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2 3 – 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN SWEDISH EXHIBITION AND CONGRESS CENTRE CONFERENCE PRODUCER’S INTRODUCTION Navy Leaders are delighted to welcome you to the third edition of the Navy Tech conference, taking place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 3–5 February 2026. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s conference arrives at a pivotal moment for global maritime forces as they navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape shaped by emerging technologies and shifting security dynamics. Asymmetric and hybrid threats are accelerating the pace of naval innovation, driving the need for greater cross-domain integration. Recent incidents in the Baltic Sea have underscored the urgency of collaborative approaches to maritime domain awareness, the protection of critical undersea infrastructure, and the incorporation of operational insights from autonomous systems. Key areas of focus include the application of AI for change detection, the advancement of littoral warfare capabilities, and strengthening coastal defence in contested maritime zones. Navy Tech and Seabed Defence 2026 will offer an unmatched forum for naval officers, programme leaders, defence innovators, and asset owners to address these pressing challenges. The event will feature strategic keynotes, expert panel discussions, and a curated exhibition showcasing leading defence primes and pioneering SMEs from across the global defence ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you to Gothenburg next February for a unique platform fostering bilateral and multilateral dialogue, and driving the next wave of technological innovation in maritime defence. Thomas Gardner and Nicholas Stanig Conference Producers Navy Tech & Seabed Defence 2026 Page 1 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  ‘SEASEC MINI CHALLENGE’ | HARBOUR PROTECTION CHALLENGE | MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2026 1200 - 1600 - SeaSEC ‘Challenge Day’ - Harbour Protection Exercise ●​ Meet the SeaSEC team and participate in a series of exercises involving UUVs and ROVs ●​ Harbour protection exercise - Utilise distributed acoustic sensors (DAS) to monitor and detect underwater threats (UUVs and ROVs) ●​ An exclusive opportunity to engage with naval flag officers, industry and asset owners to decide how best to protect critical undersea infrastructure Hosted by SeaSEC Whilst attendance at this session is predominantly by invitation only, please contact the Navy Leaders team if you wish to be present PRE-EVENT PASS COLLECTION & DRINKS RECEPTION | MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2026 LOCATION: CONFERENCE FOYER 1800 - 2130 – Pre-event pass collection, informal drinks reception and exhibition set-up ●​ Meet the Navy Leaders team and other conference delegates at our welcome drinks reception ●​ Collect your badges, conference guides and any other required information ●​ A relaxed and casual evening that will save you time at registration on Tuesday morning Hosted by Greensea IQ SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS Supported by the Swedish Navy and SeaSEC Page 2 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY ONE: TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2026 | PLENARY THEATRE FROM SEABED TO SPACE: STRATEGIC COLLABORATION IN MULTI-DOMAIN WARFARE Uniting Heads of Navy, senior commanders, and industry leaders, the opening day of Navy Tech and Seabed Defence sets the stage for the future of maritime power. The first day will explore how allied collaboration, smart procurement, and cutting-edge innovation can redefine naval strategy—from mastering the seabed in multi-domain operations to countering hybrid undersea threats and strengthening coordination across the maritime sphere. 0615 – 5km morning run from Gothenburg Gothia Towers reception SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 0800 – Badge collection and registration SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 0800 – Welcome coffee SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE NAVY TECH SEABED DEFENCE SESSION ONE | STRENGTHENING ALLIED SESSION ONE | SEABED DEFENCE IN NAVAL OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS COLLABORATION Strengthening allied naval operations is the cornerstone of Seabed defence is quickly becoming a game-changer in maritime strength in today’s complex world. Kicking off our multi-domain operations, protecting the hidden but crucial first Navy Tech Session, the Swedish and Finnish Heads of infrastructure beneath the waves. Our first session will Navy, are speaking about their future strategies, closer allied consider the current threat environment and the coordinated collaboration and developing new capabilities using multi-domain response attempting to subdue it. advancing technology. 0855 – Chair’s opening remarks 0855 – Chair’s opening Vice Admiral (ret.) Jan Thörnqvist, Former Chief of Joint Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Werner-Wiermann, Former Operations, Swedish Armed Forces Head of the NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 0900 – Host Nation opening address: Future vision of the 0900 – Leading the fight - SJFHQ role in NATO and allied Swedish Navy operations ●​ Joining NATO ●​ Intro to SJFHQ and JEF ●​ Developing new capabilities ●​ Current threat environment and ongoing operational ●​ Baltic Deterrence initiatives Rear Admiral Johan Norlén, Commander of the Navy, ●​ How JEF complements and supports NATO and Swedish Navy allied operations in the North Atlantic and High North Major General Tom Bateman CBE, Commander of Standing Joint Forces HQ, Standing Joint Forces HQ 0925 – Delivered by 0925 – Thomas W. Altshuler, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Global Maritime Defense Strategy and Business Development, Teledyne Technologies Page 3 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 0950 – Total