Lethality Today and Innovation for Tomorrow
13 - 15 May 2025 • Laurel, MD
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About STS
Submarine Technology Symposium (STS) is a classified (SECRET) three-day conference held at the Kossiakoff Center on the campus of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD.
This is a premier opportunity to engage in productive technical exchanges. Industry, government, and academia are invited to submit abstracts for presentation. The on-site format includes selected displays of new technology developments. Speakers generally allow time for Q&A and there are breaks between sessions to foster discussion and networking.
2025 Session Descriptions
2025 Agenda
RADM Lorin Selby, USN (Ret) — General Chair
ADM John Richardson, USN (Ret) — Chairman, Naval Submarine League
U.S. Panel Discussion
Moderator: RADM Lorin Selby, USN (Ret)
Panel Members:
- RADM Mark Behning, USN — Director, Undersea Warfare Division, N97
- RDML Michael Van Poots, USN — Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center
- RDML Todd Weeks, USN—Program Executive Officer, Strategic Submarines
- Mr. Michael McClatchey—Executive Director, Program Executive Office,
Undersea Warfare Systems
Closing Keynote: RADM Kurt Rothenhaus, USN, Chief of Naval Research
(Ret) — General Chair
2025 Attendee Info
Hotels
Doubletree by Hilton
15101 Sweitzer Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
Group Rate: $109/night
Residence Inn
11800 W Market Place
Fulton, MD 20759
Group Rate: $113/night
Springhill Suites
7055 Minstrel Way
Columbia, MD 21046
Group Rate: $113/night
Hampton Inn
7045 Minstrel Way
Columbia, MD 21046
Group Rate: $113/night
Parking
Campus Parking
This event is held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723.
Campus Map
Dress Code
Active Duty
| Speakers on your speaking day | Summer Whites |
|---|---|
| Speakers on ‘non-speaking’ days | Service Khaki |
| General military attendees | Service Khaki |
Civilians
| Civilians | Business Casual |
|---|
2025 Registration
Pricing
Kossiakoff Center
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Diamond | $14,100 |
| Platinum | $10,500 |
| Gold | $7,400 |
| Silver | $4,000 |
Organizations interested in sponsoring the 2026 STS should contact corpmem@navalsubleague.org. Sponsorship recognition includes listing on the NSL website, in NSL mass emails, in The Submarine Review, in the event brochure, on banners at the event, and in remarks by the chairperson during the event.
2025 Speakers' Kit
STS 2025 Speakers Kit: Instructions for Preparing Presentations and Papers
2025 Template for Speaker Presentations
STS 2025 Template for Proceedings Papers
2025 Security & Visit Requests
Security/Clearance Information
Admittance to the Symposium will not be permitted unless a valid DoD clearance is received.
Classified Visit Requests MUST be submitted to the JHU/APL Visitor Control Office by Thursday, 1 May 2025, via DISS (Defense Information System for Security) to SMO code 888984. Indicate that the visit is for “Submarine Technology Symposium” with event dates 13-15 May 2025. Direct questions to JHU/APL Visitor Control at 240-228-5661 / invis-office@jhuapl.edu. The technical POC is Andrea Bennett, andrea.bennett@jhuapl.edu, and the security POC is Rebecca Battaglia, 240-228-5661, or invis-office@jhuapl.edu.
Navy Quota
The number of Navy personnel who can attend is limited by the Navy. Before you register, you must send an email request with your name and organization to Layna Nelson, Science Advisor, COMSUBFOR at layna.k.nelson.civ@us.navy.mil.
Form SF-182
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.
Medical Devices
If you have a Wi-Fi- or Bluetooth-connected medical device, you or your security officer can reach out to the APL FSO Medical Device Team at fso-meddev@jhuapl.edu for approval.
2025 Proceedings
Please note that the NSL is not selling DVDs of STS presentations this year.
However, the Proceedings will be available on the COMSUBFOR SIPRNET site at no cost. Please contact Layna Nelson at layna.k.nelson.civ@us.navy.mil for access information.
NOTE: STS 2025 will be conducted in its entirety at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level. AUS and U.K. personnel (including AUS and U.K. military, government civilians, and industry) will be in attendance for the entirety of STS 2025. Organizations selected to present or provide exhibits will be required to abide by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and associated established procedures to export controlled data and information. Organizations making presentations or providing exhibits 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 or providing exhibits must be registered with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Organizations attending but not presenting nor providing an exhibit are not considered to be exporting under ITAR and thus do not need to self-certify nor be registered with DDTC.