Call for Abstracts

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 2025 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference. This year’s theme is “Enabling Joint and Combined Force Anti-Submarine Warfare/Mine Warfare/Subsea and Seabed Warfare Operations in Contested Areas.”

Each abstract should fit into one of the following Technical Sessions:

• Undersea Sensors: New or repurposed Anti-Submarine Warfare/Mine Warfare/Subsea and Seabed Warfare undersea sensors that enable operations in contested areas
  

• Combat System/C4I: Combat system or C4I improvements that enhance capability to do high-end ASW by January 2027
  

• Mine Warfare: Closing capability gaps to facilitate mine warfare in a non-permissive environment
  

• Aviation: Multi-platform, coordinated anti-submarine warfare operations and employment of enabling interoperable sensors, weapons, & processing technologies
  

• Undersea Vehicles: Lower cost, more flexible, and smarter vehicles to address missions with mass and interoperability

Individuals are required to submit a concise, unclassified abstract of 4,000 characters or fewer by January 15 at 11:55 pm EDT. Authors will be notified whether their abstract has been accepted. For complete details on the abstract submission process, visit the event website or contact Jarrod Nelson at jnelson@NDIA.org

Save the Date

Plan ahead and join us for NDIA’s 2025 Undersea Warfare Spring Conference, scheduled for March 17 – 19, 2025 in San Diego, CA. This in-person classified conference serves as the leading forum for networking and learning the latest news in the undersea warfare community on the west coast. Connect with the brightest minds and gain insight into the latest requirements and developments in undersea warfare, including those related to countering submarine and mine threats as well as power projection from the sea.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship opportunities are avaliable for this highly anticipated conference. By becoming a sponsor, you’ll position your company as a leader in the community, while forging invaluable connections that can drive your goals forward. Reach out to Abby Abdala aabdala@NDIA.org to learn more or secure an opportunity.

Date

March 17 – 19, 2025

Location
Admiral Kidd Conference Center
33050 Acoustic Ave
San Diego, CA 92136

Contact
Jarrod Nelson
Division Coordinator
(703) 247-2575
jnelson@NDIA.org

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