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Technology, Systems, and Ships & Combat Systems Symposium (TSSCSS) 2025

November 18–20, 2025

Van Metre Hall, George Mason University, Arlington, VA

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is proud to host the Technology, Systems, and Ships / Combat Systems Symposium (TSSCSS) on November 18–20, 2025 at George Mason University’s Van Metre Hall in Arlington, VA. A full day of Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) courses will be offered on November 17-18 (in-person and virtual).

Technology, Systems, and Ships (TSS)

Theme: “Forged to Fight: Past, Present and Future”

The U.S. Navy’s mission is clear: maintain overwhelming superiority at sea so our sailors in harm’s way are always ready to win. The Technology, Systems, and Ships (TSS) track explores how history and innovation come together to achieve that goal. From the 100-year eras of the battleship and aircraft carrier to the fleet of tomorrow, TSS examines the enduring design, construction, and management principles that keep the Navy ahead of every adversary.

At TSS 2025, we’ll focus on passing lessons to the next generation of ship designers, builders, and engineers—sparking innovation, driving investment and entrepreneurship, and strengthening the nation’s shipbuilding workforce.

Combat Systems Symposium (CSS)

Theme: “Achieving the Lethal Battle Force for Today and Tomorrow”

Anchored in the CNO’s Navy Campaign (CNO 34), the CSS track focuses on the engineering, integration, and sustainment needed to deliver maximum lethality, adaptability, and survivability in contested environments. Topics include artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems, resilient command-and-control networks, hypersonic weapons, quantum-enabled sensing, and advanced manufacturing—as well as the process and sustainment challenges of moving these technologies to the Fleet at speed.

Together, TSSCSS 2025 delivers a joint, integrated program where government, Navy leadership, industry, shipyards, and academia exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate solutions that advance Fleet readiness and warfighting advantage. Attendees will network with decision makers, contribute to technical discussions, and engage with the professionals shaping the Navy’s platforms and systems for today, tomorrow, and the future fight.

Meeting Information

 

Venue

Van Metre Hall, George Mason University

3351 Fairfax Dr.

Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 993-8999

https://masonsquare.gmu.edu/
 

Transportation/Parking

Via Metro: Clarendon or Virginia Square Metro Stations are equidistant from Van Metre Hall ~1-2 blocks away.

Parking: It is recommended individuals put Founders Way North into their GPS device.

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Parking Rates

Visitor parking is available in the Van Metre, Vernon Smith, and Fuse garages. The rates are set at the prevailing rates for all University visitor garages.

  • The first 30 minutes are complimentary. Parking beyond 30 minutes automatically incurs a charge.
  • Payment methods accepted: Visa and MasterCard.

Short term parking rates:

  • 1 hour: $5.00
  • 2 hours: $9.00
  • 3 hours: $12.00
  • 4 hours: $16.00
  • 5 hours: $17.00
  • All Day: $19.00

Hotels

There is no official recommendation or hotel block for this event, however there are numerous options including most major hotel chains within walking/metro distance of the event venue.

 

Agenda

 

Download agenda PDF

 
 

Registration

 
Register Early and Save!

Registration Rates

TSS & CSS Symposia - Nov. 18-20, 2025

 After 10/20/25
ASNE Member $425
ASNE Member 1 Day Rate $195
ASNE Sustaining Member

**Call ASNE HQ for discounted registration
Non-ASNE Members $635
Non-ASNE Members 1 Day Rate $395
Join ASNE & Attend

Includes $180 Annual Membership Dues

 $605
U.S. Federal Government Employees; Active-Duty Personnel and Active-Status Reservists

(O-4 and above) and Gov. Civilians (All GS levels). No Contractors.

 $125
U.S. Federal Government Employees; Active-Duty Personnel and Active-Status Reservists 1 Day Rate

(O-4 and above) and Gov. Civilians (All GS levels). No Contractors.

 $75
Foreign Government Employees; Active-Duty Personnel and Government Civilians

(O-4 and above) and Gov. Civilians (All GS levels). No Contractors.

 $200
Authors of Accepted Papers - ASNE Member

Authors of accepted papers will be notified when registration opens.

 $125
Authors of Accepted Papers - Non-ASNE Member

Authors of accepted papers will be notified when registration opens.

 $175

Complimentary Registrations
Full-Time Undergraduate or K-12 Student (must provide student email address)
U.S. Active-Duty Personnel/Active-Status Reservists**

Junior Officers (O-1 to O-3), Warrant Officers (W-1 to W-5), and Enlisted (E-1 to E-9)
Press and Media (with credentials), please email ASNE HQ to register.

* Join ASNE & Attend rates = applicable ASNE Member Rate + $180 annual membership dues.
** US Government Employee rates are available to all US federal government employees (civilian, Active-Duty Personnel, Active-Status Reservists, etc.). No Contractors. Rate includes all meals and snacks that are available to all attendees.
 

Professional Development: Introductory & Intermediate Combat Systems Engineering Courses (In-Person and Online)

 

The Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) Professional Development Courses extend the learning experience of TSSCSS by offering focused, hands-on instruction in the principles that define modern naval warfare systems. Designed for engineers, program managers, and professionals supporting acquisition and fleet readiness, these courses connect classroom concepts to real-world challenges—building the technical understanding and analytical skills needed to deliver capability from design to deployment. Together, they complement the TSSCSS mission of uniting people, technology, and readiness to advance the future of naval engineering.

Intermediate Combat Systems Engineering (CSE) — In-Person & Virtual

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025  •  Van Metre Hall, Arlington, VA

The Intermediate Combat Systems Engineering course builds on the DoD systems engineering framework and uses history, heritage, and current events to advance student understanding. It focuses on intermediate combat-systems and fire-control principles—from top-level requirements to allocation, design, and specification—linking architecture choices to performance and risk in real Fleet contexts.

