Large Business Sponsors
$5,000
Small Business Sponsors
$1,000
About
SSWATS will be held from 15-16 July 2025 at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, WA. On 14 July 2025, a reception will be held at Suquamish Clearwater Resort.Â
NOTE: SSWATS 2025 will be conducted in its entirety at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level. SSWATS attendance is open to AUS and GBR personnel, including:
- AUS and GBR military
- Government civilians
- Industry employees
Organizations selected to present will be required to abide by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and associated established procedures to established procedures to export controlled data and information. Organizations making presentations will be authorized by VADM Gaucher, COMSUBFOR, to self-certify under CFR 126.4 (ITAR exemption), or be able to self-certify under CFR 126.7 (AUKUS ITAR exemption). In either case, organizations making presentations must be registered with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Organizations attending but not presenting are not considered to be exporting under ITAR and thus do not need to self-certify nor be registered with DDTC.
Agenda
Revised 17 June 2025
VADM Willy Hilarides, USN (Ret), Naval Submarine League President
RDML Chris Nash, USN, Commander, Submarine Group NINE
ADM John Richardson, USN (Ret), Naval Submarine League Chairman
AUKUS Subsea and Seabed Warfare Perspective
- 1450 - 1520Â Overview - RADM Rick Seif, USN - Director, AUKUS Integration & AcquisitionÂ
- 1520 - 1545Â UK Perspective - CDR Dave Brannigham, RN
- 1545 - 1610Â AUS Perspective - CAPT Dean Battilana, RAN
- 1610 - 1640Â Question and Answer
SOF and EOD Operations and Challenges
- 0800 - 0830Â NSWG-8 - CAPT Stig Sanness, USN
- 0830 - 0900Â EODGRU 1 - CAPT Clinton Cornell, USN
- 0900 - 0920Â Question and Answer
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) Technology Challenges
- 1030 - 1100 ARL Penn State University - Richard Wortman
- 1100 - 1130 ARL University of Texas - T.J. Brudner
Registration
Select the appropriate button below to register for SSWATS 2025.
Registration closes 7 July 2025.Â
Clearances
Admittance into the Symposium will not be permitted unless a valid DoD or DoE clearance at the SECRET level is received in advance. All attendees should submit to SMO code N450405. POC: Chief Stauffer, 360-396-4409, jared.m.stauffer.mil@us.navy.mil. Dates of visit: July 14-16, 2025. You must include "SSWATS" as the purpose for your visit.
Security
Classified notetaking is prohibited.
Cell phones, fitness/activity trackers, and any other Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices, including medical devices, will not be allowed in the auditorium.
If you have a Bluetooth-enabled medical device, please contact tracey.d.ford.civ@us.navy.mil for additional guidance.
Form SF-182
Form SECNAV 5512
If you do not have base access and do not plan to carpool, you must fill out the form SECNAV 5512 in its entirety and return to Tracey Ford: tracey.d.ford.civ@us.navy.mil
The form SECNAV 5512 must be completed and return no later than July 7, 2025.
Click here to download Form 5512.
Hotels
Clearwater Waterview
Book by 6/22/2025
16045 WA-305
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Fairfield Inn & Suites Poulsbo
Book by 6/13/2025
Poulsbo, WA 98370
$189
Guest House Inn and Suites
Book by 6/13/2025
19801 7th Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
$110
Hampton Inn Bremerton
Book by 6/16/2025
Bremerton, WA 98337
$174
Oxford Suites Silverdale
Book by 6/13/2025
9550 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
$219
Oyster Bay Inn
Book by 6/13/2025
4412 Kitsap Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
$139
Dress Code
Active Duty
| Speakers on Speaking Day | Summer Whites |
|---|---|
| Speakers on 'Non-Speaking' Days | Service Khaki |
| General Military Attendees | Service Khaki |
Civilians
| Civilians | Business casual |
|---|
Sponsorships
Organizations interested in sponsoring the SSWATS 2025 should contact corpmem@navalsubleague.org.
Sponsorship recognition includes listing on the NSL website, in NSL mass emails, in The Submarine Review, in the event program, and on banners at the event.
Large Business
Includes 2 tickets to the Symposium
$5,000
Small Business*
Includes 1 ticket to the Symposium
*Small Businesses are those earning under $50 million annually for the past three years. Companies are asked to self-certify.
Program Advertisements
Full page (8.5 x 11")
$650
Half Page (8.5 x 5.5")
Program Advertisement Spec Sheet
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Please contact Sarah Frick at corpmem@navalsubleague.org to sponsor or to ask any questions regarding sponsorship.
Program
The program for the 2025 SSWATS will be made available here. The 2024 program is available below for reference.