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  • Registration
  • Sponsorship
  • Exhibits
  • Live Demos
  • Call for Papers
  • Mid-Year Review

MegaRust 2026

June 2–4, 2026

Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

About MegaRust

MegaRust is scheduled for June 2-4, 2026 at the Marriott Mission Valley, San Diego, CA! MegaRust is conducted annually to provide a consolidated focus on Navy corrosion issues. Corrosion is a major factor in the readiness and total ownership cost of naval systems and this conference is intended to provide updated information on programs, policies, standards and Fleet experience related to corrosion and to promote discussion and sharing of information on technologies and strategies for controlling corrosion. The conference provides an impartial forum for dialogue between government and commercial organizations, and providers of coatings and corrosion control products, processes, technologies and solutions. Participants include representatives from military, industry, and government organizations involved with research and development, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of naval systems that are potentially affected by corrosion. The conference covers all segments of the naval services including sea, air, Marine Corps, vehicles, and facilities.

Meeting Information

 

Venue

Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Dr

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 692-3800

Venue Website
 

Hotel Information

Government Rate:

American Society of Naval Engineers - Government June 1-5, 2026

(Government ID will be required at check-in)

Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

End Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • San Diego Marriott Mission Valley for $237 USD per night
  • Complimentary basic WiFi in guestroom

Click here to book your group rate for American Society of Naval Engineers - Government June 1-5, 2026

 
Industry Rate:

American Society of Naval Engineers - Attendees June 1-5, 2026

Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

End Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • San Diego Marriott Mission Valley for $237 USD per night
  • Complimentary basic WiFi in guestroom

Click here to book your group rate for American Society of Naval Engineers - Attendees June 1-5, 2026

THE BLOCK IS CURRENTLY FULL FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 4. IF YOU NEED A ROOM ON JUNE 4 PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON, WE ARE ADDING MORE SLEEPING ROOMS.

InMotion Hosting

Agenda

Follow ASNE for future updates on the MegaRust agenda!

MegaRust 2026

 

Registration

 
Register Early and Save!
 

Full-event Registration Rates:

Early Bird Rates Before 05/01/26

Standard Rates

Onsite Rates

The following registrations are for the full event and include instruction, materials, food, refreshments, exhibit hall, and collaborative events that are considered an integral part of the event unless otherwise noted on the agenda as restricted.
ASNE Members $495 $650 $675
ASNE President's Circle Members Contact ASNE HQ for discounted pricing.
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Regular Member

Price includes $180 annual membership dues

 $675 $830 $855
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Young Professional (Under 30)

Price includes $84 annual membership dues

 $579 $734 $759
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - U.S. Government

Price includes $84 annual membership dues

 $279 $279 $309
Non-Members $685 $840 $865
U.S. Federal Government Employees

Active Duty/Reservist Active Status (O-5 and above) and Gov. Civilians (All GS levels). No Contractors.

 $195 $195 $195
U.S. Active-Duty Junior Officers (O-1 to O-4), Warrant Officers (WO 0-1 to CWO 0-5), and Enlisted (E1 - E9)

Active Duty/Reservist Active Status

(Must include rank & branch on profile)

 $0 $0 $0
Foreign National Members $495 $650 $675
Foreign National Non-Members $685 $840 $865
Authors of accepted papers (ASNE Member)

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

 - $225 $225
Authors of accepted papers (Non-Member)

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

 - $325 $325
Student - Full-time Undergrad $0 $0 $0
Press (Credentialed Only), please email ASNE HQ to register. $0 $0 $0

Exhibit Booth Personnel and Exhibit Hall Only Registration Rates:

Early Bird Rates Before 05/01/26

Standard Rates

Onsite Rates

Access to Exhibit Hall, Live Demos and Welcome Reception Only. Lunch is NOT included. Lunch tickets available for purchase
Exhibit Booth Personnel (Limits Apply)

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 Partners receive an additional 2 registrations per Standard Booth & 4 per Premium Booth.

MegaRust Sponsors receive additional complimentary full-conference registrations, per the applicable sponsorship level.

 $0 $0 (See Pricing Below)
ASNE Member - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $25 $25 $50
US Government Personnel Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $0 $0 $0
Non-ASNE Members - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $95 $150 $195
Lunch Tickets

Lunch tickets are $35/day & $40/Day on site. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before lunch.

 $35/day $35/day $40/day

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

  • Groups of 10-49 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

Sponsorship

Elevate your brand and actively contribute to MegaRust's success by exploring our diverse sponsorship opportunities. We offer unique avenues for you to market and showcase your company to a specialized audience deeply involved in naval corrosion control. By becoming a sponsor, you align your brand with innovation and industry leadership. 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.