Defence: The Finnish naval defence strategy 0950 – Deterring hybrid threats: The synchronisation Rear Admiral Tuomas Tilikainen, Commander of the Navy, and orchestration of multi-domain operations in a Finnish Navy contested environment ●​ Operating in a contested maritime environment ●​ Dealing with emerging threats and the shadow fleet ●​ Delivering a coordinated multi-domain response Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog-Haslum, Chief of Joint Operations, Swedish Armed Forces 1015 – Morning coffee and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE SESSION 2 | NAVY TECH | ADVANCING SESSION 2 | SEABED DEFENCE | PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES FOR MULTINATIONAL COLLABORATION AND MULTI-DOMAIN NAVAL INTEGRATION POLICY DEVELOPMENT Advancing procurement strategies is key to building an Seabed defence demands strong multinational collaboration integrated naval force that operates across multi-domains. and clear policy development to protect CUI. Coordinated Innovations that respond to evolving threat environments are responses to emerging threats beneath the waves, ensure a crucial in sustaining a tactical advantage. This session will unified and effective approach to safeguarding this vital consider the procurement challenges of end users and domain. This session considers how senior naval leaders are current industry solutions. working integrating with allies to protect CUI. 1100 – Acquisition Lex Ukraine 1100 – CUI protection: The Royal Navy’s role Rear Admiral Fredrik Linden, Director Naval Systems, ●​ Royal Navy’s role in CUI protection Swedish Defence Material Administration ●​ Integration and working with allies and partners ●​ Use of modern and novel technologies Vice Admiral Steve Moorhouse, Fleet Commander, Royal Navy 1125 – The Importance of Information Dominance 1125 – Delivered by ●​ The challenges posed by a denser ‘fog of war’ in increasingly complex environments ●​ Tightening the OODA Loop to make faster, better, and more secure decisions ●​ Exploiting proven, available COTS technology to gain operational advantages Rear Admiral Paddy McAlpine CBE RN (Ret.), Senior Military Advisor, Thinklogical 1150 – Innovations in Canadian naval capabilities for 1150 – Protection of underwater infrastructure in the the high north Baltic ●​ Remote and autonomous air, surface and subsurface ●​ Leading NATO’s response to hybrid threats systems ●​ Lithuania’s response to hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea ●​ Persistent surveillance and the challenges in the North ●​ Current initiatives, projects and collaboration with asset ●​ Criticality of interoperability with other elements and owners allies Captain Tadas Jablonskis, Commander of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jason Armstrong, Head of Naval Lithuanian Navy Capability, Royal Canadian Navy 1215 – Lunch and networking Hosted by DSG TEC USA Page 4 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  SESSION 3 | NAVY TECH | MAXIMISING SESSION 3 | SEABED DEFENCE | COUNTERING OPERATIONAL EFFECT UTILISING UNCREWED HYBRID THREATS IN THE UNDERSEA DOMAIN SYSTEMS Countering hybrid threats in the undersea domain is a Maximising operational effect through uncrewed systems growing challenge as adversaries blend cyber attacks, is redefining naval power, extending reach, precision, and sabotage, and stealth tactics. Protecting vital infrastructure adaptability across every domain, while acting as a force demands sharper detection, stronger coordination, and rapid multiplier. This session explores how Navies are adopting response. This session delves into solving this problem from uncrewed systems to tackle new challenges. different perspectives; Military, Asset Owners, and Industry. 1345 – Building the future-ready fleet: Priorities for the 1345 – Subsea cable protection and seabed defence: an Royal Danish Navy asset owner perspective ●​ Fleet renewal ●​ Subsea cables are vital for global connectivity and ●​ Technology integration - manned ships combined with energy security unmanned ships ●​ How do we develop adequate situational awareness to ●​ Readiness for high-intensity operations enhance protection for underwater assets? Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen, Commander of the Danish ●​ Asset owner perspectives for greater collaboration and Navy, Royal Danish Navy meaningful action protect the undersea infrastructure John Wrottesley, Executive Director, European Subsea Cable Association Going above 2% defence spending: The future of the Royal Danish Navy ●​ New vessel procurement ●​ Testing and developing unmanned systems ●​ Integration of new technology Commodore Claus Lundholm Andersen, Director of Naval Program, Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation 1410 – Delivered by Ivar de Josselin de Jong, Director Business Development, Fugro 1435 – Thomas W. Altshuler, Ph.D., Senior Vice 1435 – Strengthening Polish sovereignty - Integration of President, Global Maritime Defense Strategy and Business emerging technologies for CUI protection Development, Teledyne Technologies ●​ Multi-domain operations for CUI protection ●​ Enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness for maritime security ●​ The usage and integration of emerging technologies to strengthen CUI protection ●​ Enhancing inter-agency collaboration Vice Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski, Commander of the Polish Maritime Component Command, Polish Armed Forces 1500 – Afternoon coffee and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Page 5 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  SESSION 4 | NAVY TECH | ADAPTING NAVAL SESSION 4 | SEABED DEFENCE | ENHANCING STRATEGIES TO EVOLVING THREAT INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION FOR ENVIRONMENTS MARITIME SECURITY Adapting naval strategies to evolving threat environments Enhancing inter-agency collaboration is at the heart of is crucial in an unpredictable world. As new strategies, effective seabed security, where military, government, and and tactics reshape conflict, navies must embrace industry efforts must converge. This session looks at how innovation and partnerships to remain resilient. This different agencies are sharing new tech and approaches session explores how Navies are collectively responding to tackle the current threats to CUI. to developing threats. 