The 6th Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology (UMST) USA Conference will take place in Arlington, Virginia, bringing together U.S. Naval leadership, fleet representatives, operators, technologists, and acquisition professionals to examine the development and integration of unmanned maritime systems.

The three-day conference will focus on robotics and autonomous systems within maritime operations, including unmanned surface vessels, unmanned underwater vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence, autonomy, system testing, and integration.
Attendees will hear about current programs, emerging requirements, and the challenges involved in moving unmanned maritime capabilities from experimentation into operational use within the U.S. Navy and allied maritime forces.
Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA 2027 will take place from September 13–15, 2027.
The conference will examine the integration of robotics and autonomous systems as part of hybrid fleet development.
Key topics will include unmanned surface vessels (USVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), AI and autonomy, system testing and integration, acquisition timelines, and industry-military collaboration.
Discussions will also address current unmanned maritime programs, developing operational requirements, and the transition of autonomous capabilities from experimentation to operational use.
Across three days, UMST USA will provide discussions focused specifically on unmanned and autonomous maritime capabilities.
The program will examine how unmanned systems can be integrated within the U.S. Navy and allied maritime forces, with attention given to operational requirements, acquisition, testing, system integration, and the development of autonomous technologies.
The event will bring together representatives from naval leadership, operational fleets, technology organizations, and the acquisition community to discuss the challenges and requirements associated with unmanned maritime systems.
An early-bird registration deadline of June 11, 2027 is available for attendees looking to secure a discounted rate.
The conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
The specific venue is to be confirmed.
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