Sea Expeditionary & Accelerated Field of Advanced Technologies (SEAFAST) Forum

Norfolk, VA

Event Overview

Come exhibit at the Sea Expeditionary and Accelerated Fielding of Advanced Technologies (SEAFAST) Forum, which brings together government leaders, industry partners, and technology innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions that enhance maritime expeditionary operations and accelerate the transition of emerging technologies into operational use. The Forum will highlight advanced capabilities designed to improve speed to readiness, operational resilience, interoperability, and decision advantage in complex sea-based and littoral environments.

The Exhibition Hall at the Forum will feature a diverse group of technology companies to showcase innovations across areas such as autonomous and unmanned systems, advanced communications, artificial intelligence and data fusion, cyber resilience, logistics and sustainment, energy solutions, and next-generation sensors. Emphasis will be placed on accelerating the delivery of mature and near-term technology-based capabilities from development to deployment, bridging the gap between concept and real-world application.

Location: 
Norfolk, VA

When:
5.11.26 – 5.14.26

Registration Deadline
4.24.26

Price:
$350

SEAFAST is one of several events that will be held in conjunction with EAST 2026.  Other highlights include the Small Business Expo, the Maritime Operations & Information Warfare (IW) Summit, an Innovation Showcase, and more. The Maritime Summit convenes Fleet operators, information warfare professionals, and technology innovators to address a critical question: How do we fight and win in the data-driven battlespace at sea? The event integrates forward-leaning discussions on C5ISR, cyber operations, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering with perspectives from surface warfare, electronic warfare, and mission support—transforming advanced technologies into practical maritime combat capabilities.

In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge, the Summit leverages the Hampton Roads region’s unique ecosystem of Fleet commands, shipyards, warfare centers, and innovators to connect real-world operational needs with emerging capabilities in cyber, C5ISR, AI, digital engineering, and logistics.

EAST 2026 has been approved as an officially sanctioned Navy event. https://www.doncio.navy.mil/

Event Details

  • Table to showcase your company’s capabilities
  • Electrical Access
  • (1) Lunch with the Maritime Summit attendees
  • (2) Complimentary passes to the Small Business Expo (a $100 value)
  • Discount code to attend the Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit (provided upon registration, a $300 value per person)
  • Matchmaking opportunity

  • US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who live in the Norfolk Area
  • HQ level individuals from DC and other commands

  • Autonomous and unmanned systems
  • Advanced communications
  • Artificial intelligence and data fusion
  • Cyber resilience
  • Logistics and sustainment
  • Energy solutions
  • Next-generation sensors

  • Secure one-on-one conversations with Navy decision-makers and large prime contractors who would be interested in collaborating based on your submitted technology
  • Confirmed Matchmaking Attendees
    • Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB)
    • Program Executive Office for Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital)
    • NAVSEA
    • Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC)
    • Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)
    • Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC)
    • Air Combat Command (ACC)
    • Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC)