Hosted At
The Navy League Building
The Navy League hosts eight Special Topic Breakfasts a year. These events feature prominent guest speakers from the defense industry, who discuss fascinating topics relevant to our members. While this is a benefit to corporate members, anyone interested in these educational events are welcome to register for tickets. In addition to learning about the specified topic, attendees also enjoy a lovely catered breakfast, and engage in beneficial corporate networking.
Media are not permitted unless indicated otherwise below.
Sponsored By
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Featuring
Stephen M. Carmel
Administrator of MARAD at U.S. Department of Transportation
This event is complimentary for our Corporate members, uniformed military personnel, and civilian federal employees. For all other attendees, the registration fee is $50.
For information on corporate member access, please contact Leticia Click.
First time registering? You’ll need to create an account. Simply select “Don’t have an account?” to begin.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Lobby Conference Room
Navy League of the United States Building
2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Schedule of Events
6:45 AM – Registration and Coffee Service Opens
7:15 AM – Breakfast Buffet Served
8:00 AM – Welcome Remarks
8:05 AM – Keynote Remarks
8:30 AM – Q & A
8:55 AM – Closing Remarks
9:00 AM – Program Concludes
Past Special Topic Breakfast Speakers
RADM Peter Small
Chief Engineer & Naval Sea Systems Command Deputy Commander for NSE. Commander, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers.
BGen Robert Brodie
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for Expeditionary Warfare, USMC.
VADM Karl Thomas
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6 / Director of Naval Intelligence.
VADM John Skillman
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, N8, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
ADM James W. Kilby
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
LtGen Eric Austin
RADM Chad L. Jacoby
Deputy Commandant for Systems (DCS)
U.S. Coast Guard
RADM Adam “Kujo” Kijek
Director, Office of Warfighting Advantage
RDML Jason P. Tama
USCG Commander, Coast Guard Cyber Command
BGen Tamara L. Campbell
USMC, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command
RDML David P. Walt
Director, Programming Division, OPNAV N80
BGen S. Lee Meyer
Director, Expeditionary Warfare (OPNAV N95)
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