The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) is excited to return to the West Coast and the San Diego Convention Center for the 2023 Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium (FMMS). The FMMS three-day agenda includes senior military keynotes, industry speakers, informative panels, innovation theater speakers, technical paper presentations, and a professional development course. The Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium also has partnership events - including the Industry/Navy Discussion Panel (INDP), the Port Engineers Symposium, and the Small Business Roundtable. The symposium will take place September 6-8. Best of all, exhibitors and attendees will have a great Exhibit Hall with multiple networking opportunities!

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 and modernization community like no other forum. 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.

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 US 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 fleet, 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

FMMS 2023 will include prominent guest speakers, panelists and paper presentations from the Navy, Coast Guard, industry and academia; 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 does not rent, sell, or provide ASNE symposia or event attendee lists to a third party. 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.

FMMS 2023

Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium

San Diego Convention Center

September 6-8, 2023

Confirmed Presentations

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Meeting Information

FMMS 2023 Venue

San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Helpful Attendee Information

Click this link for information on getting around, directions and parking, things to do in San Diego!

Hotel Information

We do not have a block of rooms reserved at any specific hotel. There are many hotels close to the San Diego Convention Center that offer Government Per Diem rooms and reasonable Industry Rate rooms.

Uniform/Attire

Attendees: Business Attire/Uniform of the Day
Presenters (Non-Military): Business Attire
Presenters (Military): Khakis or Service Equivalent
USCG: Tropical Blues

FMMS Sponsorship

Interested in showcasing/promoting your brand and supporting FMMS? Many unique opportunities are available to market and showcase your company. Become a sponsor of FMMS today! Please email: Sponsorships@NavalEngineers.org or call (703)836-6727 to discuss the best opportunity for your organization or to submit your application. Sponsorships can also be purchased online below.

Lead Retrieval

ASNE has now partnered with Expopass, our new 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.

• Expo Pass Exhibitor FAQ
  • Exhibitor Admin Guide
  • Exhibitor User Guide
  • How to Scan Badges Guide

Exhibitors

There's no better place to show off your latest products and services than FMMS! You don't want to miss this opportunity to showcase your organization. To learn more, please email: Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org or call (703)836-6727 to discuss the best opportunity for your organization.

To become an exhibitor, you can purchase a booth online below or by completing this Exhibitor Application PDF and submitting to Exhibits@NavalEngineers.org.

FMMS 2023 Rates:

• Premium Exhibit Booth Rate at $3,995 SOLD OUT
• Standard Exhibit Booth Rate at $3,495

Exhibitor Information

Each exhibitor will receive 1 to 2 full complimentary registrations (based on 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 16 August. All booth personnel badges must be registered by the exhibitor through the event registration tab. These badges are free to pre-register online. Meal tickets are not included for booth personnel or exhibit hall only badges, but can be purchased online or on-site.

Lead Retrieval

ASNE has now partnered with Expopass, our new 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.

• Expo Pass Exhibitor FAQ
  • Exhibitor Admin Guide
  • Exhibitor User Guide
  • How to Scan Badges Guide

Exhibit Dates and Times

Exhibitor Move-In: Wednesday, September 6th 1:00PM – 6:00PM

Exhibit Hours: Thursday, September 7th 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Friday, September 8th 8:00AM – 2:00PM

Exhibitor Move-Out: Friday, September 8th 2:00PM – 7:00PM

Exhibitor List & Directory

Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium 2023

Innovative Approaches to Deliver Advanced Maritime Warfighting Capabilities

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California

September 6-8, 2023

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Technical Paper Tracks

Abstracts Due: June 5th, 2023

Questions?

Fundamentals of Welding Engineering

Reducing Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Costs Through the Proper Use of Welding Engineering

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The 4-hour course “Fundamentals of Welding Engineering” addresses the critical need for interdisciplinary knowledge in the field of welding engineering. The course covers the introduction of essential topics such as welding processes, welding design, materials, welding metallurgy, and Non-Destructive Testing and their integration into welding engineering. The course is presented from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 06 September 2023, and offers 4 Professional Development Hours upon completion of the course.

About the instructor:

Dr. Daniel R. Foster earned his BS, MS, and PhD in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University’s Department of Material Science and Engineering. Dr. Foster has developed and taught multiple Welding Engineering courses as a Mechanical Engineering Professor at Old Dominion University. In addition, he has been contracted multiple times by the US Navy and Army Corps of Engineers to develop and teach Welding Engineering training courses for their engineers and project managers.

Pricing:

Terms & Conditions for symposium attendee cancellation of registration.
**PLEASE READ BEFORE PAYING YOUR REGISTRATION FEE**:
Payment of Registration Fee is the confirmation of agreement to the ASNE Terms & Conditions.

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For Active-Duty DOD, DHS, NOAA personnel, U.S. Government Service Civilians
*Full 100% registration fee refunds are provided for Active-Duty DOD, DHS, NOAA personnel, U.S. Government Service Civilians, if the request is received in writing greater than 7 days before the start of the symposium.
**If an event registration is cancelled in writing 7 days or less -- before the start of the symposium, a 33% registration cancellation fee applies [due to committed Food & Beverage contract charges].
*** If a registrations is cancelled -- AFTER-- the start of the Symposium, or, if the confirmed registrant is a no-show, no refund will be authorized.
Transfer of registration fee to another person is authorized. Request must be in writing greater than 7 days before the published start of the symposium.

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*For ASNE Members:
*Registration refund will be provided to ASNE Members -- if the request is received in writing greater than 7 days before the start of the symposium.
**If an event registration is cancelled in writing 7 days or less -- before the start of the symposium, a 33% registration cancellation fee applies [due to committed Food & Beverage contract charges], the rest of the registration fee will be refunded to the ASNE member.
*** If a registrations is cancelled -- AFTER-- the start of the Symposium, or, if the confirmed registrant is a no-show, no refund will be authorized.

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*For Non-ASNE Members:
* Cancelled Attendee Registration fees for non-ASNE members will be transferred to a future ASNE symposium or event. 
**If the request is received in writing greater than 7 days before the start of the symposium, the registration fee will be transferred to a future ASNE event, OR, can be donated / applied to ASNE as a charitable donation for K-12 STEM Programs, donated membership, or ASNE Scholarship Fund)! 
*** If an event registration is cancelled in writing less than 7 days before the start of the symposium, a 33 % registration cancellation fee applies [due to committed Food & Beverage contract charges]. The remaining paid registration fee can be applied to a future ASNE event registration, or can be donated to ASNE.
**** If a registrations is cancelled -- AFTER-- the start of the Symposium, or, if the confirmed registrant is a no-show, no refund will be authorized.