The Maritime ISR 2026 conference focuses on advancing maritime intelligence and security, bringing together senior NATO naval leadership, operational experts, coast guards, port authorities, and government agencies to discuss collaboration and interoperability across maritime operations.
The conference will examine how real-time data fusion, multi-domain sensor integration, and situational awareness tools are supporting operational decision-making and effectiveness in maritime environments.
Attendees will also gain insight into maritime security challenges, including tracking dark vessels and leveraging intelligence for real-time decision advantage.
When is Maritime ISR 2026?
Maritime ISR 2026 will take place on 13–14 October 2026.
Conference Themes
The conference agenda will focus on maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance across underwater, surface, aerial, and space-based operational environments.
Sessions will examine maritime situational awareness, ISR interoperability, data accessibility and reliability, and the integration of aerial and underwater technologies.
The event will also address geopolitical tensions, trends in ISR technologies, and NATO initiatives designed to improve ISR interoperability.
What’s On?
The two-day agenda will explore the challenges faced by maritime operators from the seabed to space, with focused sessions dedicated to aerial and underwater technologies.
The conference will open with a strategic analysis on maritime operations, defense, and security delivered by the new NATO ISR Force Commander. This session will examine geopolitical tensions, developments in ISR technologies, and NATO initiatives focused on improving ISR interoperability.
Dedicated sessions led by the UK Hydrographic Office and London Tech-Bridge will examine concerns surrounding the accessibility and reliability of operational data.
Attendees will also have opportunities to meet with civilian experts, industry professionals, solution providers, requirement setters, and ISR leaders involved in maritime operations.
Speakers
Confirmed speakers for Maritime ISR 2026 include:
- Rear Admiral Paul Flos, Programme Director, International Naval Materiel Cooperation, Netherlands Ministry of Defence
- Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello, Commander, Fourth Fleet, US Navy
- Rear Admiral Marco Casapieri, Commander, EUNAVFORMED Operation Irini
- Rear Admiral Richard Brophy, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, US Navy
- Rear Admiral Patrick Dougan, Incoming Commander, US Coast Guard Cyber Command
- Captain Charles Keith, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Naval Intelligence, Royal Navy
- Commander Christopher Heckman, Commanding Officer, Maritime Operational Support and Intelligence Centre, Royal Canadian Navy
- Commander Anja Anliker, J4 Staff Officer, Task Force Maven, NATO SHAPE
- and more…
Where is the Event?
Design Hotel
Tróia
Portugal
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