Event Overview

USCMI Maritime Nuclear Innovation Café

The USCMI Maritime Nuclear Innovation Café serves as a free-to-participate forum that brings together leaders from across the maritime and nuclear sectors to advance discussion and collaboration on maritime applications of advanced nuclear technology for potential government applications. Participants will include researchers, startups, technology developers, shipowners and operators, shipyards, ports, investors, and public‑sector stakeholders.

Nuclear Propulsion

of vessels

Floating Nuclear Power

applications

The Café will address both nuclear propulsion of vessels and floating nuclear power applications, with emphasis on identifying emerging technologies, exploring practical use cases, and examining the economic factors influencing the future deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and related technologies in U.S. maritime contexts.

About the USCMI Innovation Café Series

USCMI Innovation Cafés are designed as focused engagements, bringing together diverse maritime stakeholders around priority topics identified in the USCMI Initial Project Portfolio and Research Priorities. Each Café spotlights a high-impact theme, such as advanced nuclear technologies, artificial intelligence, autonomous and remotely operated systems, and next-generation shipboard energy solutions. Through collaborative discussions and targeted collaboration, the series aims to help promising technologies move from early innovation toward:

  • Real-world deployment
  • Regulatory consideration
  • Demonstration and investment
Call for Participation

Apply to be a General Attendee

Stakeholders wishing to attend should submit information describing their involvement in the maritime industry, with particular emphasis on maritime nuclear power.

Register Interest

Apply to Present Your Technology

Applications for technology presentations should include a brief description of the concept, technology, or capability and current development stage.

Submit Presentation Proposal

Apply to Participate in the Exhibitor Session

Applications for exhibitor sessions should include a description of technical features, level of development, and maritime applications.

Submit Exhibitor Proposal
May 19, 2026

AGENDA

1:00 – 1:30

Opening and Framing

  • Welcome and event objectives
  • Review of goals, expected outcomes, and ground rules
  • Brief overview of prior USCG–USCMI workshop
  • Orientation to session flow and participation
1:30 – 4:30

Emerging Technologies and Capabilities

Participants may engage in one or both tracks, with opportunities to rotate.

Track 1: Innovation Presentation

Short presentations with Q&A

Focus areas include:

  • Maritime nuclear propulsion concepts
  • Floating nuclear power applications
  • Port, shipyard, and resilience use cases
  • Enabling technologies (safety systems, monitoring & controls, emergency response, shielding, containment, and operational integration)

Discussion of deployment models, infrastructure needs, and commercial feasibility

Presentations will be to a panel of representatives from various, related government agencies.

Track 2: Exhibitor Sessions

Interactive exhibitor presentations from:

  • Technology developers and innovators
  • Research institutions, startups, national labs, and universities

Designed for in-depth, one-on-one conversations

Attendees include: Government officials, maritime operators, ports, shipyards, investors, insurers, and classification societies

4:30 – 4:45

Synthesis and Next Steps

  • Summary of key takeaways and themes
  • Highlights of promising applications and technologies
  • Overview of how insights will inform next-phase USCMI efforts, including regulatory pathway testing
  • Opportunities for continued engagement

Application Center

Deadline to apply is April 30, 2026

Apply to be a General Attendee

Other stakeholders wishing to attend should submit information describing their involvement in the maritime industry, with particular emphasis on maritime nuclear power.

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Apply to Present Your Technology

Applications for technology presentations should include a brief description of the concept, technology, or capability; its current stage of development; and relevant applications.

Apply to Participate in the Exhibitor Session

Applications for exhibitor sessions should include a description of the concept, technology, or capability; its technical features and current level of development.

Submission Successful!

A representative from USCMI will be in touch with you by May 1, 2026 regarding your request to participate.