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

Registration

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.

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!

Call for Papers

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