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  • About
  • Meeting Information
  • Mid-Year Review
  • Agenda
  • Registration
  • Sponsorship
  • Exhibit
  • Call for Papers

MegaRust 2025

June 10 - 12, 2025

Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA

   

About MegaRust

MegaRust is scheduled for June 10-12, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA! 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

Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

https://thehrcc.com/
 

MegaRust 2025 will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 23666. A limited number of rooms are available for MegaRust attendees.

  • Standard Room - $175 per night plus taxes and fees.
  • Government Room - $107 per night plus taxes and fees.

Rooms must be secured by May 10th and they are limited so reserve today.

Book your group rate for the Mega Rust Conference

Book your group rate for the Mega Rust Conference Per Diem

To reserve by phone call the toll free number and refer to American Society of Naval Engineers - 833-372-0719.

  • Attendees: Business Casual / Uniform of the Day
  • Presenters (Non-military): Business Attire
  • Presenters (Military): Uniform of the Day
Hosting Right Now

Mid-Year Review

 

In preparation for this highly-anticipated event, the MegaRust Mid-Year Review will take place virtually on Microsoft Teams on January 23, 1300-1500 EST. Hosted by the MegaRust 2025 Planning Committee, log on or dial in to hear about plans for the upcoming conference and updates from NAVSEA 05P2, Surface Ship Corrosion Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN), and the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) leaders. The Mid-Year Review is an opportunity to discuss key corrosion issues concerning the Navy enterprise and to generate questions and talking points for potential presenters.

    Click here to view presentation slides

Agenda

MegaRust 2025

 

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

  • Exhibit Hall Set-Up
  • NSRP Panel Meeting
  • Invitation Only Meetings (AM)
  • Technical Paper Presentations (PM)
  • Welcome Reception
 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

  • Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Panel Presentations
  • Technical Paper Presentations
  • Corrosion Jeopardy
  • Live Demos
 

Thursday, June 12, 2025

  • Exhibit Hall Open
  • Hileman Award Presentation
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Panel Presentations
  • Technical Paper Presentations
  • Working Group Conversations

MegaRust 2025

Regisration

   

Full-event Registration Rates:

Early Bird Rates Before 05/09/25

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 $595 $625
ASNE Sustaining Members Contact ASNE HQ for discounted pricing.
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Regular Member

Price includes $180 annual membership dues

$675 $775 $805
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - Young Professional (Under 30)

Price includes $84 annual membership dues

$579 $679 $709
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - U.S. Government

Price includes $84 annual membership dues

$279 $279 $309
Join ASNE & Attend MegaRust - International Member

Price includes $225 annual membership dues

$475 $475 $505
Non-Members $695 $795 $825
U.S. Federal Government Employees

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

$195 $195 $225
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
Foreign Government Employees (including Active Duty Foreign Military) $250 $250 $280
Authors of accepted papers (ASNE Member)

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

- $195 $225
Authors of accepted papers (Non-Member)

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

- $295 $325
Student - Full-time Undergrad $0 $0 $0
Press (Credentialed Only), please email ASNE HQ to register. $0 $0 $0

Single-Day Registration Rates

Early Bird Rates Before 05/09/25

Standard Rates

Onsite Rates

The following registrations are for the full access to the event on ONLY the selected date 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 - 1-Day Only $355 $355 $375
Non-Members - 1-Day Only $475 $475 $495
U.S. Federal Government Employees - 1-Day Only

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

$115 $115 $135
Foreign Government Employees - 1-Day Only $150 $150 $170
Authors of accepted papers (ASNE Member) - 1-Day Only

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

- $115 $135
Authors of accepted papers (Non-Member) - 1-Day Only

(All paper presenters must be registered to present.)

