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  • About
  • Meeting Info
  • Agenda
  • Registration
  • Exhibits
  • Live Demos
  • Sponsorship
  • Call for Papers
  • Mid-Year Review

MegaRust 2024

May 21 - 23, 2024

Marriot 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

Marriot 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 May 20-24, 2024

(Government ID will be required at check-in)

Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024

End Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

Last Day to Book: Monday, April 29, 2024

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • San Diego Marriott Mission Valley for $181 USD per night
  • Complimentary basic WiFi in guestroom

Click here to book your group rate for American Society of Naval Engineers - Government May 20-24, 2024

 
Industry Rate:

American Society of Naval Engineers - Attendees May 20-24, 2024

Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024

End Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

Last Day to Book: Monday, April 29, 2024

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • San Diego Marriott Mission Valley for $195 USD per night
  • Complimentary basic WiFi in guestroom

Click here to book your group rate for American Society of Naval Engineers - Attendees May 20-24, 2024

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MegaRust 2024

 
Online Registration is now CLOSED. Visit the registration desk for onsite registration.
 

Full-event Registration Rates:

Early Bird

4/20/24 - 5/20/24

After 5/20/24

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 $635 $655
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Regular Member

Price includes $96 annual membership dues

$591 $731 $751
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Young Professional (Under 30)

Price includes $60 annual membership dues

$555 $695 $715
Non-ASNE Members $635 $745 $765
U.S. Federal Government Employees

Active Duty/Reservist Active Status (O-4 and above) and Gov. Civilians (All GS levels). No Contractors.

$195 $195 $195
U.S. Active-Duty Junior Officers (0-1 to 0-3), 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
Authors of accepted papers - Must be registered to present.

Online Registration for authors is now OPEN.

(All paper presenters must be registered.)

$295 $295 $295
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

4/20/24 - 5/20/24

After 5/20/24

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

ASNE Member - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors / Exhibit Booth Personnel $0 $0 $25
US Government Personnel Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $0 $0 $0
Non-ASNE Members - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors / Exhibit Booth Personnel $50 $50 $50

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

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.

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

 

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


Exhibitor Information

MegaRust 2024 Rates:

  • Premium Exhibit Booth Rate at $4,395 SOLD OUT
  • Standard Exhibit Booth Rate at $3,995 SOLD OUT
  • Tabletop Exhibit Rate at $3,195 ONLY 1 REMAINING!

Booth Space Dimensions:

  • Booths 1-40: 7'Dx10'W
  • Booths 41-50: 6'Dx10'W
  • Tabletop Exhibits: 4'Dx8'W

All booths are pre-set with a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, and 7"x44" ID sign. The exhibitor kit will include information on shipping, furniture, A/V, carpet and electrical order form.

Booths do not come with power- please see the exhibitor kit to order power. The exhibit hall will have standard ballroom carpet.

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 17 May. All booth personnel badges must be registered by the exhibitor through the event registration tab. These badges are free to pre-register online for ASNE members and $50 for non-members. Meal tickets are not included for booth personnel or exhibit hall only badges, but can be purchased online or on-site for $25.


Exhibit Dates and Times

Exhibitor Move-In: Tuesday, May 21st 1:00PM – 6:00PM

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday, May 22nd 9:30AM - 6:30PM; Thursday, May 23rd 7:30AM – 1:00PM

Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, May 23rd 1:00PM – 6:00PM


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.


Exhibitor List & Directory

Organization Booth
Adapt Laser Systems LLC TT-05
Advanced Laser Restoration #41
AIT Coatings #45
Allredi LLC #03
American Safety Technologies #29
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance TT-10
Askew Marine, An AFC Industries Company #26
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc. #11
AUTOMATIC COATING LTD #43
Av-DEC #19
BAC-Impalloy #30-31
BlastOne International #01-08
Corrosion Technologies #18
DeFelsko Corporation #05-06
Desco Manufacturing #36
Dex-O-Tex Marine by Crossfield Products Corp #37
Eddyfi Technologies #46
Elcometer Inc. #20-21
Epmar Corporation #13
Fonon Technologies - Laser Photonics #12
G.C. Laser Systems, Inc TT-09
GMA Garnet #34
GVS-RPB #42
Haviland Preservation Systems #38
Hempel (USA) Inc. #23
HoldTight Solutions Inc. #22
IBC Materials & Technologies #07
Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corp #15
International Paint, LLC #10
Jenessco TT-11
Kleen Blast TT-12
Kymera International #04
L.A.B. Industries #40
Linsun Industrial Group TT-02
MES #49-50
MILSPRAY Military Technologies TT-07
MontiPower Americas, Inc. #39
National Inspection & Consultants TT-06
NCP Coatings, LLC. #09-16
PPG #33
Rapid Prep #14
Sherwin-Williams #24
Ship 2 Shore #25-32
Silva Non Skid Solutions LLC #35
South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning #02
Tech-Bond Solutions TT-04
TEKNOFLOR TT-01
TIGER Drylac U.S.A., Inc. #44
Transhield, Inc. #28
Trenton Corporation #27
V.O. Baker Company #17
Vipo US TT-03
Western Technology, Inc. #47-48

Live Demos

MegaRust’s Live Demos continue to grow and we want you to be a part of it!

Our Live Demos event is an opportunity for your company to showcase your products to those who will be in attendance with live break out session at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:00PM (time is subject to change) and will run for approximately two hours.

This portion of the event is open to all MegaRust exhibitors and sponsors free of charge but on a first come first reserve basis. Space is limited to the first twelve (12) respondents and will fill up quickly. To reserve your space, please contact our Live Demos coordinator with what you’d like to feature below. Thank you to this year's Live Demo Event Sponsors: Sunbelt Rentals and Sherwin Williams.

Julie Lebeau, Director of Marketing, Rapid Prep
juliel@rapidprep.com
(877)529-2124 x118


Live Demonstrator List

Organization
Rapid Prep
Sherwin-Williams
NCP Coatings
Epmar Corporation/SynDeck
Laser Photonics - Fonon Technologies
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Trenton Corporation
Tech Bond

Thank you to our Live Demo Sponsors!

    

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

Welcome Reception

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Live Demos Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Live Demos Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Bags

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Lanyards

Bronze Sponsor

Morning Snack & Coffee Break - Day 2

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Dessert & Beverage Break - Day 2

Copper Sponsor

Copper Sponsor

$2,000

  • MegaRust Sponsor recognition
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Call for Papers

Abstract submission are now closed.

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 5, 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: April 19, 2024
  • Drafts Due: April 25, 2024
  • Final Papers Due: May 15, 2024

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 31, 2024. The MegaRust Mid-Year review will take place virtually on Microsoft Teams January 31 at 13:00-16:00 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.

 

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 278 489 950 50
Passcode: AE4sCi

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)

+1 804-299-5135,,447614276#   United States, Richmond

Phone Conference ID: 447 614 276#

 

Agenda

  • 1300: Introduction by MegaRust Chairman Dave Zilber
  • 1310: MegaRust (West) 2024 Overview - Dave Zilber
  • 1330: Corrosion Control Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN) Update - Larry Bowden, SURFMEPP
    View Presentation
  • 1400: NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holder (TWH) Update - Mark Ingle, NAVSEA 05P2
    View Presentation
  • 1500: National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Update - Conlon Hsu, HII-NNS
    View Presentation
  • 1530: Open Discussion, Conference Recommendations
Click here to view presentation slides