1545 – Uncrewed systems: reality and rapid adoption 1545 – EU’s approach to protecting critical undersea ●​ Recap on SeaSEC infrastructure ●​ UxVs: folder against reality ●​ EU initiatives to protect and enhance maritime security ●​ Rapid adoption: how to do it together with industry ●​ Enhancing resilience: through detection, response, Rear Admiral Paul Flos, Programme Director International recovery and deterrence Naval Material Cooperation, COMMIT ●​ Countering hybrid threats Dr Alison Weston, Senior Coordinator for Maritime Security and Deputy to the Director for Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service (EEAS) 1610 – Delivered by 1610 – AUVs as Force Multipliers in Seabed Warfare ●​ Mature Fuel Cell Technology extends convert operations duration and range. ●​ Ability to hover and station keep enables deposition on and recovery of payloads from the seabed. ●​ Autonomy fills the naval recruitment gap resulting from inverted population pyramids in Western societies. Konrad Mech, Director of Sales, Cellula Robotics 1635 – From the Baltic to the Battlespace: Sweden’s 1635 - The German Navy’s perspective on the research-driven approach to naval defence innovation challenges of NATO’s Northern Flank ●​ Naval complexities in the high North: opportunities and ●​ The Northern Flank: Demanding areas of operations, pitfalls distinct aims and shared priorities ●​ Is there a secret sauce to new capabilities: the ●​ Current situation on NATO’ Northern Flank - a German integration of science, technology and innovation perspective ●​ Understanding the future will need a stronger bond ●​ Key capabilities and technological priorities for Arctic between war fighters and scientists and sub-arctic operations Dr Jens Mattson, Director General, Swedish Defence ●​ Future outlook: the German Navy’s priorities Research Agency Captain Alexander Dubnitzki, Division Head of Strategy and Policy, German Navy 1700 – Chairman's closing remarks 1700 – Chairman’s closing remarks Vice Admiral (ret.) Jan Thörnqvist, Former Chief of Joint Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Werner-Wiermann, Former Operations, Swedish Armed Forces Head of the NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 1705 – Evening networking and drinks reception Hosted by Greensea IQ Page 6 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE WORKSHOPS Navy Leaders are delighted to offer, bespoke, invitation only meetings and workshops to a select group of Navy Tech and Seabed Defence 2026 attendees. These run concurrently to our main content programme in our exclusive private workshop rooms. Whilst attendance at these sessions is predominantly by invitation only, please contact the Navy Leaders team for consideration if you wish to join one. MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2026 | PRIVATE WORKSHOP ROOM 1800-1930 Saildrone Inc DETAILS TBC TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2026 | PRIVATE WORKSHOP ROOM 1045 - 1215 DETAILS TBC DETAILS TBC Luis Mejia, Senior Solutions 1230 - 1400 DETAILS TBC Manager, Green Sea IQ Maritime Resilience: Designing the Future Naval How can DNV’s approach Ecosystem to commercial autonomous vessels be An advanced applied in a naval workshop for senior context? A discussion Naval professionals about common challenges exploring the and solutions present and future of hybrid fleet ●​ Functional orchestration. requirements Together, we’ll ●​ Risk assessment analyze real-world ●​ Process to scenarios and test evaluate equivalent how manned and safety when unmanned assets compared to 1415 - 1545 can operate as a conventional joint and adaptive vessels force, gradually ●​ Discussion about integrating how the approach autonomy into to commercial existing CONOPS vessels can be without disrupting applied to the what already Naval segment works. Are Jørgensen, Senior Principal Engineer, The session offers DNV a mutual thinking process on how Mariah Kurtinaitis today’s solutions Joukes, Senior Engineer, can DNV be adapted to evolving threats alongside new capabilities, laying Page 7 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  the groundwork for a more resilient, future-ready naval ecosystem. About the company: Skana Robotics builds autonomous maritime vessels and develops the operational tools that enable autonomous fleet management and deployment, across a wide range of missions. Mr. Idan Levy, Co-Founder & CEO, Skana Robotics Mr. Idan Hazan, Co-Founder & CPO, Skana Robotics 1600 - 1730 DETAILS TBC DETAILS TBC WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2026 | PRIVATE WORKSHOP ROOM 0715 - 0845 DETAILS TBC 0900 - 1030 DETAILS TBC 1045 - 1215 DETAILS TBC Innovations in Naval Asymmetric Warfare and inland strike Naval warfare has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, marked by unconventional engagements across the Black, Red, and Mediterranean seas. Traditional warships—once dominant symbols of maritime power—now face growing vulnerability in asymmetric conflict scenarios and diminishing effectiveness in roles such as inland 1230 - 1400 strike. This briefing will explore the evolving challenges confronting modern navies and highlight Rafael’s cutting-edge innovations in maritime protection and strike capabilities. Participants will gain strategic insights into solutions ranging from advanced amphibious platforms to next-generation systems for major surface combatants, showcasing how Rafael is redefining operational resilience and lethality at sea. Page 8 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  Boris Katsman, Head of Business Development & Marketing, Naval Warfare Systems Directorate, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems 1415 - 1545 DETAILS TBC Securing the Seabed: Integrated Sensor Networks and Energy Solutions for Underwater Defence This session will provide an in-depth look at advanced subsea technologies, specifically autonomous seabed platforms engineered for extended missions and designed to protect critical underwater infrastructure and offshore assets. We will examine how sensor arrays, pressure-tolerant electronics, and secure telemetry systems enable persistent monitoring and rapid threat detection in complex maritime environments. 