Early Registration and Housing is Now Available
NIDA is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2023 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference, taking place in the Groton, CT from September 18 – 20, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event by registering today! By taking advantage of the early-bird discount, you can further enhance your event experience while maximizing your participation. Join industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts in exploring the latest advancements and trends in undersea warfare. Secure your spot now and unlock exclusive benefits. Register today to guarantee your place at the forefront of this groundbreaking conference!
NDIA invites you to book your stay at the Mystic Marriott Hotel, our designated host hotel for the event. Act fast to secure your room before availability runs out!
To access detailed information on room rates and booking, please visit our Accommodations webpage.
Register Industry Room Block Government Room Block
For questions about registration, please email Erin Peters at epeters@NDIA.org
Abstracts Deadline Extended to June 27
The National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) Undersea Warfare Division invites authors of high-quality professional abstracts to submit their work for technical presentation at the 2023 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference. Each abstract must be UNCLASSIFIED and cleared for public release with unlimited distribution (Distribution A). Please note, accepted abstracts will be presented at the classified level. Each abstract should fit into one of the following Technical Sessions:
- Aviation USW
- C4I
- Combat Systems
- Mine Warfare
- Undersea Sensors
- Undersea Vehicles
- Warfighter Performance
Individuals are required to submit a concise abstract of 5,000 characters or less by Tuesday, June 27 at 8:00 am EST. Authors will be notified whether their abstract has been accepted by July 15, 2023. For complete details on the abstract submission process, visit the event website or contact Rhea Ambanta at rambanta@NDIA.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain visibility and increase your brand exposure by becoming a conference sponsor! Click here to download the sponsorship and advertising prospectus, opportunities are limited so secure today.
Featured Sponsorship
NETWORKING BREAK $4,500 EACH or $8,000 EXCLUSIVE
(Available to two sponsors, Tuesday or Wednesday)
- Sponsor logo hyperlinked on Fall 2023 USW conference website
- Sponsor logo with company description (100 words) included in conference program
- Sponsor logo included in one (1) eBlast prior to event
- Sponsor logo on promotional signage at event and during selected break
One (1) complimentary full conference registration (includes 1 complimentary ticket to Clambake)
Sponsor logo on cocktail napkins distributed onsite during Selected Networking Break*
*Sponsor is responsible for the production and timely delivery of napkins.
More information about the event will follow, so please continue to visit the event website for updates.
Questions? Contact Krystal Heard at kheard@NDIA.org.

Date
September 18 – 20, 2023
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Location
U.S. Naval Submarine Base New London
1 Crystal Lake Rd
Groton, CT 06340
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Contact
Krystal Heard
Associate Director, Meetings
kheard@NDIA.org
(703) 247-2558
National Defense Industrial Association
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201


