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Dr. Thomas Fu — Office of Naval Research (ONR) Executive Director performing the duties of Chief of Naval Research — addresses attendees during ONR’s Innovation Industry Days (I2D) event. I2D, in conjunction with ONR’s Focus Area Technical Exchanges (ONR TECHx), brought together participants from the defense, commercial and emerging technology sectors to accelerate warfighter capabilities for the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls)

To develop accelerated warfighter capabilities, the Office of Naval Research will host an Innovation Industry Days (I2D) event from Monday, Sept. 21, to Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. This multi-day event will spotlight critical science and technology (S&T) roadmaps projected over the next 15 years.

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao speaks during a celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Office of Naval Research, held July 31 at the Pentagon Auditorium. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Walls)