1600 - 1730 The discussion will include system architecture for modular seabed nodes, integration with NATO-standard communication protocols, and our holistic approach to mission resilience. We will review operational performance during trials in the Baltic and North Sea, focusing on data integrity under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, and outline future enhancements for AI-driven anomaly detection and secure data transmission. Lessons learned from recent deployments in high-latency environments will also be shared. Ole Johannsen, CSO Gabler Group and CEO, Develogic GmbH THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2026 | PRIVATE WORKSHOP ROOM Results from Helsing Sea Trials to inform Operational Use Cases ●​ This workshop will present results gathered at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) during recent sea trials ●​ Using the real-world insight gained into SG-1 Fathom’s reliability, and the performance of the LURA onboard AI System, different operational concepts, including the relevance for Nordic and Baltic conditions and 0900 - 1030 challenges, will be discussed ●​ Attendees will be presented with the findings and take part in a discussion on the implications for operational use ●​ Further insights will be shared about the next steps, already underway, in testing, evaluating, and deploying the system Edward Timpson, Chief Engineer Maritime, Helsing Matt Osler, Senior Director Maritime Programmes, Helsing Page 9 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  1045-1215 Page 10 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  DAY TWO | WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2026 | CONFERENCE THEATRES A, B, C, D 0615 – 5km morning run from Gothenburg Gothia Towers reception SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 0800 – Badge collection and registration SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 0800 – Welcome coffee SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE THEATRE A THEATRE B THEATRE C THEATRE D SURFACE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS, DATA AND UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY SEABED DEFENCE NETWORKS This session will explore the advancement of surface This session delves into the importance of communications This session will consider how technology is changing how This session will focus on the multi dimensional aspect of technology, specifically focusing on its functionality and and networks in the maritime sphere. As threats and we fight under the waves. Evolving threat environments, seabed defence. In particular, the necessity of collaboration adaptability for amphibious and coastal defence operations adversaries evolve, ISR, satellite communications, and from Mine to Seabed Warfare, require equally innovative between different types of actors. End-Users, asset owners, in the littoral realm. electronic warfare needs to keep pace to not just to defend solutions, so that Navies can anticipate, defend, and and industry must work together to counter shadow but to go on the offensive. respond. fleets,hostile actors and protect CUI. In association with In association with In association with In association with 0850 – Chair’s introduction 0850 – Chair’s introduction 0850 – Chair’s introduction 0850 – Chair’s introduction Vice Admiral (ret.) JanThörnqvist, Former Lars Hedström, Strategic Advisor, Swedish Commodore (ret.) David Burton, Director Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Chief of Joint Operations, Swedish Armed Defence University NATO ASW Barrier, NATO Werner-Wiermann, Former Head of the Forces NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ Page 11 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS AT SEA INTELLIGENCE NETWORKS OPERATIONAL EXPERIMENTATION DUAL-USE INNOVATIONS FOR UNDERSEA AND OFFSHORE PROTECTION 0900 – Spanish Navy future plans for 0900 – Future developments of maritime 0900 – Lessons learnt from Exercise 0900 – Panel Discussion: How do we amphibious operations ISR Counter Sabotage utilise the innovations in the private sector ●​ Expeditionary flexibility through modular ●​ Manned and unmanned teaming ●​ Developing civilian and military to best protect CUI? forces ●​ Development of ATP 102 cooperation for sabotage scenarios ●​ The growing threat landscape to ●​ Integration of emerging technologies ●​ ASW Barrier Concept development ●​ Countering sabotage and hybrid undersea infrastructure ●​ Interoperability and NATO readiness Commodore Don Mackinnon, Deputy threats - Navy EOD Commandos ●​ How can emerging technologies Major General Jose Luis Souto Aguirre, Director, NATO Combined Joint Operations ●​ Multilateral collaboration developed for civilian uses be leveraged Commander of the Marine Corps, Spanish from the Sea COE Commander Christian Couillault, for CUI protection? Navy Commander of Norwegian Navy EOD ●​ How do we develop effective Commandos, Norwegian Navy frameworks for collaboration? Rowan Davison, Government and Defence Sector Lead, EXA Infrastructure David Appelberg, Director of Marine Technology Center of Sweden, Marine Technology Centre of Sweden Alasdair Wilkie, Chairman, Atlantic Cable Repair and Maintenance Agreement Renauld Hock, Team Leader, Directorate-general for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) of the European Commission Invisible Technologies, Speaker to TBC Page 