
The Innovation Expo is part of the Carrier Team One (CT1) Annual Community Event. CT1’s mission is to improve the performance and availability of Navy aircraft carriers. CT1 accomplishes this through process improvement as well as leveraging digital capabilities and technology.
Innovation Expo
Tuesday 5/16
DETAILS
The Innovation Expo is part of the Carrier Team One (CT1) Annual Community Event. CT1’s mission is to improve the performance and availability of Navy aircraft carriers. CT1 accomplishes this through process improvement as well as leveraging digital capabilities and technology.
Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
- Exhibitors participating in the Innovation Expo will have the opportunity to showcase a wide variety of next-generation technologies that could contribute to the mission of the Navy’s aircraft carrier maintenance community.
- This will be a great opportunity for end users to get hands-on experience with your technology. To provide the most impact, actual demonstrations of capabilities when applicable are highly encouraged.
- Along with gaining high visibility for your technology, you’ll learn about opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing among the leading technology experts who serve the Navy’s aircraft carrier maintenance community. High-ranking authorities and experts in the field, including US Navy Admirals and NAVSEA innovation team specialists, will be in attendance to engage with company representatives and view demonstrations. Based on the demonstration, they will assess the usefulness of the technology or process and how the implementation would add value and align with the Navy’s overall mission.
Following the CT1 Innovation Expo, exhibitors will participate in the Technology Exchange and Adoption event. This opportunity will include exhibitions and participation in workshops at the NCMS Norfolk office Assembly Building from May 17-18. This event will involve staff from NAVSEA Warfare Center Sustainment and Repair, among others.
CT1 ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT
Norfolk Waterside Marriot
235 E Main St,
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tuesday, May 16th
8:00 am – Noon
Exhibitor Setup
12:45 pm
Group 1 visits the Expo
1:45 pm
Group 2 visits the Expo
2:45 pm
Group 3 visits the Expo
3:30 pm
Down time
4:30 pm
Expo and reception
6:30 pm
Exhibitor tear down
TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE AND ADOPTION
Assembly Building
400 Granby St,
Norfolk, VA 23510
Wednesday, May 17th
8:00 am
Additional Teardown time at Norfolk Waterside Marriot if needed
8:30 – 10:00 am
Exhibitor Setup
10:00 am
Challenges in Sustainment and Repair
12:00 pm
Lunch Break / Exhibiting
1:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Bridging the Gap
- 1:10 pm
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Overview, how Navy SBIR is used to fill gaps, and how the program is leveraged to transition R&D to meet those needs. (Brian Shipley, SBIR/STTR Commercialization Director) - 2:15 pm
DoN Small Business opportunities, lessons learned, and how to participate (Ms. Arveice Washington, DoN Small Business Director) - 3:15 pm
National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Overview, what the Transition Cell can help with, and how to connect (Mr. Chris Fotiadis/Mr. Eric Horan, NSIN Transition Cell) - 4:00 pm
NavalX Tech Bridges Overview and how to connect(Mr. Gerrold Walker, Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge)
5:00 pm
Reception
Thursday, May 18th
10:00 am
Carrier Visit
12:00 pm
Lunch Break / Exhibiting
1:00 pm
Workshop (More Details to come)
*Times and locations are subject to change.
Technology Problem Statements
- Modernize our current carrier business processes
- Increase the efficiency of our carrier deck plate processes
- Awareness of technology that is available to implement on carrier avails
Ideas for Project interest:
- Tank inspections
- Remote Operating Gear for inspections of tanks and hulls
- Product Model demonstration of Ford Class, 3D modeling
- Digital technology to optimize scheduling work
- Digital technology for planning and or integration and systems
- Monitoring of ships equipment during test
- Condenser cleaning
- Laser Scanning for shipchecking
- 3D modeling tools to assist with overhauling equipment
- 3D printing
- Ability to recreate obsolete material, additive manufacturing
- AI/ML to automate our data transfer
- Material tracking
- Preservation coating, specifically cold spray
- Laser Ablation
- Different kinds of ROVs (visual inspection, etc.)
- Boroscope to have better visual for inspection (Flex solutions, xx)
- Automation and welding
- Cloud computing
- Software for automated dashboards
- Blasting
- Machine cleaning
- Bending of pipe/vent/metals
- Thread quality control
- Technologies for material storage and organization
- PPE vending machines, control
- Portal tools (deburring, etc.)
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Show Carrier Team One how you can solve their maintenance needs.
Exhibitor Registration Ends: Monday 5/1
Exhibiting at the Innovation Expo
Exhibition spaces are limited so reserve yours quickly. Additionally, only one space will be allocated per company.
This will be a great opportunity for the end-users to get hands-on experience with your technology. To provide the most impact, actual demonstrations of capabilities when applicable are highly encouraged.
