Maritime Security West
- Date
- 2026-08-31
- Host
- Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
About this event
Maritime security is changing fast, and the pace is being set by unmanned systems, robotics, and the operational realities that come with deploying them in the field. Maritime Security West is built for people who need to understand where these technologies are headed, how they fit into defense and coastal operations, and what practical decisions matter right now. About the Event Maritime Security West is an in-person event focused on the intersection of maritime security, unmanned aerial systems, robotics, and defense. It brings together professionals who are tracking how autonomous and remotely operated capabilities are reshaping surveillance, response, force protection, and domain awareness across maritime environments. This is not a generic technology gathering. The value of the event
Who should attend
This is for people who want a sharper, more practical view of how unmanned systems and robotics fit into maritime security and defense. - You work in **maritime security, coastal operations, port security, or domain awareness** and want to understand how emerging tools may affect planning, monitoring, and response. - You are part of the **defense ecosystem** and need better context on where unmanned aerial systems and robotics are creating real operational value in maritime environments. - You build, evaluate, buy, or integrate **autonomous, robotic, or sensing technologies** and want direct exposure to the questions operators and security stakeholders are asking. - You lead or support **strategy, procurement, innovation, or program decisions** and need clearer insight into tradeoffs, readiness, and implementation challenges. - You are an **engineer, operator, analyst, or technical specialist** who wants conversations that connect system capability with field realities rather than staying at the buzzword level. - You value **in-person discussion with serious peers** and want to compare approaches, pressure-test assumptions, and leave with better questions and better context.