12 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 0925 – Delivered by 0925 – The relevance of Satellite 0925 – Shaping the future of underwater Communications Monitoring – Using the operations: from human precision to example of the tracking of the shadow intelligent autonomy fleet ●​ The Evolution of Italian Stealth ●​ The relevance of SatCom in maritime Swimmer Delivery Vehicles in the Drone environment Era ●​ Is Starlink the only relevant SatCom ●​ Large Autonomous Underwater technology nowadays? Vehicles: Bridging Human Expertise and ●​ Shadow fleet monitoring using RF Intelligent Autonomy emissions from vessels ●​ Next-Generation Compact Submarines: ●​ Datafusion and system integration for Advanced Design for the Future situational awareness Undersea Domain Tobias Rutz, Head of Product Management Marco Spaziano, Operational Leader Satellite Intelligence, Rohde & Schwarz Insidious Unmanned Vehicle, Drass Group International GmbH 0950 – From the Sea: USMC & NATO 21st 0950 – Handling Challenges in today's 0950 – From foresight to warfight: NATO 0950 – Delivered by century amphibious operations concept maritime surveillance ACT’s approach for rapid capability ●​ Current capabilities ●​ The challenges keeping a recognised delivery ●​ Lessons learned maritime picture in the entrance to the ●​ Innovation is more than just procuring ●​ Future plans Baltic Sea new tech: it is a capability in itself Colonel Matthew Robbins, Deputy ●​ Are AI and autonomous systems solving ●​ TFX Baltic showed we can deliver a Commander, USMC Europe and Africa all our problems? capability blueprint in under a year ●​ Moving forward ●​ How did we do this? Counter-clockwise Commander Niels Pind, Commander of approach, bringing in EDTs directly into Naval Surveillance Unit, Royal Danish Navy the OpEX format ●​ Future of NATO Innovation Network Bart Hollants, Chairman - NATO Innovation, NATO Allied Command Transformation 1015 – Morning coffee and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Page 13 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  UNCREWED SYSTEMS FOR LITTORAL CUAS / ELECTRONIC WARFARE MINE WARFARE MARITIME SECURITY - SHADOW FLEETS WARFARE AND HYBRID THREATS 1100 – Modernisation and technology 1100 – Integrated high power microwave 1100 – The shift to uncrewed systems - 1100 – Strengthening energy security - integration at the Corpo de Fuzileiros weapons MCM and seabed warfare in contested Lessons learnt from Estlink 2 cable ●​ Historical legacy and operational ●​ A low cost solution to the UAS threat waters damage realities ●​ Power consumption considerations ●​ FFI’s R&D of uncrewed naval systems ●​ Walk-through of the Christmas Day ●​ Modernization and integration in action Dr Johanna Rosenlind, Head of Department for data collection and infrastructure incident; response and collaboration ●​ Outlook and future Pathways of Directed Energy Weapons and Energy protection with the Finnish maritime authorities Lieutenant Commander Arvins Fernandes, Systems, Swedish Defence Research ●​ Utilising sonar data from underwater ●​ Repair campaign and its complexity Staff Officer – Plans and Operational Agency assets in maritime operations, including ●​ Importance of interconnectors and Planning, Portuguese Navy MCM and Seabed Warfare collaboration for energy security ●​ Advancing technologies to support the Kimmo Nepola, Head of Unit, HVDC & integration of new systems into FACTS, Fingrid operations Dr Torstein Olsmo Sæbø, Principal Scientist, Norwegian FFI 1125 – Delivered by 1125 – Delivered by 1125 – Delivered by 1125 – Delivered by 1150 – How AI can improve military 1150 – FSAF-PAAMS Programme 1150 – Silent Guardians:The Rise of 1150 – ‘Tracking the shadow fleet’ - How decision support ●​ A cooperative programme for Surface Autonomous Systems in Mine the ‘Common Information Sharing ●​ Strategic and structural implications Air-Defence based on Countermeasure Environment’ safeguards our critical ●​ AI Augmented targeting and intelligence ●​ the evolutive and adaptative family of ●​ Enhanced Safety and Force Protection undersea infrastructure prioritisation Aster missiles and cutting age systems ●​ Persistent Maritime Surveillance ●​ Background information about the CISE ●​ Operational integration ●​ A need of continuous evolutions and ●​ İmproved Efficiency and Coverage initiative Lieutenant Colonel Peter Bovet-Emanuel, renewal to face emerging threats and ●​ Turkish roadmap to autonomous MCM ●​ Enhancing maritime security and Researcher, Swedish Defence University new technology challenges Özlem Sayin, Project Manager, Turkish maritime domain awareness Dr. Heiko Borchert, Co-Director, ​ Francis Celeste, Programme Manager Secretariat of Defence Industries ●​ How CISE is contributing to countering Defense AI Observatory, Bundeswehr FSAF-PAAMS Programme Division, OCCAR maritime threats University Hamburg Gianluca Luraschi, Senior Project Officer, European Maritime Safety Agency 1215 – Lunch break and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Page 14 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS C4ISR COUNTERING UNDERWATER THREATS DATA FUSION 1330 – The UK Commando Force 1330 – How to enhance maritime 1330 – Digital Ocean, Task Force X and 1330 – Panel Discussion: How do we build approach to operations in the Baltic surveillance in the Atlantic today with critical undersea Infrastructure protection trust and enhance data-sharing between region on-board AI and data and tomorrow with ●​ NATO Digital Ocean vision and update: asset owners, the military and industry to ●​ Overview of UK Commando Force UAVs Transforming Allied maritime domain best protect CUI? (UKCF) organisation and transformation Captain Johann Eidesheim, Branch Head of awareness via coordination between ●​ How do we incentivise participation and ●​ Summary of UKCF deployments and the Naval Air Office, Plans and Programs national and Allied capabilities collaboration? operations in the Baltic Division, French Navy ●​ How does TF-X fit into the