Participants will apply concepts through independent exercises and group discussion, strengthening analytical judgment for engineering complex systems to meet evolving threat requirements.

Key Topics

  • Intermediate fire-control and air-defense design principles
  • Requirements allocation, architecture, and integration patterns
  • Space-based interceptor considerations
  • Analytical methods for trade space and system performance
  • Team exercises mirroring Fleet/acquisition challenges
 

Course Level: Intermediate — prior knowledge or completion of the Intro to CSE course recommended.

Note: The Intro to CSE course has been canceled for this event.

Instructor

Rear Admiral Tom Druggan, USN (Ret.)

Rear Admiral Tom Druggan, USN (Ret.) — Former Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), where he led more than 17,000 scientists, engineers, and technicians across eight divisions supporting the Navy’s surface fleet. His career includes command at sea aboard USS O’KANE (DDG 77), AEGIS Combat Systems (PEO IWS), and senior advisory roles to the Chief and Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

As CEO of Strategic Insight, Ltd., he focuses on strategic planning, defense acquisition, and engineering support. A frequent speaker at AFCEA WEST, CSIS, AIAA, NDIA, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and more, he is recognized for expertise in missile defense, IAMD, and digital engineering.

 

Registration Rates

If you are registered for TSSCSS on a complimentary pass, please use Standard Enrollment pricing.

Standard Enrollment

Category Intermediate
ASNE Members $195
Federal Government Personnel
(U.S. & Five Eyes; Civilians, Active Duty, Reservists — no contractors)		 $95
Non-ASNE Members $495
ASNE Sustaining Members

Discounted pricing based on level — call ASNE HQ at (703) 836-6727.

Paid TSSCSS Attendees

Category Intermediate
ASNE Members $125
Federal Government Personnel
(U.S. & Five Eyes; Civilians, Active Duty, Reservists — no contractors)		 $95
Non-ASNE Members $295
ASNE Sustaining Members

Discounted pricing based on level — call ASNE HQ at (703) 836-6727.

“Paid” means a purchased TSSCSS registration (not complimentary).

Register for Courses
 

Already registered for TSS-CSS? Enroll in this course in the Membership Dashboard under “My Event Registrations.” Your registration can then be updated to include this course. Issues adding this course? Contact ASNE at (703) 836-6727 for further assistance.

Exhibits & Sponsorships

 

Showcase your leadership at TSSCSS 2025! Sponsorship puts your brand in front of the Navy, government, and industry professionals driving the future of ships and combat systems—where priorities, programs, and technology come together.

Interested in exhibiting? Put your solutions at the heart of the discussion. Exhibits are positioned alongside symposium activities in the multipurpose space and surrounding areas, giving your team consistent visibility with attendees between sessions and throughout the day.

Connect with us today at Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org or call (703) 836-6727 to secure your sponsorship or exhibit space. TSSCSS is where engineers, program teams, and decision-makers look for capabilities they can deploy now and next—don’t miss out!

 

Download Exhibit & Sponsorship Application

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

TSSCSS Presenting Sponsor

$12,500

  • 8 Full Event Registrations
  • Includes Premium Exhibit Space
  • Full Page Ad in Digital Program (Inside Front Cover)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Includes Presenting Sponsor Intro/Speaking Opportunity
  • Opportunity for Registration Area Branding

Gold Sponsor

TSS Lunch - Day 1

Gold Sponsor

CSS Lunch - Day 1

Gold Sponsor

CSS Lunch - Day 2

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Lanyards

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - TSS Day 1

$5,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - TSS Day 1

$5,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - CSS Day 1

Silver Sponsor

Afternoon Snacks & Refreshments - CSS Day 1

$5,500

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

Silver Sponsor

Morning Snacks & Refreshments - CSS Day 2

$5,500

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

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

$3,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Includes Online & Onsite Marketing and Recognition
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Bronze Sponsor

$3,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Includes Online & Onsite Marketing and Recognition
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Bronze Sponsor

$3,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Digital Program
  • Includes Online & Onsite Marketing and Recognition
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Copper Sponsor

Copper Sponsor

$1,250

  • 1 Full Event Registration
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Call for Papers

 
Abstract submissions are now open!

ASNE is seeking papers for inclusion in the technical program of the 2025 Technology, Systems, and Ships (TSS) conference on 17-18 November. Authors will have the opportunity to then present their papers at the symposium. Technical papers for TSS are solicited across the broad range of technical challenges and opportunities applicable to technology, systems, and ships.

 

The following topics are particularly encouraged:

  • Technology Integration
  • Systems Engineering
  • Digital Engineering Ecosystems
  • Model-Based System Engineering
  • Advanced Technologies for Shipbuilding, Maintenance, or Fleet Readiness
  • Sustainment and Modernization
 

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
  • One page, 300 word maximum written description in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. 1-2 key figures are recommended to be included as part of the abstract.
  • 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.
Abstracts Due: October 24, 2025

Important Dates

  • Abstracts Due: October 24, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: October 31, 2025
  • Paper & Presentation Submission November 12, 2025 (Access Copyright Form)
  • Symposium Dates: November 17-18, 2025

Papers are encouraged to be 4-6 pages in length but longer papers will be considered. Papers must have technical merit for the naval ship community and not be used primarily as a means of advertisement or promotion of a commercial venture. Accepted papers will be published as part of the TSS 2025 proceedings.

Additionally, authors of papers that have been accepted or published in ASNE’s Naval Engineers Journal (NEJ) in the past 2 years are invited to present without having to submit a separate paper. In this case, please submit the abstract of that paper and the publication details.

 
Submit an Abstract
 

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

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