Register Now for the SUT – US Society for Underwater Technology 60th Anniversary Celebration & Curran Lecture – Sept 10, 2026 – Houston, TX

September 10, 2026
5:00 PM (U.S. Central Time)
Duncan Hall, Rice University, Houston, Texas

Join the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT-US) as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary with an evening of learning, networking, and recognition. The event begins with the annual Curran Lecture, followed by a networking reception, the 60th Anniversary Celebration, and the Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Curran Lecture

This year’s distinguished lecturer is Dr. James G. Bellingham, PhD, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Exploration Robotics and Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy.

Dr. Bellingham is a recognized leader in autonomous marine robotics with more than 30 years of experience advancing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for defense, industry, and scientific research. His career includes leadership roles at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, MIT Sea Grant, and Bluefin Robotics. He has led ocean exploration missions around the world and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Event Highlights

• Annual Curran Lecture presented by Dr. James G. Bellingham
• Networking with professionals from the offshore and marine technology community
• SUT-US 60th Anniversary Celebration
• Scholarship Award Ceremony

Whether you’re a long-time member, a young professional, or new to the industry, this special event offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues while celebrating six decades of innovation and achievement in underwater technology.