Surface Warships 2026 Agenda

Surface Warships 2026 brings together senior naval decision-makers and industry leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing today's surface fleets.

Taking place in Tróia, Portugal, on 13-14 October 2026, the Surface Warships 2026 will examine topics ranging from missile and drone threats, fleet regeneration, and shipbuilding resilience to digital transformation, autonomous systems, and the development of future surface combatants.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to attend a pre-conference visit to CEOM on 12 October, including operational briefings from the Portuguese Navy and live demonstrations of cutting-edge maritime technologies.

Download the agenda to explore:

• Keynotes and case studies from senior leaders across NATO, allied navies, and international defence organisations.

• The latest updates on major surface combatant programmes, including FREMM EVO, Horizon Modernisation, and the European Combat Vessel initiative.

• Lessons learned from current operations in contested maritime environments, including the Black Sea, Red Sea, High North, and Strait of Hormuz. Insights into fleet modernisation, modular shipbuilding, interoperability, and industrial resilience.

• Discussions on integrating uncrewed and autonomous systems across surface, subsurface, and aerial domains.

• Details of the exclusive CEOM site visit, including REPMUS26 takeaways and live demonstrations of UUV, USV, and UAV capabilities.