Due to the federal government shutdown, the New York Maritime Security Conference planning committee has decided to postpone the October 2025 conference, most likely until the spring of 2026.
We are working with our 2025 sponsors, speakers and panelists to determine the new date, which we will announce here. For group rates and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@nynavyleague.org.
Why Attend?
The global maritime and commodities markets are experiencing a sea change. Shifting geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, the ongoing energy transition and an evolving array of new technologies are redrawing the contours of tomorrow’s profit, progress and security. Now more than ever there is a need for strategic resilience within U.S. shipping.
By bringing together thought leaders and experienced professionals from across government, the private sector, defense and academia, this conference will address the complex operational, commercial, policy and regulatory challenges and opportunities within the U.S. maritime value chain, both at home and abroad.
The New York Council Navy League is excited to host its fourth annual New York Maritime Security Conference. NYMSC is once again gathering government officials, military leaders and maritime industry professionals to explore the vital role of the maritime industry in national security and economic prosperity.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, scroll down to the Tickets and Registration section or email us at info@nynavyleague.org. Individual tickets will be available with discounts offered for students, government officials and Navy League members. Industry and trade groups can contact us by email to info@nynavyleague.org for groups discounts up to 50%.
We hope you will join us for this important conversation.
Thank you to our sponsors:
2025 PLATINUM SPONSORS
2025 GOLD SPONSORS
2025 SILVER SPONSOR
The Speakers
Announced participants for this year’s conference are:
General Randall Reed, USAF, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command
Max Vekich, Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission
Center for Maritime Strategy
The Agenda
In addition to keynote remarks by maritime leaders, the day’s program will feature commercial shipowners, educational administrators, institutional investment leadership, senior regulatory professionals and domestic and foreign policy experts.
Coffee and a light breakfast will accompany registration. Lunch will include a keynote speaker, and the day’s program will conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
Registration begins at 8:30 A.M.
Panels and speakers, including lunch, are scheduled from 9:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Cocktail reception and networking will be 3:30–5:00 P.M.
Panels will cover important and timely maritime industry topics, with a focus this year on restoring American maritime domninance, from policy to financing to operations.
The Venue
In 2026 we’ll be returning to Helen Mills Event Space and Theater, the site of our first conference.
Tickets and Sponsorship
Individual ticket sales are paused but will be available again soon.
General admission: $200 per person
Navy League members: $50 (up to two discounted tickets per member)
Students and government employees: $50
Industry and trade group partners: Contact info@nynavyleague.org for group discounts up to 50%.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help your brand reach an important maritime audience. New York Council Navy League invites you to partner with us as a sponsor of the 2025 New York Maritime Security Conference.
Three levels of benefits are available, starting at $1,000:
And new this year, we are offering two special sponsorship opportunities:
Keynote luncheon sponsor: one available at $5,000; join us as a host of our lunch session, which will include a keynote speaker, book event and scholarship presentation.
Scholarship contributor: multiple available at $500; help reward student veterans and maritime security majors by becoming a named supporter of our Maritime Security Conference Scholarships, which will once again be awarded during our lunch session.