If you have any questions about being an exhibitor, please contact eventsupport@ncms.org
Exhibiting Details
Exhibit Space: Exhibitor registration includes one 6’ table with (2) chairs. Due to limited space, only one exhibitor space will be allocated per company.
Wifi Internet Access: Provided.
Shipping:Should items be shipped to the Norfolk Waterside Marriott for your event they can arrive as early as 3 days prior to the event. Any shipments that arrive earlier than 3 days, are subject to $5.00 per box/item per day. Please mark all packages for your event as follows:
HOLD FOR: AND / Name of contact
EVENT NAME/BOOTH #:
EVENT DATE:
235 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Total number of boxes (i.e. 1 of 4)
All items that need to be shipped after the event must have a pre-paid shipping label. It is also the exhibitor’s responsibility to schedule package pick-up.
Load in / Load out: This is only permitted at the loading dock located off Atlantic Avenue. Martin’s Lane loading bay may be utilized for exhibits taking place in the Norfolk Ballroom. Hotel’s Loss Prevention staff must be present and authorize access. The Hotel Lobby is restricted. The Hotel cannot guarantee the availability of bell carts or the use of a flatbed, it is best for exhibitors to bring their own carts.
Electricity: Electricity is available throughout the room. Extension cords and power strips will not be provided. It is encouraged to bring your own.
Teardown: TBD
Event Security: No security staffing will be provided during the event or after hours for the exhibition area. Be sure to remove valuable items each evening.
Parking: Trucks and containers may be parked temporarily at the dock entrance and must be removed as soon as they are emptied. Under no circumstances can they be left on the property overnight. If exhibitors are in a standard vehicle, they must park in one of the designated parking garages and unload from there.
Security / Loss Prevention: The Norfolk Waterside Marriott will not assume responsibility for any damage or loss of any property, merchandise, or articles brought to the event. Arrangements may be made through your Event Manager for the security of the exhibition space.
How to get the most out of your participation at an NCMS Technology Showcase
Each exhibitor’s space will be visited by individuals representing Government, Industry, and Academia. Please have a prepared “elevator” description of your technology and how it will benefit maintenance and sustainment efforts. This prepared speech should engage your audience quickly. Be prepared to demonstrate your technology or offer a short presentation on how your technology works. Be sure that you have deliverables that speak to the benefits of your technology, and if possible, create handouts or other marketing collateral.
Actionable Items
- Make sure your team has an elevator speech. Be prepared to describe your technology solution/service and its benefits in 30 seconds or less.
- Demo, demo, demo! Demonstrations draw attention at the event.
- Bring plenty of collateral!
- Keep your exhibit space staffed. Traffic is unpredictable and intermittent, so plan to have a representative at your table during all show hours.
- Refrain from packing up or leaving before the event ends. An empty tabletop reflects poorly upon your company/organization.
- Online Directory: As a part of exhibitor registration, you are required to submit company and technical abstracts. To make a lasting impact, be sure to complete this package by submitting your logo and quad chart to eventsupport@ncms.org.
EXHIBITORS | FOCUS AREA |
---|---|
10X Engineered Materials, LLC | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
Aging Aircraft Solutions | Business IT and Analytics |
AKTOptimize | Workforce Development / Visualization |
All Stream Services | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
Anglicotech | Business IT and Analytics |
Apellix | Enhanced Inspection |
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
BILT Incorporated | |
BlastOne International | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
Boston Engineering Corporation | Other |
Craitor | Advanced / Additive Manufacturing |
Discovery Democracy LLC | Enhanced Inspection |
DuraBrite Inc. | Other |
Edlore Inc. | Workforce Development / Visualization |
EFCO USA, Inc. | Other |
Electronics Service LLC | Reliability Improvement (Hardware) |
EWI | Advanced / Additive Manufacturing |
FASTORQ—A Snap-on Company | Reliability Improvement (Hardware) |
FiberQA, LLC | Enhanced Inspection |
FLX Solutions | CBM+ / Predictive Maintenance |
Frontier Technology Inc. | Business IT and Analytics |
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence | Enhanced Inspection |
Laser & Plasma Technologies | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
Maglogix, LLC | Reliability Improvement (Hardware) |
ORBIS Sibro, Inc. | Advanced / Additive Manufacturing |
Persistent Systems, LLC | Other |
Plitzie | Enhanced Inspection |
Siemens | Advanced / Additive Manufacturing |
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. | Advanced / Additive Manufacturing |
Specialty Chemical Corp. | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
StoneAge Inc / Terydon | Other |
SurClean Inc. | Coatings and Corrosion Prevention |
Western Technology Inc. | Energy, Environmental, Health, and Safety |
AREA INFO & LODGING
Carrier Team One: Annual Community Innovation Expo
Norfolk Waterside Marriot
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Virginia Beach
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach/Oceanfront
3601 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-300-5045
Norfolk Waterside
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
757-622-6664
Norfolk Waterside Marriot
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
757-627-4200
Entertainment
Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus / Nauticus Discover Center
One Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510