NATO Digital ●​ How do we ensure the seamless ●​ Future opportunities Captain Nicolas Champs, Commanding Ocean vision? aggregation and sharing of data for CUI Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Quinn, Officer of French MPA Warfare Centre, ●​ Usage of autonomous systems in Task protection? Commanding Officer 42 Commando, Royal French Navy Force X for CUI protection ●​ Should militaries, governments and Marines Commando Sine Ozkarasahin, Policy Officer - Maritime, asset owners be establishing NATO - Defence Industry, Innovation and frameworks? Armament (D2IA) Rear Admiral Paul Flos, Programme Director International Naval Material Cooperation, COMMIT Dr Francesco Viggiani, Head of Security, Sparkle Paula Harrison, Head of Government Security and Regulation, Vodafone Paul Merchant, Capability Manager - Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training, UK Hydrographic Office Page 15 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 1355 – Delivered by 1355 – Top-Side Antenna Suite 1355 – Delivered by Optimisation ●​ The Top-side antenna suite problem set ●​ Challenges of current set-up ●​ RFoF data distribution and routing to solve the Top-side antenna suite problem set Andy Haslam, Director Business Development, PPM Systems Will Higham, Director, PPM Systems 1420 - Royal Navy Mine Hunting Capability 1420 - Enabler in multi domain operations 1420 - Future Force Design: Swedish 1420 - E-NACSOS Programme: Improve (MHC) Programme - Maritime Autonomous ●​ Data centric warfare Marine Battalion 2030 programme your ability to identify classify and track System (MAS) adoption – it’s not all about ●​ USV in Counter UxV ops ●​ Sea mobile data centric systems for for enhanced situational awareness at sea the tech ●​ Lessons from OPX's (TF-X / increased firepower ●​ Design of a first naval collaborative ●​ Progress in the Royal Navy’s Mine REPMUS/ DYMS 25) ●​ Enabling interoperability, movement and standard based on real-time plot level Hunting Capability Programme Havar Oie, Senior Sales Director, Defence & dispersement data exchanges and fusion of tactical ●​ Facilitating broader organisational, Security, Maritime Robotics ●​ Development through procurement in data provided by various sensors, cultural and support changes to close co-operation with the FMV enabling to share a superior tactical maximise exploitation of uncrewed Colonel David Saflind, Commander 1st picture systems Marine Regiment, Swedish Navy ●​ Novel protocol, interface and target ●​ Identifying critical steps to facilitate architecture enabling to tackle new and operational capability delivery asymmetric threats from the Jonathan Reed- Beviere, Mine Hunting Anti-Air-Warfare / Air & Missile Defence Capability Programme Director, Royal Navy domain ●​ Added value proved through relevant demonstrations in operational conditions at sea Didier Lepine, E-NACSOS Programme Manager, OCCAR 1445 – Afternoon coffee break and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Page 16 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  COASTAL DEFENCE MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS PROTECTING SEA LINES OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS IN SEABED COMMUNICATION DEFENCE 1530 – SOFCOM Bold Machina operational 1530 – Royal Navy’s Maritime Domain 1530 – Advancing naval dominance - Naval 1530 – Future plans for UK seabed warfare experimentation exercise Awareness Programme operations and technological capabilities ●​ Delivery platform supporting a culture of ●​ Collect, understand, exploit maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific ●​ Overview of current UK policy innovation information ●​ Introduction to day to day operations in ●​ Project CABOT and Atlantic Bastion for ●​ Testing technologies for operating in all ●​ Utilising advanced analytical capabilities Indo-Pacific underwater and seabed warfare environments Terry Gibson, Director RNMDA, Royal Navy ●​ Japan’s effort for collaboration between ●​ The need for collaboration with industry ●​ Fully Integrating Bold Machina with operations and technology and allies Operation Dynamic Messenger ●​ Expanding of the maritime battle space Andy Liddell, Head of Maritime Uncrewed Lieutenant Commander Salvatore D’Auria, going deeper and wider using uncrewed and Offshore Assets, UK MoD DE&S Head of Maritime Development, NATO systems SOFCOM Captain Takuo Kobayashi, Director of Plans and Programs, Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Forces 1555 – Delivered by 1555 – Strengthening persistent maritime 1555 – Delivered by 1555 – Dual Use Technologies - The Reach domain awareness for seabed protection Subsea Experience with OPT’s unmanned systems and ●​ Reach Subsea’s extensive experience merrows AI-capable MDA solution with maritime technologies has led to ●​ Persistent, distributed maritime sensing adaptable dual use solutions, enabling to protect critical seabed infrastructure efficient transition between commercial ●​ Integration of PowerBuoy® and subsea inspection and critical defence WAM-V® USVs for long-dwell, applications unmanned surveillance ●​ The company’s remote operations ●​ Merrows AI-capable MDA solution framework and digital infrastructure, delivering real-time awareness and provide scalable solutions for both civilian threat detection and military customers, supporting rapid Jason Weed, SVP Commercial Sales, OPT mission adaptation in multi-domain environments. ●​ By integrating commercial innovation with defence-grade requirements, Reach Subsea delivers sustainable, low-emission subsea operations and adaptable platforms enhancing operational flexibility Commodore Stewart Dunne (Retd), Business Development Manager (Defence), Reach Subsea Page 17 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 1620 – Securing the littorals: Sweden's 1620 – Offshore wind as strategic military 1620 – The underwater surveillance 1620 – SeaSEC Challenge Week - Coastal Defense Strategy asset: Poland’s surveillance opportunity in potential