Building Your US Underwater Systems Business in Hampton Roads, Virginia

14 Apr 2026
The Pitch Stage

As demand for maritime and undersea capabilities accelerates, defense companies are making critical decisions about where to expand production, engineering, and integration capacity. This session examines the global and U.S. trends shaping those decisions, and provides listeners a detailed overview of Hampton Roads, Virginia – one of the most strategic locations in the United States for maritime defense tech companies to expand operations.

Speakers
Henry Gaston
Henry Gaston, Director, Business Development - Hampton Roads Alliance