January 17th - 24th, 2027

CMMC at Sea​

An immersive, cruise‑based summit bringing together C3PAOs, RPOs, MSPs, defense contractors, and technology leaders for training, collaboration, and real‑world CMMC insight.

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What Is CMMC at Sea?

CMMC at Sea is a first-of-its-kind leadership summit bringing together the organizations shaping the CMMC ecosystem in a focused, collaborative environment.

Hosted aboard Celebrity Beyond, the event combines structured programming, practitioner training, executive-level discussions, and high-value networking into a single immersive experience. Unlike traditional conferences, CMMC at Sea is intentionally designed around sea days, creating dedicated time for learning, conversation, and collaboration without the distractions of a typical event venue.

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7-Night Caribbean Sailing

Professional programming is scheduled primarily on sea days, with port days reserved for optional excursions and informal networking.

Who Should Be on This Cruise?

CMMC at Sea is designed for leaders, practitioners, and partners across the CMMC ecosystem who want deeper conversations, practical insight, and meaningful connections beyond a traditional conference setting.

C3PAOs

Assessment organizations and assessors seeking peer collaboration and insight into evolving CMMC requirements.

RPOs & Consultants

Advisors supporting organizations through CMMC readiness, remediation, and certification.

MSPs & MSSPs

Service providers building and managing secure environments for defense contractors.

Defense Contractors

Organizations preparing for CMMC certification or strengthening cybersecurity maturity.

Technology Providers

Vendors supporting CMMC-aligned security, compliance, and infrastructure solutions.

Policy & Industry Leaders

Professionals shaping or monitoring the future direction of CMMC and defense cybersecurity.

Whether you are directly involved in assessments, supporting organizations through compliance, or preparing your own company for certification, CMMC at Sea is built to support informed, practical discussions across experience levels.

Why Take CMMC to Sea?

Because meaningful conversations happen when people have time to slow down.

CMMC at Sea is intentionally designed to bring leaders across the CMMC ecosystem together in a focused collaborative environment that balances structured programming with space to relax connect and think clearly.

How the Experience Is Structured

CMMC at Sea is designed to combine CMMC training, leadership discussion, and professional networking with an environment that allows people to slow down and engage more thoughtfully. Instead of packed schedules and overlapping sessions, the experience is structured to create focus during programming and flexibility outside of it.

By aligning sessions with the cruise itinerary, CMMC at Sea creates space for learning, collaboration, and real connection across the CMMC community while still allowing time to relax and enjoy the setting.

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Sea Days

Core training sessions, panels, and leadership discussions take place during sea days, when attendees are fully available to participate without competing demands.

Port Days

Port days are intentionally lighter, giving attendees the option to enjoy excursions, informal networking, or personal time while remaining connected to the event and community.

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CMMC at Sea offers sponsors direct access to leaders across the CMMC ecosystem in a high‑value networking environment. Sponsorships are designed to create visibility, engagement, and meaningful interaction throughout the week, not just during scheduled sessions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

CMMC at Sea offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities designed for meaningful visibility, direct engagement, and real connection with leaders across the CMMC ecosystem.

  • Direct Access to the CMMC Ecosystem

    Connect with C3PAOs, RPOs, MSPs, consultants, defense contractors, and technology partners actively working in the CMMC space.

  • High Value Networking Environment

    The cruise setting creates extended opportunities for conversation and relationship building that traditional conferences do not allow.

  • Position Your Brand as a CMMC Leader

    Align your organization with a first of its kind CMMC leadership summit focused on collaboration and practical insight.

  • Targeted Visibility

    Sponsorships are integrated into programming, networking events, and shared experiences throughout the week.

Organizations and Voices Shaping CMMC at Sea

CMMC at Sea is built in collaboration with experienced organizations and industry leaders. Below are a selection of confirmed participants, with additional speakers and sponsors to be announced.