in Southeast Asia: a regional NNCC future direction for uncrewed ●​ Reactivation of the 32nd Coastal Missile the Baltic Sea perspective systems Defense Squadron ●​ Critical infrastructure protection ●​ Southeast Asia as the maritime ●​ Results from Challenge Week 2025 ●​ Area denial and anti-access requirements crossroads ●​ Capabilities to detect underwater threats ●​ Future operations ●​ Cooperation between offshore wind ●​ Regional underwater situational to critical infrastructure Captain Marko Petkovic, Deputy Chief of sector and the military - how the awareness and concept ●​ Plans for Challenge Week 2026 Staff Operations, Swedish Navy offshore sector in Poland will support ●​ Opportunities for future collaboration Carine van Bentum MSc, Director of data acquisition Commander Bagus Jatmiko, Head of SeaSEC, SeaSEC ●​ Leadership role - Poland driving Wargaming Centre of the Indonesian Naval regional monitoring initiatives Command and Staff College, Indonesian Piotr Czopek, Vice-President, Polish Wind Navy Energy Association Dr Oliwia Mróz-Malik, Offshore Wind and Development Manager, Polish Wind Energy Association 1645 – Chair’s summary 1645 – Chair’s summary 1645 – Chair’s summary 1645 – Chair’s summary Vice Admiral (ret.) Jan Thörnqvist, Former Lars Hedström, Strategic Advisor, Swedish Commodore (ret.) David Burton, Director Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Chief of Joint Operations, Swedish Armed Defence University NATO ASW Barrier, NATO Werner-Wiermann, Former Head of the Forces NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 1700 – 1900 Evening networking and drinks reception Hosted by NVL Page 18 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  DAY THREE: THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | PLENARY THEATRE SEA POWER REIMAGINED: INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP FROM SURFACE TO SEABED From surface to seabed, the maritime domain is evolving fast. This day unites defence, industry, and innovators to explore how emerging technologies, adaptive strategies, and public–private partnerships can drive the next wave of naval power. Through collaboration and innovation—from shipbuilding to seabed defence, this session explores the future of Sea Power. 0800 – Badge collection and registration SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 0800 – Welcome coffee and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE NAVY TECH SEABED DEFENCE EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO INTEGRATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SEABED SECURITY Integrating emerging technologies is reshaping how Public-private partnerships for seabed security bring modern naval forces operate and sustain themselves, together naval forces, industry, and asset owners to enhancing situational awareness, decision-making, and protect critical underwater infrastructure. By sharing data, operational reach across surface and subsurface capabilities, and innovation, these collaborations improve domains. This session examines how various actors are detection, resilience, and response to emerging threats. advancing these efforts. 0855 – Chair’s opening remarks 0855 – Chair’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (ret.) Jan Thörnqvist, Former Chief of Joint Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Werner-Wiermann, Former Operations, Swedish Armed Forces Head of the NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 0900 – Lessons Learned from the Black Sea: Ukrainian 0900 – Panel discussion: ‘Countering hybrid threats’ - Defence Innovation Developing effective public-private partnerships for ●​ Lifting the blockade on the Ukrainian Grain Corridor critical infrastructure protection ●​ Sea Denial doctrine against the Black Sea Fleet ●​ Strategic relationship between the Armed Forces and the ●​ Learn as you fight: Research and development energy sector integrated warfare ●​ How do we enhance overall maritime domain awareness ●​ Operation-based contract for procurement for effective deterrence? Oleksandra Azarkhina, Head of Defence Industries ●​ How do we ensure effective partnerships between the Initiatives, Economic Security Council of Ukraine public and private sectors? Vice Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski, Commander of Polish Maritime Component Command, Polish Armed Forces Piotr Czopek, Vice-President, Polish Wind Energy Association 0925 –Innovation versus Integration: the challenge of UxS Procurement ●​ Building multi-national consensus for UAS Henrik Jonsson, Deputy Director General, Swedish Coast Requirements when procuring COTS/MOTS Guard ●​ Manufacturing capacity reserve ●​ Off-boarding functionality and data to the tactical user Martin Van Duin, UAS Programme Manager, NATO Support and Procurement Agency Page 19 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 0950 - Delivered by 0950 – Delivered by 1015 – Morning coffee and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE SESSION 2 | NAVY TECH | EVOLVING THE WAYS SESSION 2 | SEABED DEFENCE | ADAPTIVE WE OPERATE STRATEGIES AND FRAMEWORK FOR SEABED DEFENCE 1100 – Fireside Chat: Future vision for uncrewed systems 1100 – One goal, two actors - Italian Navy and Sparkle’s for the Royal Netherlands Navy - 7 operational focus strategic alliance for CUI protection areas ●​ Strategic relationship with the Italian Navy and asset ●​ Developing a clear vision for the future fleet and owners operational concept ●​ Italian Navy's new programmes for CUI protection ●​ Effective coupling of innovation with new operational ●​ Telecom Sparkle’s role in securing undersea applications infrastructure ●​ Bridging the gap between stakeholders in uncrewed Captain Elia Cuoco, Head of Capability Development Office operations throughout the entire defence supply chain of the 3rd Maritime Plans, Operations and Strategy Dr Bas Buchner, Programme Director Maritime Uncrewed, Department, Italian Navy Royal Netherlands Navy Dr Francesco Viggiani, Head of