When:
24th June 2026 - 25th June 2026
Bookings:
Where:
Chancellors' Building, University of Bath, Calverton Down, Bath, BA2 7JP
event partner
Learn from the defence industry leaders
Warship 2026 Submarines brings together international experts in naval design, engineering, and innovation to examine the technologies and strategies shaping future submarine capability. The conference will focus on accelerating underwater capability through collaboration, technical development, fleet management strategies, and advanced systems.
The event attracts defence professionals, industry specialists, academics, and technology experts from across the global naval community.
WHY ATTEND
Warship 2026 Submarines offers a unique opportunity to engage with the forefront of naval innovation:
- Discover the latest technologies and strategies for submarines and underwater capability
- Join expert-led discussions on fleet development, collaboration, and innovation
- Connect with defence, industry, and academic leaders worldwide
- Gain insights into trends shaping the future of naval capability
Registration Fees:
- RINA Member: £800 (Early Rate available until 24 April 2026) / £900 (Full Rate)
- Non Member: £900 (Early Rate available until 24 April 2026) /£1000 (Full Rate)
- Student*: Free
- Author: £200
- Additional Author: £800
- Concession (Recent Graduate and Retired): £350
- Concession (MOD/Navy): £700
* Please note: Students registering for this event must provide a valid RINA Membership Number. If you are not yet a student member, please find details on how to join RINA here.
(All prices are ex-VAT)
hear from leading naval experts
Hear directly from senior naval operators, submarine designers, engineers, and industry partners sharing real-world projects, research, and lessons learned. Past presenters at Warship 2025 included representatives from the Royal Navy, BMT, University College London, University of Strathclyde, Damen Naval, Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Babcock International, Kongsberg Maritime, Safeguard Engineering, and many more.
Sessions span submarine design, sustainability and energy efficiency, autonomy and digital engineering, and safety, risk assessment, and human factors, delivering practical, evidence-based insight relevant to current and future submarine programmes.
Building on this foundation, Warship 2026 Submarines will focus on advancing submarine capability through deeper technical content, focused discussion, and cross-sector collaboration.
Topics:
- Technology Insertion
- International fleet management
- Collaborative procurement
- Application of Intelligent Systems / Lean Crewing Considerations
- Design for Availability
- Digitalisation in Submarines
- Driving down through life cost
- Human-Autonomy Teaming and Human Factors Considerations in Design
- Innovative power systems and energy storage
- Novel materials and underwater application
- Streamlining build processes. Reduction of time and cost
- Survivability and evacuation (escape and rescue)
- Stealth Technologies
- Sustainability
- Quantum Technology
Submit your abstract by 4 February 2026 here.
Registration:
Cancellations received in writing up to two weeks before the event takes place will be subject to administration charge of £200. Cancellations received after this time cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however, this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the RINA Events Team. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the content and timing of the programme. In the unlikely event that RINA cancels the event for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
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Filming/Photography:
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