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

425 Water St

Portsmouth, VA 23704

(757) 673-3000

Venue Website >
 

Agenda

 

Follow ASNE for future updates on the MACC agenda!

Registration

   

Full-event Registration Rates:

Early Bird Thru 5/31/26

6/41/26 - 7/13/26

Late 07/14/26 - 07/16/26

The following registrations are for the full event and include instructions, materials, food, refreshments, exhibit hall, live demos, and collaborative events that are considered an integral part of the event unless otherwise noted on the agenda as restricted.

ASNE Members $350 $450 $450
Join ASNE & Attend MACC - Regular Member

Includes $180 annual membership dues

$446 $630 $630
Join ASNE & Attend MACC - Young Professional (Under 30)

Includes $84 annual membership dues

$410 $534 $534
Join ASNE & Attend MACC - International Member (Non-USA/Canada)

Includes $225 annual membership dues

- $675 $675
Non-ASNE Members $475 $575 $575
ASNE Sustaining Members

(Sustaining Contribution must have been made after 07/15/2024)

$350 $350 $350
U.S. Federal, State and Local Government Employees. No Contractors
U.S. State and Local Employees $75 $75 $75
U.S. Federal Employees (Civilian, Active Duty and Reservist Active Status)

Grades: O-4 to O-10 and GS-12 to SES

$75 $75 $75
U.S. Federal Employees (Civilian, Active Duty and Reservist Active Status)

Grades: E-1 to E-9, WO-1 to CWO-5, O-1 to O-3 and GS-1 to GS-11

$0 $0 $0
 
Authors of accepted papers - Must be registered to present.

Please email your acceptance email to asnehq@navanengineers.org Staff will register you and send an invoice which must be paid prior to the event. Notes: Only individuals listed on the original submission may be registered as authors. All individuals registered at the author rate must be “onstage” presenters. Individuals not presenting should register at the appropriate rate.

(All paper presenters must be registered.)

$100 $100 $100
Student - Full-time Undergrad $0 $0 $0
Press (Credentialed Only), please email ASNE HQ to register. $0 $0 $0

Exhibit Hall Only Registration Rates:

Early Bird Thru 5/31/26

6/1/24 - 7/13/26

Late 7/14/26 - 7/16/26

The following Registrations are for Exhibit Hall hall-only visitors and Exhibit Booth Personnel. Registration includes exhibit hall access, live demos, and networking reception. No access to symposium professional sessions.

Exhibit Booth Personnel

Individuals from exhibiting companies who are working in an exhibit booth. You must be registered before the event

(Limit to 2 registrations per Standard Booth & 4 per Premium Booth). ASNE Corporate Supporters receive an additional 2 registrations per Standard Booth & 4 per Premium Booth. MACC Sponsors receive additional full MACC venue access registrations.

$0 $0 (See Pricing Below)
ASNE Member - Exhibit Hall & Live Demos Only $25 $50 $50
Non-ASNE Members - Exhibit Hall & Live Demos Only $50 $75 $75
In-Water Demo Boat Operators $0 $0 $0

Discounts available for large groups. (Restrictions apply – see below for details*)

  • Groups of 25-49 paid attendees: 10% discount
  • Groups of 50-99 paid attendees: 20% discount
  • Groups of 100-200 paid attendees: 25% discount
  • Groups of 200+ paid attendees: 33% discount

*Restrictions: Discount does not apply to membership and cannot be combined with other offers. All individuals must be registered for the same event at the applicable price point and on one invoice. $0 registrations are excluded from the group count for discount purposes. For more information, and to get your group registered, please call 703-836-6727 or email ASNEHQ@navalengineers.org

The American Society of Naval Engineers does not rent, sell, or provide ASNE symposia or event attendee lists to potential exhibitor/sponsor, or any third part organizations. In addition, if you are contacted by a person or organization stating they have information with respect to ASNE attendance lists - please report the name/organization to the ASNE Executive Director at executivedir@navalengineers.org - as ASNE will report this SCAM to appropriate government entities.

Sponsorship

 

Position your organization at the heart of the small craft community! Sponsorship at MACC 2026 amplifies your visibility across government, industry, and operational agencies driving maritime innovation. From technical sessions and networking events to live demonstrations on the water, sponsors enjoy high-impact exposure and meaningful engagement with professionals advancing the next generation of small craft.

To explore sponsorship opportunities, contact Sponsorships@NavalEngineers.org or call (703) 836-6727. Join us in Portsmouth and help shape the conversations that keep our nation’s small-craft fleet mission-ready.

