Naval & Air Force Leaders to Gather at IMDEC

The biennial International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) provides a platform for regional naval forces and relevant stakeholders to tackle the growing threats in Africa's territorial waters and blue economy By Sarah Simpson / 09 Aug 2023

Discover Leading Defense Technology Solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading global suppliers
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
International Naval & Air Force Leaders to Gather at IMDEC
Follow DA

The 3rd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) is set to take place on 29-30 August 2023 at the Burma Hall, Ghana Armed Forces Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.

The newly dedicated exhibition hall in Burma Camp, purpose-built to accommodate the growing event, will also be inaugurated at IMDEC, the largest gathering of Africa’s maritime industry.

IMDEC will bring together regional and international Chiefs of Naval Staff to address the critical issues surrounding maritime security on the continent. The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders to sustain a safe and secure maritime domain, focusing on consolidating the gains made in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Keynote speech will be delivered by Guest of Honour, Hon. Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul, Minister of Defence, Ghana.

IMDEC 2023 is a biennial event

IMDEC 2023 is a biennial event that will feature a two-day conference and exhibition, providing a platform for regional naval forces and relevant stakeholders to tackle the growing threats in Africa’s territorial waters and blue economy.

The exhibition will showcase cutting-edge technologies in maritime security and foster strong resolutions and recommendations to overcome the daunting challenges facing Africa’s blue economy.

IMDEC brings the world’s leading defense suppliers to Accra, specializing in communication technologies, radars, satellite imagery solutions and vessels, among other key solutions vital for further strengthening maritime defense capabilities of African navies.

Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff, Ghana Navy, expressed the importance of cyber security measures in African navies, stating, “Advancements in onboard systems and rapid digital transformation require African navies to implement measures to safeguard their systems and operations. However, there is a need for African countries to enhance their efforts in the area of cyber security.”

The Ghana Navy recognizes the potential of Africa’s blue economy and its ability to address economic challenges on the continent. Rear Admiral Yakubu added, “The blue economy offers solutions to numerous economic challenges in Africa if properly harnessed. To realize its potential, we must ensure our maritime space is safe and secure for business and shipping.”

The event will host more than 300 attendees from over 70 countries, as more than 12 Chiefs of Navy and over 35 speakers will brainstorm new ideas and discuss the roadmap for the future in sustaining a safe and secure maritime domain.

Organized by Great Minds Events, the conference agenda includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, and extensive site visits, making it the premier strategic gathering for Africa’s Navies, Coast Guards, Port and Coastal Authorities, Marine Police, Fisheries, related Ministries, Oil & Gas, and other maritime industries.

Strategically bringing together key stakeholders in Africa’s maritime world, the high-profile event is sponsored by Israel Shipyards Ltd, aselsan, Ocea, Leonardo and Grup Aresa Internacional. The forum will provide insights and case studies on the successful application of a variety of innovations relevant to maritime needs in the region.

Posted by Sarah Simpson Edited by Sarah Simpson, Content Manager with a passion for research and creating digital copy with a focus on new technology. Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

New Oscilloquartz Optical Cesium Clocks Enhance Network Timing Precision

Adtran is expanding its Oscilloquartz portfolio with the new OSA 3200 SP and OSA 3250 ePRC optical cesium models, providing improved holdover and simplified maintenance for telecom, data center, utility, and defense networks

Jul 09, 2025
Silicon Sensing to Exhibit MEMS-Based Navigation Systems at ISTS 2025

Silicon Sensing will exhibit its advanced MEMS inertial navigation technologies at ISTS 2025, showcasing precision solutions for space applications and compact sensor innovations

Jul 09, 2025
Advanced Motor & Motion Technologies for Mission-Critical Military Applications

Defense Advancement showcases innovative precision motor and motion solutions for mission-critical military and aerospace applications

Jul 09, 2025
Textron’s TSUNAMI™ USV Reinforces Maritime Security at FLEX25

Textron Systems successfully demonstrated the autonomous TSUNAMIâ„¢ USV during a real time operational scenario at FLEX25 in El Salvador

Jul 09, 2025
U.S. Army Selects MyDefence C-UAS Systems to Strengthen Force Protection

MyDefence has been selected to supply counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology to the U.S. Army, enhancing operational defense against drone threats

Jul 08, 2025
Inertial Labs’ Role in Drone LiDAR Survey of Tree Obstructions at JBLM Airfield

Inertial Labs technology outlines how it supported a US Air Force pilot project at JBLM to evaluate drone LiDAR for mapping tree obstructions near the airfield

Jul 08, 2025

Featured Content

Teledyne FLIR OEM Whitepaper: Synthetic Data Generation for AI Object Detection

Read Teledyne FLIR OEM’s whitepaper on AIMMGen™, a defense-oriented synthetic data and AI model generation pipeline tailored to Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) and object classification tasks

Jul 03, 2025
Galvion’s Production Hub in Poland Now Open & Operational

Galvion's new Production Hub in Poland has formally opened through a large ceremony held at the Gdansk facility with factory tours, demonstrations, and live models of helmets

Jun 30, 2025
Rugged Military IT Systems for Demanding Environments

Discover how MilDef’s rugged IT solutions support global defense operations, including a long-term deployment in extreme conditions with a European military unit

Jun 27, 2025
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.