 

Purchase Sponsorship Online (Login Required) | Download Sponsorship Application | 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

Presenting Sponsor

Event Registration

$10,000

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

Platinum Sponsor

Welcome Reception Co-Sponsor

$7,500

  • 6 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Welcome Reception (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Reception
  • Complimentary Drink Tickets
  • Option for Marketing Table
  • Featured Signage & Branding Throughout Reception
  • Customizable Tabletop Signage

Platinum Sponsor

Welcome Reception Co-Sponsor

$7,500

  • 6 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Co-sponsor of Welcome Reception (2 sponsors)
  • Verbal Recognition Before Reception
  • Complimentary Drink Tickets
  • Option for Marketing Table
  • Featured Signage & Branding Throughout Reception
  • Customizable Tabletop Signage

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Co-Sponsor - Day 2

$5,000

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & 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

$5,000

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & 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

$5,000

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & 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

$5,000

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Onsite & 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

Live Demos Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Live Demos Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Lanyards

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Bags

$3,750

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Sponsor provided bags featured at registration

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - Day 2

$3,750

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

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - Day 3

$3,750

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

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - Day 2

$2,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - Day 3

$2,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Branded signage displayed by designated break refreshments

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibit Hall & Live Demo Trash Receptacles

Bronze Sponsor

Corrosion Jeopardy Sponsor

$2,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Onsite & Digital Program
  • Presenting Sponsor of Corrosion Jeopardy
  • Trophy displayed at Registration/ASNE booth with Sponsor's Logo
  • Featured Contest Branding
  • Opportunity to Co-present Winner’s Trophy

Copper Sponsor

$1,250

  • 1 Full Event Registration
  • Branding Featured in Online & Onsite Marketing
  • Verbal Recognition from MegaRust Podium

Exhibits

Showcase your organization's latest advancements in naval corrosion control at MegaRust! Be part of a community that includes military, industry, and government representatives engaged in research, development, and operation of naval systems affected by corrosion. Don't miss this prime opportunity to feature your products and services in an environment where knowledge-sharing thrives. For more details on exhibit opportunities, connect with us at Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org or call (703)836-6727 and explore how MegaRust can amplify your organization's impact.

 

Purchase Booth Online (Login Required) | Exhibit Hall Map | Download Exhibitor Application

Booth Type Early Bird11/03/25 – 12/31/25 Regular01/01/26 <
Premium Booth $4,395 $4,795
Standard Booth $3,895 $4,195
Booth Space Dimensions
Booths 1-40: 7' Deep & 10' Wide
Booths 41-50: 6' Deep & 10' Wide

Double end cap booths will be 14' wide. Backdrops must not exceed 14' to avoid obstructing aisles.

Exhibitor Information

  • The exhibit hall is located in the Rio Vista Ballroom of the Marriott Mission Valley.
    • 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, June 2nd
    • Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, June 3rd; Thursday, June 4th
    • Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, June 4th
 

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 15 May.
    • 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.

 

Exhibitor List & Directory

Organization Booth
American Safety Technologies - Amrize #18
Apellix Robotics #43
Automatic Coating Limited #21
Av-DEC #26
BAC Corrosion Control #23
Best-Tec #4
BlastOne International #29-30
Corrosion Technologies #7
DeFelsko Corporation #33-40
Desco Manufacturing #28
Eddyfi Technologies #2
Elcometer Inc #14-15
Epmar Corporation #12
GMA Garnet USA Corporation #27
Hempel (USA) #34
Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corp #1
International Paint (AkzoNobel) #19
Kleen Blast #47
Kymera International #36
L.A.B. Industries, a division of the Louisiana Association for the Blind #35
MineralTech Gulf Coast Abrasives #32
NAMTS: Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy #31
NCP Coatings #09-16
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings #5
Rapid Prep LLC #8
Sherwin-Williams #25
Sponge-Jet Inc. #48
Transhield #20
Trenton Corporation #50
V.O. Baker Company #22
Valkyrie Enterprises #17-24
Vipo US #3
Western Technology, Inc. #10

Live Demos

Our Live Demos event is an opportunity for your company to showcase your products to those who will be in attendance with a live break out session at the Marriott Mission Valley.

This portion of the event is open to all MegaRust exhibitors and sponsors on a first come first reserve basis for only $250. If you are a MegaRust exhibitor or sponsor interested in participating, reach out to Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org to learn more!

Call for Papers

 
Abstract submissions are Open

MegaRust is conducted annually to provide a consolidated focus on Navy corrosion issues. Corrosion is a major factor in the readiness and total ownership cost of naval systems and this conference is intended to provide updated information on programs, policies, standards and Fleet experience related to corrosion and to promote discussion and sharing of information on technologies and strategies for controlling corrosion. The conference provides an impartial forum for dialogue between government and commercial organizations, and providers of coatings and corrosion control products, processes, technologies and solutions. Participants include representatives from military, industry, and government organizations involved with research and development, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of naval systems that are potentially affected by corrosion. The conference covers all segments of the naval services including sea, air, Marine Corps, vehicles, and facilities.

Important Dates

  • Abstracts Due: April 2, 2026
  • Acceptance: April 17, 2026
  • Drafts Due: May 5, 2026
  • Final Papers Due: May 21, 2026
Submit an abstract

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

Questions for the MegaRust Committee Technical Papers Chair? Please email: MegaRust@navalengineers.org

Mid-Year Review:

 

In preparation for the highly-anticipated event, the committee will be hosting the MegaRust Mid-Year Review on January 27, 2026. The MegaRust Mid-Year review will take place virtually on Microsoft Teams January 27 at 13:00-15:00 EST. Plan to log in or dial in to hear the discussions on key corrosion issues concerning the Navy enterprise and generate questions and talking points for potential presenters.

 

Click here to view presentation slides

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 253 579 578 589 3
Passcode: 4d7v2eu9

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