Apr 8 - 9, (ET)
We are excited to announce that the meeting will be held on April 8th & 9th, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. Two days of networking, interesting presentations, and engaging with local industry professionals is just around the corner.
SNAME President Rich Mueller and Executive Director Liz Bouchard will be in attendance!
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
We have booked a room block at the Aloft Hotel, the deadline to book rooms is March 18.
Book your room today by clicking here!
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We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
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AGENDA (Check back for updates!)
Presentations: 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Brendan Falkowski, The State of Great Lakes Shipbuilding: The Shipbuilding Situation
José Luis Duarte, Thordon Bearing, The Technical Innovations of Thordon’s New T-BOSS Sterntube-less Propeller Shaft Bearing System
Mason Gonzalez-Voris, University of Michigan, The New Drydocking Course Material Which Has Recently Been Developed for Students in the Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Department
Additional speakers will present about the recent drydocking and work on the historical submarines USS Cobia and USS Cod
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NOTE: There will be a group tour of the steamship William G. Mather at the Great Lakes Science Center. The cost for the tour will be free for students and $20 for non-students. You can select the option to attend the tour during the registration process.
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Thank you to our sponsors!



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Cleveland, OH, United States