Educational exhibition · Annapolis
Industry Showcase 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Dahlgren Hall, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
01 / Assembly
The technology they'll serve alongside.
02 / Separation
One day. One floor. The future fleet.
Notice to exhibitors
This event is strictly for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it imply or guarantee any future Department of the Navy contracts.
Exhibitors may not distribute promotional items of any kind to midshipmen or faculty.
01AboutWhat the day is, and what it isn't
One day for midshipmen to see the technology they'll serve alongside
1 day. Up to 50 exhibitors. 4,400 midshipmen.
Exhibitors set up in Dahlgren Hall, and midshipmen walk the floor talking directly with the engineers and operators behind the technology.
This is a showcase, not a marketplace. There is no procurement activity, no evaluation, and no contracting authority present.
The value to exhibitors is direct time with the people who will operate, and make decisions about, these systems for the next three decades.
Registration is open to any company, capped at 50 exhibitors, and reviewed in the order received.
Organized by the Brigade Innovation Unit, a midshipman-led group at the Naval Academy focused on bringing emerging technology to the Brigade.
02RulesSix conditions of participation
Exhibitor rules
The Brigade Innovation Unit asks every exhibitor to read these six rules before registering. Each is confirmed again in the acknowledgments on the form.
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Educational purpose only
Nothing about participation constitutes a solicitation or implies any future Department of the Navy contract, award, or preference.
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Zero-gift rule
No apparel, stickers, drinkware, food, gift cards, or branded merchandise. Printed informational material about the technology on display is permitted.
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No recruiting activity
Exhibitors may discuss their industry and career field but may not collect résumés, conduct interviews, or make employment offers on site.
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Hardware and demonstrations
Welcome and encouraged. Anything needing power beyond a standard outlet, emitting RF, or involving lasers, lifts, drones, pressurized systems, or export-controlled content must be declared during registration for advance review.
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Public, unclassified only
Everything shown must be approved for public release. No classified, CUI, or ITAR-restricted content.
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Media and photography
The Naval Academy may photograph the event. Exhibitors who wish to photograph or film must coordinate with BIU in advance.
03Logistics
Logistics
Monday2November 2026
Dahlgren HallUnited States Naval Academy
121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
- Date
- Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Venue
- Dahlgren Hall, U.S. Naval Academy, 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
- Each exhibit
- One 6-foot table, two chairs, and access to a standard 120V outlet. Larger footprints for hardware are available on request.
- Setup
- Load-in details, parking, and base access instructions are sent to confirmed exhibitors. All attendees must be U.S. citizens or coordinate foreign-national access in advance.
- Forrestal Lecture
- Confirmed exhibitors may be offered the opportunity to attend the Forrestal Lecture and pre-lecture reception. Indicate your interest on the registration form.
- Cost
- There is no fee to exhibit.
- Questions
- showcase@example.edu
04RegisterRequest to exhibit
Register to exhibit
Open to any company. Capped at 50 exhibitors and reviewed in the order received.
Industry Showcase 2026 Request to exhibit
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