Confirmed Speakers

Stacy Bostjanick

Former DoD CIO for Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity

Title Sponsor

Edwards Performance Solutions

CMMC assessment, advisory, and training provider supporting the Defense Industrial Base

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Sponsorship opportunities at CMMC at Sea are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the experience for both attendees and sponsors. Availability is offered on a first‑come basis and may change as packages are filled.

Why Sponsor CMMC at Sea?

A more intentional environment for learning collaboration and connection across the CMMC community.

How CMMC at Sea Is Different From a Traditional Conference

CMMC at Sea is intentionally designed as an alternative to the traditional CMMC conference model. Instead of compressing complex topics into packed days, the event creates space for learning, discussion, and connection over the course of an entire week.

By aligning structured programming with the cruise itinerary, attendees have time to engage deeply during sessions and continue conversations beyond the meeting room. This approach supports more thoughtful dialogue, stronger relationships, and practical insight across the CMMC ecosystem.

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  • Focused Programming

    Core training sessions, panels, and leadership discussions are scheduled primarily during sea days, allowing attendees to participate without competing demands.

  • Designed for the CMMC Community

    The experience brings together C3PAOs, RPOs, service providers, contractors, and technology partners in a shared environment built for collaboration.

  • Space to Recharge

    The structure of the week allows time to step away, reflect, and recharge, supporting a more productive and sustainable learning experience.

Get Involved at CMMC at Sea

If you want a seat at the table, this is how you get there. CMMC at Sea is shaped by the organizations and voices that help move the CMMC ecosystem forward.

Apply to Speak

We are inviting practitioners and industry leaders to contribute to panels, discussions, and sessions focused on real world CMMC experience and insight.

Sponsor the Event

CMMC at Sea offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities designed to create meaningful visibility, engagement, and connection with leaders across the CMMC ecosystem.

Cruise Rooms & Event Pricing Overview

You are booking a cruise room aboard Celebrity Beyond, which includes lodging, meals, Wi‑Fi, beverages, and onboard entertainment for the full seven‑night sailing. The starting prices shown below include both the cruise room and the required $500 CMMC at Sea conference access fee, which is automatically added one time per room. Optional CCP at Sea training may be added for $850 per person by anyone who chooses to participate.

Interior Room

No windows · comfortable inside space
Starting At $4,454
92
Includes required $500 conference access (per room)
  • All meals and standard dining
  • Wi‑Fi and beverage package
  • Cruise accommodations and onboard entertainment
  • Windowless interior stateroom
  • Approx. 181–202 sq. ft.
  • Seating area, bathroom, and storage
  • Flat‑screen TV and in‑room amenities

Infinite Veranda Room

Floor‑to‑ceiling window · indoor‑outdoor living
Starting At $5,258
92
Includes required $500 conference access (per room)
  • All meals and standard dining
  • Wi‑Fi and beverage package
  • Cruise accommodations and onboard entertainment
  • Floor‑to‑ceiling window that opens to the sea
  • Sunlight and ocean views without a traditional balcony
  • Approx. 243 sq. ft. total living space
  • Seating area, bathroom, and storage
  • Flat‑screen TV and in‑room amenities
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Conference access is required to attend CMMC at Sea and is charged one time per room, regardless of how many guests share the cabin.

CCP at Sea Training

Optional Add‑On

$850 per person

CCP at Sea is optional, structured training that can be added by any individual who chooses to participate, on top of the cruise accommodations and required conference access already included with the room. Guests sharing the same room may make different training selections.

How the CCP at Sea Program Works

CCP at Sea takes place on each sea day from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is designed to provide practical insight into the CMMC framework while still leaving time to enjoy the cruise experience.

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CMMC at Sea Pricing, Explained

Rooms for CMMC at Sea start at a base cruise price of $3,954.92 for an Interior Room. To participate in the event, a required $500 conference fee is automatically added to the room, bringing the starting total to $4,454.92. That $500 fee is charged one time per cabin, so everyone sharing the room receives full conference access. CCP at Sea training is optional and can be added for $850 per person by anyone who chooses to participate. Room prices may vary by configuration, and full room selection will be available once registration opens.

