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SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC 2026)

Oct 28-30, 2026
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
Houston, Texas, United States
SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC 2026)

  Shaping the Future: Technologies and Processes to Improve Shipbuilding, Design, and Operations

The 2026 SNAME Maritime Convention (SMC 2026) pre-Convention activities will take place on Wednesday, 28 October and the technical sessions will take place on Thursday and Friday, 29-30 October 2026 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX, USA.

This meeting is an exciting opportunity for engineers, naval architects, equipment suppliers, and construction and manufacturing experts from all fields to collaborate and learn how proven new technologies can improve every aspect of the maritime industry.  It is also an excellent forum for suppliers to display equipment and discuss modern solutions their company can provide to meet current and future industry requirements.  While at the Convention, take time to experience the Galleria and its restaurants and shops, or visit the Museum of Illusions.    

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