Asia's Leading Platform for Critical Underwater Infrastructure Protection 25 - 26 February 2027 l Singapore
Securing Critical Underwater Infrastructure for the Next Era of Defence
The seabed has become the world's newest strategic frontier. As geopolitical tensions intensify across the South China Sea, the Strait of Hormuz and other critical maritime corridors, nations are accelerating investments in subsea security & defence to protect deep-sea data cables, offshore energy assets and critical underwater infrastructure. Subsea Security & Defence 2027 is where naval leaders, defence ministries, maritime security agencies, policymakers and technology innovators come together to shape the future of maritime defence, strengthen operational resilience and forge the partnerships needed to secure the underwater domain.
Join the leaders defining the next generation of undersea security, register today to be part of the conversations, technologies and collaborations shaping the future beneath the waves.
APAC Subsea Security & Defence Opportunity: By the Numbers
US$38 B
Estimated global underwater warfare and subsea security platform market.
6.8-9.2% CAGR
Forecast market growth through the next decade.
7.25-13.76%
Growth rate for the subsea security and maritime defense market in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Key Markets: USA, EU, Asia-Pacific & Middle East
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Regional executive summit to shape the future of subsea security and defence.
Why Join Us?
Featured Speakers
Nelson McMillan
Maritime Strategy Expert, Assistant Defence Attache to UK Government
British High Commission
Asha Hemrajani
Senior Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for National Security
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Adrian Ang U-Jin
Research Fellow and Coordinator of US Programme
Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Ivo Schneider
Captain of German Navy
Defence Attaché
WHAT TO EXPECT AT SUBSEA SECURITY & DEFENSE?
2 DAYS OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS, PRACTICAL LEARNING & INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Day 1 | Executive Summit
Explore the Strategies Shaping Subsea Security & Defence’s Future
Day 1 provides a high-level geopolitical and macroeconomic view of global undersea security, mapping out regional threat environments, global regulatory policies, and multi-domain defense frameworks. Attendees will network with naval primes, telecom giants, and government buyers on the main exhibition floor, making it the ideal day to spot multi-billion dollar procurement pipelines and secure public-private partnerships.
You'll Explore:
- Securing Offshore Energy Arrays & Dual-Use Infrastructure
- Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI) Protection
- Physical & Cyber Hardening of Cable Landing Stations (CLS)
- Jurisdiction at Depth: Legal Frameworks, Grey-Zone Tactics, and Safeguarding Non-Combatant Subsea Assets
Day 2 | Executive Masterclass
Tactical Execution & Technical Deep-Dives
Day 2 shifts from high-level strategy to hands-on execution, offering intensive, technical training sessions and interactive roundtable simulations. This day is designed for engineering and security operators to run predictive AI threat simulations, deconstruct cybersecurity frameworks for subsea networks, and master the technical logistics of deploying real-time seabed monitoring arrays.
You'll Explore:
- Seabed Warfare & Subsurface Asymmetric Threats
- Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming (MUM-T) & Autonomous Fleet Integration
- Next-Generation Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) & Multi-Domain Subsurface Detection
- Seabed-to-Space Connectivity: Secure Underwater Communications & Data Relays
Who you will meet at Subsea Security & Defence
Heads / Chiefs / Director Level & Above for
- Naval Operations
- Chief of Staff
- Cyber and Information Security
- Energy Security
- Crisis Planning & Security
- Maritime
- Underwater Warfare Specialists
- Underwater Surveillance & Reconnaisance
- Maritime Infrastructure & Protection
- Commander Special Operations Forces
Fortifying the Frontlines of the Ocean: Surveillance, Cybersecurity, and Military Technology
Join the leading international forum convening experts to address the escalating challenges in underwater security, showcasing cutting-edge surveillance technologies, exploring the strategic military deployment of AUVs/ROVs, and developing robust cybersecurity solutions to protect critical subsea infrastructure, ensuring the safety and resilience of the underwater domain.
Subsea Surveillance and Security
Protection of Critical Subsea Infrastructure
AUVs and ROVs for Defence
Military Applications of Subsea Technology
Cybersecurity for Subsea Networks
Jurisdiction at Depth
Why Singapore?
Contribute to the Growth of the Subsea Defence & Security Industry
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Portfolio Director
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