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Room descriptions, amenities, images, videos, dimensions, and related content are provided for reference and are derived from publicly available materials published by Celebrity Cruises. This information is presented to help attendees understand the general stateroom options available aboard Celebrity Beyond. CMMC at Sea is an independent professional event and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or operated by Celebrity Cruises, its parent companies, or its subsidiaries. Celebrity Cruises does not manage or oversee CMMC at Sea programming, speakers, training, sponsorships, or registration. Cruise accommodations, onboard services, guest conduct policies, privacy practices, health and safety requirements, and sailing operations are managed exclusively by Celebrity Cruises and are subject to their official terms and conditions. Final stateroom layouts, features, amenities, availability, and pricing are determined by Celebrity Cruises and may vary. Participation in CMMC at Sea does not modify, replace, or supersede any cruise line policies. All guests sailing aboard Celebrity Beyond are responsible for reviewing and complying with Celebrity Cruises’ guest terms, privacy policies, and related requirements.

CCP at Sea training is optional and priced per person for those who choose to participate.

How Registration and Pricing Work

CMMC at Sea combines a seven‑night cruise with conference programming and optional CCP training. Because of this format, registration and pricing work differently than a traditional conference.

Cruise accommodations are priced per cabin and include lodging, meals, Wi‑Fi, beverages, and onboard entertainment. Access to the CMMC at Sea conference is priced per cabin, meaning everyone sharing a stateroom receives a conference pass.

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CCP at Sea training fees apply only to participants enrolled in the training program.

  • Per‑Cabin Pricing

    Registration cost applies per stateroom, not per person.

  • Two Ways to Attend

    Conference access for all cabin occupants, with optional CCP at Sea training per person.

  • Cruise Booked Separately

    Cabins are reserved with our travel partner after registration interest is submitted.

  • What Your Cabin Includes

    Your cabin includes meals, Wi‑Fi, beverages, onboard entertainment, and cruise accommodations.

  • Group Savings Built In

    Many cabins allow 2nd, 3rd, and 4th guests to sail free, which helps reduce per‑person cost.

The Celebrity Beyond

Learn More About the Ship

Celebrity Beyond is one of the newest, most advanced ships in the Celebrity fleet, offering modern luxury designed for both relaxation and meaningful connection.

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  • Industry Networking

    Expansive open-air decks, sophisticated lounges, and beautifully designed gathering spaces that create a premium setting for networking and collaboration

  • Exceptional Dining & Hospitality

    Guests enjoy access to a wide range of dining experiences, from casual cafés to awardwinning specialty restaurants, alongside premium bars and lounges

  • Innovative Spaces for Events

    Dedicated meeting/conference facilities equipped with professional AV and flexible seating layouts, ideal for keynote sessions, panels, and sponsor-led presentations

  • Relaxation & Entertainment

    When sessions conclude, attendees enjoy pools, live entertainment, rooftop venues, wellness facilities, and curated shore excursions throughout the Caribbean

Wifi and Drink Package Included

Accommodations include premium Wi-Fi, beverage package, welcome bottle of wine, and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th guests sail free; included with every cabin!

Shaping the Conversation at CMMC at Sea

CMMC at Sea brings together experienced practitioners and industry leaders to share real-world insight, lessons learned, and forward-looking perspectives on CMMC implementation and assessment. These conversations are driven by real experience and designed to encourage thoughtful, candid dialogue.

Who Should Consider Speaking

Conversation Themes We Are Exploring

Sessions and discussions at CMMC at Sea are grounded in real-world experience and reflect the topics organizations are actively navigating today.

For teams and stakeholders

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The sponsorship prospectus provides a concise summary of available packages, inclusions, and event details designed for internal review or distribution. It’s a helpful reference for considering options or sharing with stakeholders.

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