Why you cannot afford to miss Future Naval Plans 2008:

Defence IQ’s 7th Future Naval Plans & Requirements 2008 is Europe’s leading annual naval forum. It is an essential tool for leading naval figures to come together and discuss future needs and doctrinal evolution. Through a combination of addressing key issues and profiling current programmes and requirements, a detailed picture is built up over two days that will equip you for the year ahead.

• Don’t miss the opportunity to examine the future of the Royal Navy and hear expert insights into local and global maritime security
• Discover the strategic vision of the French Navy from 2008 and beyond
• Hear, for the first time, the latest challenges facing the Royal Australian Navy: Charting the course to 2025
• An exclusive insight into the future role of the US Navy within Europe
• An insight into the future needs and requirements of the Royal Norwegian Navy, a look at fleet composition in times of change

In addition to briefings from senior decision makers, you also have the opportunity to expand upon the conference agenda through a dedicated post-conference masterclass. Focusing on maritime security and developments in the Asia-Pacific region, this masterclass will examine some of the major obstacles and challenges faced in this region.

2008's Outstanding Speaker Panel Includes:

• Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Commander, Sri Lanka Navy
• Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB (R’td), International Defence Consultant & Former Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment Capability), UK MoD
• Rear Admiral David J. Mercer, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Commander, Maritime Air Naples, US Navy
• Rear Admiral Stephen Verwaerde, Deputy Chief Plans & Programmes, French Navy
• Rear Admiral Juan Martinez-Nuñez, Chief of Plans & Policy Division, Spanish Navy
• Commodore A Jai Singh, Naval Advisor, Indian High Commission London, Indian Navy
• Commodore Kapsikoyiannis, Armament Director, Hellenic Navy
• Captain Dan Cloyd, Director Strategic Action Group, US Navy
• Captain Niels A. K. Olsen, Assistant Chief of Staff Plans and Policy, Royal Danish Navy
• Captain William Martin, Naval Adviser, London, Royal Australian Navy
• Commander De Jonge, Head Section AAW, Naval Requirements, Netherlands Ministry of Defence
• Commander Christopher Hoey, Naval Adviser, New Zealand Defence Staff, New Zealand High Commission, RNZN
• Dr Norman Friedman, International Naval Consultant & Author, British Destroyers and Frigates: The Second World and After
• Professor Eric Grove, Director Centre for International Security and War Studies, University of Salford
• Stefano Ferraris, Manager of Surface Vessel Basic Design, FINCANTIERI Naval Vessel Business Unit
• Jason Alderwick, Maritime Analyst, The International Institute for Strategic Studies
• Commander Mike Mason, International Relations Expert, Centre for Defence and International Studies & Principal Consultant, Systems Consultant Services
• Commodore Richard J Lord CBE MSc Royal Navy (Rtd), Director Marketing and Sales, Naval, CCM Ltd

Don't miss:

The Gala Dinner and the inaugural presentation of The Ashmore Award presented by the former admiral of the fleet Sir Edward Ashmore himself aboard HMS Belfast on 20th May – The Ashmore Award Explained

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time .

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