https://nauticus.org/
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
https://chrysler.org/
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, Virginia 23518-5337
https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/visit/
MacArthur Memorial
MacArthur Square Norfolk, VA 23510
http://www.macarthurmemorial.org/
APEX Entertainment
4621 Columbus Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462
apexentertainment.com
Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
MilitaryAviationMuseum.org
Top Golf
5444 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462
topgolf.com
Local Restaurants
Chicho’s Backstage
320 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://granby.chichospizza.com/
Luce
245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://lucenorfolk.com/
Circuit Social
258 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://thecircuitsocial.com/
Hair of the Dog Eatery
250 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://www.hairofthedogva.com/
Saltine
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://saltinenorfolk.com/
Grain
100 E Main Street 5th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://grainnorfolk.com/
The Grilled Cheese Bistro
345 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://thegrilledcheesebistro.com/
Granby Street Pizza
235 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://granbystreetpizza.com/
Hokkaido Sushi Bar
233 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://www.hokkaidosushibarnorfolk.com/
Ya Ya Asian Gourmet
109 College Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510-1907
https://yayaasian.com/
Buffalo Wild Wings
420 Monticello Ave Suite 150, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://www.buffalowildwings.com/
No Frill Bar And Grill
806 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
https://nofrillgrill.com/
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Exhibitor Tickets
All Carrier Team One: Annual Community Innovation Expo and Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop exhibitors will be assigned one exhibitor display space and one attendee registration for day one at the Carrier Team One event and both days of the Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop. If additional exhibition staff is needed, those individuals should register as event support.
Exhibitor (Deadline 5/1. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED): $225
Government Exhibitor (Individuals with an active, NON-CTR, .mil or .gov email address. Government contractors are not eligible for this ticket type.): $0
Best Practices for Submission of Exhibitor Materials
NCMS will provide attendees with a printed Exhibitor Directory that delivers a striking showcase for our exhibitors’ technology solutions. In addition, an online directory will be made available. Note that our government partners have requested that Quad Charts be submitted by all exhibitors. Those Charts will be the main place to profile your technology solutions.
To make the best possible use of the print and online space for the directory, we ask that participating exhibitors follow these instructions:
- Submit a 150-word description of your technology solution.
- Submit a 100-word description of your organization.
- Download the Quad Chart Template provided here, and save it as a PowerPoint file once complete. Each quadrant must be completed using Arial 12pt font face.
- For Problem Statement, describe what problem the technology is meant to solve (80 words maximum)
- For Solution Statement, describe the technology product or service (80 words maximum)
- For Benefits Statement, describe the expected impact of the technology (80 words maximum)
- For Graphics, insert photos or charts as needed. Please also submit the graphics in a high-resolution format (300 dpi) in a separate email.
Note: attempts to make the type smaller than 12 points so more than 80 words can fit in each quadrant may result in the submission being sent back. All quad charts should be emailed to eventsupport@ncms.org by 5/1/23.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be emailed to eventsupport@ncms.org by 5/1/23 to ensure a full refund. No refund will be given after 5/1/23.
We reserve the right to cancel any registration and deny access to this event as deemed warranted by NCMS.
Registration Form
Bookings are closed for this event.
Organizations must have an existing Exhibitor Registration completed prior to adding additional staff as exhibitor support. If you do not have an existing exhibitor registration, please click here.
Exhibitor Support Ticket
All Carrier Team One: Annual Community Innovation Expo and Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop exhibitor support staff will be admitted to day one at the Carrier Team One event and both days of the Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop.
Exhibitor Support (Deadline 5/1/23. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.): $225
Exhibitor Support Government (Individuals with an active, NON-CTR, .mil or .gov email address. Government contractors are not eligible for this ticket type.): $0
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be emailed to eventsupport@ncms.org by 5/1/23 to ensure a full refund. No refund will be given after 5/1/23.
We reserve the right to cancel any registration and deny access to this event as deemed warranted by NCMS.
Registration Form
Bookings are closed for this event.
The following registration is for Government attendees of the Technology Exchange and Adoption Workshop only.
Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop government attendees will be admitted to both days of the Technology Exchange & Adoption Workshop.
Government (Individuals with an active, NON-CTR, .mil or .gov email address. Government contractors are not eligible for this ticket type.): $0
Deadline 5/1/23. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.
Registration Form
Bookings are closed for this event.