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Coast Guard Industry Engagement Event Calendar

The Coast Guard Industry Engagement Event Calendar is designed to provide transparency to industry partners regarding upcoming events where the service plans to host or participate as a keynote speaker, panel member, presenter or exhibitor. This schedule serves as a resource to facilitate collaboration, information sharing and advance notice of opportunities for engagement with the Coast Guard.

Please note, this schedule is continuously updated as new events are identified and Coast Guard participation is confirmed. Check regularly for the latest information and opportunities to engage with the Coast Guard.

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Sept. 21-23, 2026: NDIA Undersea Warfare Fall Conference
Location: Groton, CT

Strategic Context: Technical briefings regarding polar security cutter structural development and remote sensing in harsh Arctic maritime environments. 

Oct. 3-8, 2026: CruiseCon Privacy & AI
Location: Groton, CT

Strategic Context: Maritime cybersecurity, agentic AI, digital asset protection at sea.
Panelists from CG-Cyber to lecture on evolving Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction.  
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Oct. 28-30, 2026: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Maritime Convention
Location: Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX

Strategic Context: Naval architecture, digital shipbuilding, green marine engineering and infrastructure sustainability.

Technical lectures from engineering and logistics experts within the Deputy Commandant for Systems enterprise; high-level booth presence by Surface Forces Logistics Center to showcase commercial shipyard tech needs.  

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Nov. 18, 2026: Doing Business with the U.S. Coast Guard Webinar
Location: Doing Business with the U.S. Coast Guard Webinar

Strategic Context: Office of Procurement Policy and Oversight will provide industry stakeholders with valuable insights into the Coast Guard’s mission, the types of products and services procured and the service’s acquisition processes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the Coast Guard’s seven procurement centers, procurement timelines and partnership opportunities.

Facilitate open dialogue between Coast Guard procurement officials and industry representatives; provide clarity on Coast Guard mission requirements, acquisition strategies and contracting procedures; enable industry partners to better align their capabilities and offerings with Coast Guard needs; support knowledge exchange and relationship-building to enhance maritime safety, security and innovation.
 
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Dec. 2, 2026: International Workboat Show
Location: New Orleans, LA

Strategic Context: Naval architecture, digital shipbuilding, green marine engineering and infrastructure sustainability.

Technical lectures from engineering and logistics experts within the Deputy Commandant for Systems enterprise; high-level booth presence by Surface Forces Logistics Center to showcase commercial shipyard tech needs.  

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