 
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

MACC Presenting Sponsor

$10,000

  • 8 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program (Inside Front Cover)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Includes Presenting Sponsor Intro/Speaking Opportunity
  • Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor of MACC
  • Opportunity for Registration Area Branding
    • Check-In Screen Showcase
    • Customized Back of Badge
    • Customized Hotel Key Cards for MACC Attendee Block

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 2

$6,000

  • 5 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Lunch
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 2

$6,000

  • 5 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Lunch
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 3

$6,000

  • 5 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Lunch
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 3

$6,000

  • 5 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Day 2 Lunch (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Lunch
  • Branded signage by food & beverage
  • Logo on tabletop signage

Silver Sponsor

Event Lanyards

$4,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - Day 2

$4,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - Day 2

$4,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - Day 3

$4,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - Day 3

$4,500

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

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Logo featured in digital program, on-site signage, and event webpage with link to organization
  • Verbal recognition from podium and featured in online & onsite marketing

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Logo featured in digital program, on-site signage, and event webpage with link to organization
  • Verbal recognition from podium and featured in online & onsite marketing

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Logo featured in digital program, on-site signage, and event webpage with link to organization
  • Verbal recognition from podium and featured in online & onsite marketing

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Logo featured in digital program, on-site signage, and event webpage with link to organization
  • Verbal recognition from podium and featured in online & onsite marketing

Copper Sponsor

$1,500

  • 1 Full Event Registration
  • Logo featured in digital program, on-site signage, and event webpage with link to organization
  • Verbal recognition from podium and featured in online & onsite marketing

Exhibits

 

Showcase your capabilities at MACC 2026! Demonstrate your latest vessels, systems, and services to the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and the federal, state, and local organizations that design, acquire, and operate small boats and craft for defense, security, and public safety missions. From the exhibit hall to the in-water demonstrations, MACC offers unparalleled access to decision-makers and operators shaping the future of maritime capability.

Submit your application to Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org or call (703) 836-6727 to secure your space. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect where innovation meets the waterfront!

Presale booths are now open to MACC 2024 exhibitors!
View the Exhibit Hall Map


Booth Type Presale11/03/25 – 01/09/26 Early Bird01/10/26 – 03/13/26 Regular03/14/26 <
Premium Booth $4,395 $4,695 $4,995
Standard Booth $3,895 $4,195 $4,495
Demo Type Presale11/03/25 – 01/09/26 Early Bird01/10/26 – 03/13/26 Regular03/14/26 <
In-Water Demo* $4,695 $4,895 $5,195
Static Display (>20') $4,395 $4,695 $4,995
Static Display (<20') $3,595 $3,795 $3,995

*Get 10% off your 2nd in-water demo!

Exhibitor Information

  • The exhibit hall is located in the Portsmouth Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel.
    • IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION:
      • The freight elevator at the hotel can handle up to 4500lbs and will be 8'L x 4'W x 8'H.
      • The loading dock door is ~71” wide and there is a freight height limit of 7’6” for inside the hotel.
    • Each booth will come with a 6' white skirted table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, and ID sign.
    • The exhibit hall will have standard ballroom carpet.
    • Please see exhibitor kit (coming soon) for shipping & handling, rentals, power, and A/V.
  • Exhibit Dates and Times
    • Exhibitor Move-In: Tuesday, July 14th
    • Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, July 15th; Thursday, July 16th
    • Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, July 16th
 

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 26 June.
    • Premium Booths: 2 Full complimentary badges & 4 complimentary booth personnel badges
    • Standard Booths: 1 Full complimentary badge & 2 complimentary booth personnel badges
    • In-Water Demos: 2 Full complimentary badge & 4 complimentary booth personnel/boat operator badges
    • Static Displays: 1 Full complimentary badge & 2 complimentary booth personnel badges
    • All booth personnel/boat operator 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, boat operators, 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!

The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical information on small boats and craft conducted between Government agencies, Universities, Corporations (large and small) and the entire maritime community. Technical presentations at MACC are invited based upon abstract submission. Full papers are welcome, but not required, for those selected to present based on abstract.

 

Abstract Submission Details

Abstract submissions should include the following:

  • Proposed Title
  • Author(s)’ name(s) and organization(s)/affiliation(s)
  • Primary Point of Contact, phone number, and e-mail address
  • Preferred Technical Track
  • One page, 300 word maximum written description in sufficient detail to permit evaluation.
  • Abstracts should be submitted in MS Word or PDF 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 MACC Committee Technical Papers Chair? Please email: MACC@navalengineers.org