PEP 2026 Waterside Reception: Celebrating Future Maritime Engineers

When
15 Apr 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Spaces left
273
Registered
27 registrants

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Guest
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All industry partners, ASNE Members, students and guest are welcome.

Join us for the Emerging Workforce PEP Waterside Reception, held in conjunction with PEP 2026, the national collegiate electric boat race. Hosted by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council at Waterside District in Norfolk, this reception is a wonderful opportunity to meet the next generation of young engineers and hear directly from students about their PEP projects and innovations.

With 45+ universities and 55+ student-built boats participating, EP26 will showcase collegiate engineering talent from across the country.

We are also pleased to feature ASNE Tidewater speaker Mr. Ed Hulick (SES), P.E., Site Director at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Norfolk Site, including the Combatant Craft Division. As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Mr. Hulick brings valuable insight into maritime engineering, innovation, and workforce leadership.

This event is free to attend, so please invite your industry friends and colleagues to join us in celebrating and encouraging the next generation of maritime engineers.

Regional Maritime Training System

Join us for the Emerging Workforce PEP Waterside Reception, held in conjunction with PEP 2026, the national collegiate electric boat race. The Reception is Hosted by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council The Waterside District Venue in Norfolk. Please come out and meet the next generation of young engineers and ask them questions about their PEP !!!

With 45+ universities and 55+ student-built boats participating, EP26 will showcase collegiate engineering talent from across the country.

We are also pleased to feature the ASNE Tidewater Speaker : Mr. Ed Hulick (SES), P.E., Site Director at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Norfolk Site, including the Combatant Craft Division.

As a member of the Senior Executive Service, Mr. Hulick brings valuable insight into maritime engineering, innovation, and workforce leadership.

This event is free to attend, so please feel free to invite your industry friends and colleagues to join us in celebrating the next generation of maritime engineers.