- $175 $195

Exhibit Booth Personnel and Exhibit Hall Only Registration Rates:

Early Bird Rates Before 05/09/25

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

Any additional booth personnel exceeding the number of complimentary registrations included with the booth are subject to the Exhibit Hall Only rates specified below

$0 $0 (See Pricing Below)
ASNE Member - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $0 $30 $30
US Government Personnel Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $0 $0 $0
Non-ASNE Members - Exhibit Hall Only Visitors $50 $60 $75
Lunch Tickets

Lunch tickets are $25/day & $30/Day on site. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before lunch.

$25/day $25/day $30/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

Welcome Reception

Presenting Sponsor

$12,500

  • 7 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program (Inside Front Cover)
  • Organization Video Ad< (120 seconds)
  • Reception speaking opportunity
  • Featured signage throughout reception

Platinum Sponsor

Event Registration

$10,000

  • 7 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program
  • Organization Video Ad< (90 seconds)
  • Ability to customize back of badge
  • Featured branding in registration area
  • Showcased on check-in screen

Gold Sponsor

MegaRust Theater & Corrosion Jeopardy Sponsor

$7,500

  • 3 Full Event Registrations
  • Full Page Ad in Program
  • Featured branding at MegaRust Theater & Related Signage
  • Opportunity to feature signage/drop promotional materials/literature in theater
  • Presenting sponsor of Corrosion Jeopardy Event

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor - Day 2

$7,500

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Prominent branded signage by food & beverage
  • Sponsored tabletop signage

Gold Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor - Day 3

$7,500

  • 4 Full Event Registrations
  • Half Page Ad in Program
  • Prominent branded signage by food & beverage
  • Sponsored tabletop signage

Gold Sponsor

Live Demos Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Live Demos Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Bags

Silver Sponsor

Symposium Lanyards

Silver Sponsor

Technical Presentation Session Breakout Room 1

$6,000

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on room related signage
  • Opportunity to feature signage/drop promotional materials/literature in breakout room

Silver Sponsor

Technical Presentation Session Breakout Room 2

$6,000

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on room related signage
  • Opportunity to feature signage/drop promotional materials/literature in breakout room

Bronze Sponsor

Morning Refreshments - Day 2

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Refreshments - Day 2

$4,500

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

Bronze Sponsor

Morning Refreshments - Day 3

Bronze Sponsor

Afternoon Refreshments - Day 3

$4,500

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

Bronze Sponsor

Exhibit Hall & Live Demo Trash Receptacles

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Featured branding on receptacles throughout the exhibit hall & live demo area

Bronze Sponsor

MegaRust Proceedings Sponsor

$4,500

  • 2 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program (Interior)
  • Presenting Sponsor of MegaRust Proceedings (Distributed following event & permanently hosted on ASNE website)
  • Banner Ad Featured in Proceedings

Copper Sponsor

$2,000

  • 1 Full Event Registrations
  • Quarter Page Ad in Program
  • Logo featured on event webpage with link to organization, onsite signage & program

Zinc Sponsor

$1,000

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

Exhibit

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


Exhibitor Information

MegaRust 2025 Rates:

  • Premium Exhibit Booth Rate at $4,395
  • Standard Exhibit Booth Rate at $3,995

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 May. 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 or on-site for $25.


Exhibitor List & Directory

Organization Booth
Automatic Coating Limited --
Av-DEC --
BlastOne --
Corrosion Innovations --
DeFelsko Corporation --
Desco Manufacturing --
Dex-O-Tex Marine by Crossfield Products Corp --
Elcometer Inc. --
Epmar Corporation --
GMA Garnet --
Haviland Preservation Systems --
Hempel (USA) Inc. --
Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corp --
L.A.B. Industries --
Marine Equipment Supply --
NCP Coatings, LLC. --
PPG --
Rapid Prep --
Sherwin-Williams --
Valkyrie-Ship 2 Shore --
Tech-Bond Solutions --
Transhield, Inc. --
Trenton Corporation --
V.O. Baker Company --
Vipo US --
Western Technology, Inc. --

Call for Papers

Abstract submission are now OPEN. Click here to submit an abstract.

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: March 15, 2025
  • Drafts Due: April 30, 2025
  • Final Papers Due: May 30, 2025

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