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ONR to Host Innovation Industry Days on Sept. 21–25

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ONR Innovation Industry Days (I2D)
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.

For Immediate Release: Aug 05, 2026
By Cherish T. Gilmore, Office of Naval Research

ARLINGTON, Va. — To develop accelerated warfighter capabilities, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) 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.

Registration closes Friday, August 21 at 4 p.m. Eastern, and there is no registration fee for participation. Specific Focus Area days within that week will be provided to registrants.

“Innovation Industry Days present an excellent opportunity to collaborate with industry and discuss the Navy and Marine Corps' most pressing research needs and challenges,” said Chief of Naval Research Dr. Rachel Riley. “This sharing of knowledge will empower us to continue to shape the future, overcome hurdles and deliver dominant warfighting capabilities to the Fleet and Force.”

During the Sept. 21–25 event, ONR leadership and program officers will brief attendees on key technology portfolios, offering opportunities for direct questions and answers. Additionally, each briefer will host dedicated office hours, providing attendees with a valuable opportunity for personalized, one-on-one engagement. Crucially, the event will focus on identifying and filling future technology gaps across 11 key Focus Areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy
  • Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and Naval Space
  • Directed Energy and Kinetic Systems
  • Materials and Electronics
  • Human and Biological Systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Naval Engineering
  • Naval Aerospace
  • Ocean Atmosphere and Space
  • Power and Energy
  • Undersea Systems

ONR seeks to engage traditional, non-traditional, commercial, and innovative partners interested in addressing the Department of the Navy’s future operational and technological needs in these domains.

Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Walk-in registrations will not be permitted. Registration closes on Friday, August 21, 2026.

To register, and learn more details about the Innovation Industry Days, click here.

Cherish T. Gilmore is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.

About the Office of Naval Research

This year, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) marks its 80th anniversary. For 80 years, ONR — including headquarters, ONR Global and the Naval Research Laboratory — has been a leader in advancing American naval warfighter readiness and dominance through innovations in science and technology for the Navy and Marine Corps. Today, ONR’s continued dedication to providing the Fleet and Force with the technological edge is catalyzing the advancement and delivery of combat systems, sensors, weapons, materials, robotic and autonomous systems and numerous other state-of-the-art, naval platforms and capabilities.