Security, Sparkle 1150 – REPMUS and Dynamic Messenger 2025 - RETEX 1150 – Delivered by on use of light & portable AUVs in real conditions of MCM & ASW operations ●​ Interoperability & Integration into NATO C2 systems ●​ Air-to-Surface-to-AUV links ●​ Data analysis & reporting Rear-Admiral, 2S (Ret.) Eric Lavault, RTsys Advisor, RTsys 1215 – Lunch and networking SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE Page 20 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025  SESSION 3 | NAVY TECH | INNOVATIONS TO SESSION 3 | SEABED DEFENCE | RESILIENT BY SUPPORT SHIPBUILDING DESIGN 1345 – Norwegian Armed Forces in the High North 1345 – Shell’s response to hybrid threats to subsea ●​ Norway's maritime situation infrastructure ●​ The current structure of forces and their operations ●​ Industry perspectives on malicious risks to critical undersea ●​ Norway's long-term plan, including the Fleet Program of energy infrastructure 2024 - Frigate replacement program ●​ The focus of risk mitigation efforts and the sharing of Commander Tomas Albert Eugene Andersen, Senior responsibilities between industry and governments Officer Plans and Structure, Norwegian Navy Nick Smart, Regional Security Manager - Europe, CIS & SSA, Shell 1410 – Cable & pipe penetrations onboard to protect life 1410 – Persistent real-time seabed monitoring with fibre & assets and the use of Roxtec's digital tools during to optics simplify the design and build process of Navy vessels ●​ CUI protection – removal of grey warfare ambiguity by ●​ Being at the forefront of passive fire protection delivering 24/7 seabed situational awareness. ●​ EMC best practice design criteria and "How Naval ●​ Asset owners – A model for complete CUI monitoring Defense engineers have moved from primarily that adds value for CUI operators that is deployable being concerned about electromagnetic NOW! interference to working with HEMP Hardening and ●​ Fibre Optic ASW barriers – Could the defence sector Tempest Countermeasures" benefit from 15 years of industrial fibre hydrophone ●​ 3D CAD integration and automated design updates deployment? of thousands of cable & pipe transits with online Dan Danskin . Commercial Manager-DAS, Alcatel as-built documentation Submarine Networks Roger Johansson, Executive Vice President Business Area Marine & Offshore, Roxtec 1435 – Hybrid war in the Baltic 1435 – Securing the depths: Developing a multi-senor ●​ Threats and vulnerabilities system for underwater infrastructure protection ●​ Response operations from the COE perspective ●​ Developing a multi-sensor system for maritime domain Captain Eike Wetters, Executive Director, NATO Centre of awareness Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow ●​ The transition from domain awareness to domain Waters understanding ●​ Establishing and developing partnerships through the Security Operation centres region-wide Commander Jeroen van Overloop, Advisor for North Sea and Maritime Security, Belgian Ministry of Mobility 1500 – Chair’s summary 1500 – Chair’s summary Vice Admiral (ret.) JanThörnqvist, Former Chief of Joint Lieutenant General (ret.) Hans Werner-Wiermann, Former Operations, Swedish Armed Forces Head of the NATO Critical Undersea Infrastructure Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 1510 – Conference closes Page 21 of 21 Draft Agenda - Subject to Changes NAVYLEADERS.COM 3 - 5 FEBRUARY 2026 | GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN © Defence Leaders 2025 Navy Leaders Ltd Greenwood House 91-99 New London Rd Chelmsford Essex CM2 OPP United Kingdom +44 (0)1245 407 922 www.navyleaders.com [email protected] . 25th November 2025 OFFICIAL INVITATION TO NAVY TECH & SEABED DEFENCE 2026 Dear Sir / Ma’am We are honoured to extend an official invitation to you and your colleagues to join us for Europe’s premier Navy Technology meeting, Navy Tech and Seabed Defence 3-5 February 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden. If you are unable to join us personally, we would be delighted to welcome any personnel to represent the Estonian Patrol Boat Squadron. Navy Tech and Seabed Defence 2026 is an international forum dedicated to the global naval community, hosted by Navy Leaders in close cooperation with the Swedish Navy and allied partners. The event is expected to gather over 900 participants from military, governmental and industrial organisations from across over 50 NATO and NATO friendly nations. This unique platform offers an exceptional opportunity for bilateral and multi-lateral dialogue, as well as for showcasing state-of-the-art technological advancements from leading industry players. Over the course of the conference, we will explore a range of key themes aimed at addressing our shared strategic and operational challenges. These include integration of emerging and disruptive technologies, autonomous systems, UUVs, quantum technologies, advanced combat systems, ASW and MCM operations, protection of critical undersea infrastructure, littoral warfare, coastal defence and combat in coastal areas. Navy Tech 2026 will provide the perfect opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including operational commanders, subject matter experts, procurement officials, academics, R&D specialists and industry leaders. As a result we are keen to welcome your involvement, and I would also encourage you to invite colleagues who may benefit from the insights and networking opportunities the event offers. Please note that attendance is free of charge for all active military personnel and government representatives. We very much hope that we are able to welcome you to Gothenburg in February for the most vital meeting of allied nations naval forces. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Tom Wiffen (Audience Manager). You can find his contact details at the top of the page. Yours faithfully, Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Jan Thörnqvist Chairman, Navy Tech 2026 Former Chief of Joint Operations and Chief of the Swedish Navy