Navy League’s Flagship Event Returns to DC Metro Region in April

The Navy League of the United States has officially opened registration for Sea-Air-Space 2025, the largest global maritime expo in North America. The event will once again take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, from April 7–9, 2025, with the co-located STEM Expo kicking off on April 6.

Sea-Air-Space remains the foremost gathering for maritime and defense professionals in the United States, bringing together government, military, industry, and academic leaders to share cutting-edge insights, discuss meaningful solutions, and showcase the latest advancements in defense technology. The three-day conference will showcase more than 400 prominent businesses, from innovative startups to global Fortune 500 companies, all playing a vital role in the maritime domain.

“Sea-Air-Space 2025, hosted by the Navy League of the United States, stands at the forefront of maritime innovation and collaboration. This premier exposition unites industry pioneers, government leaders, academia, and defense experts to explore the cutting-edge technologies and strategies that will shape the future of our maritime domain. Together, we will engage in critical discussions that address our most pressing challenges and opportunities, ensuring our maritime forces remain agile, capable, and ready to meet the demands of tomorrow’s security landscape,” says Navy League CEO Mike Stevens, 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

In addition to a robust exhibitor presence and keynote speakers from top military and industry leaders, Sea-Air-Space 2025 will feature new and thought-provoking panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities designed to drive meaningful engagement and knowledge sharing.

New programming for SAS 2025 includes:

  • High-Road Leadership Luncheon: Join John C. Maxwell, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leadership expert, for an exclusive keynote luncheon at Sea-Air-Space. Discover how high-road leadership can unite people and help you become the leader you were meant to be in a divided world.
  • Navigating Safety in Sea Services: Understanding the SHIPS Act: Through expert insights and discussion, this session will examine the critical impact the landmark SHIPS Act legislation could have on strengthening the US merchant marine and revitalizing the shipbuilding industrial base.
  • 2027Will We Be Ready?: This high-profile panel will bring together key members of Congress to discuss the pressing issues and strategic imperatives needed to ensure readiness for a potential war with China by 2027. Topics will include immediate actions Congress must take, resource prioritization for the next two years, and balancing short-term preparedness with long-term strategic planning for maritime security.
  • Project 33: Sea-Air-Space 2025 will feature an exciting new addition to its lineup with a Project 33 panel, a forward-looking discussion centered on the Chief of Naval Operations’ plan to ensure the US Naval fleet is prepared for a potential conflict with China by 2027.


Sea-Air-Space 2025 will also feature Transition Connection—a hiring fair for transitioning service members, military spouses, and members of the defense community.

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