Mission-Driven Innovation

Convening warfighter students, defense-focused faculty, industry, and government and military professionals at the Naval Postgraduate School to connect tech and innovation with operational needs and accelerate solutions for the warfighter.

Discover research, education & innovation at NPS
Participate in breakout groups, whiteboard sessions, & panels
Explore partnerships for testing, prototyping & deploying solutions
Network with warfighters, defense-focused faculty, government & industry

Save the Date for Converge @ NPS

22-24 July 2026 | Monterey, California

This summer’s event is strategically aligned with the annual International Alumni Symposium. More than 60 international alumni and senior leaders are expected to participate in select Converge sessions, including the exhibitor showcase. Expanded programming during the week also includes the NVIDIA DGX GB300 ribbon cutting and a fireside chat with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on July 22.

The Exhibitor application window opens May 18 and closes June 12.
Limited Exhibitor spaces are available. Exhibitor application submission does not guarantee participation.
We are implementing an exhibitor participation fee of $2,500, to be paid in late June upon selection.
Included for registered exhibitors: Four tickets to join us on July 23 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for an exclusive evening with the Monterey Peninsula community, NPS students, leadership, international alumni and guests.

Continue the conversation with Athena

All research projects, exhibitors and collaborative opportunities from Converge @ NPS are now available in Athena. Your Daily Briefing on the Athena Home Tab will surface Converge-related projects immediately upon login.

>> Discover additional collaborations and over 2 million resources related to your areas of interests.

>> Connect to NPS students and faculty, government/military attendees, industry partners and subject matter experts.
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>> Share ideas, project requirements, and resource based comments with Converge attendees, all Athena users, or focused Access Groups.
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Beyond the event, Athena serves as the repository for all completed, current, proposed, and requested research at NPS and across the DoW - giving you the ability to discover additional resources and opportunities that align with your interests.

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