Future Naval Plans Asia Pacific 2009 is the first event to look at both the near and long term strategic needs of Asia Pacific navies. This conference will be the most focused future naval plans conference in the region and, will attract some of the community’s most respected strategic thinkers and international companies to speak at the event.

Who will I meet and who is speaking?

Why Why attend Future Naval Plans Asia Pacific 2009?

• Join fellow regional and international senior naval commanders, strategic thinkers and industry leaders for 2 days of dedicated naval plans and policy discussions addressing regional, global and service orientated issues
• Increase your understanding of Asian naval plans and establish where the next requirements are likely to emerge for both doctrine and policies planning in the region and how these can help shape your future doctrine and policy
• Gain in-depth insights and exposure on existing programs/plans from Asia Pacific Navies and establish your own roadmap from international lessons learned
• An exclusive look into the future role and plans of the US Navy in the Asia Pacific region
• Understand how to plan for key strategic capabilities such as underwater and coastal tactics

Keynote Addresses by:

• Rear Admiral Ferdinand Golez, Flag Officer in Charge, PHILIPPINE NAVY
• Rear Admiral Douglas McAneny, Commander Submarine Forces, US PACIFIC FLEET
• Major General Thomas Conant (USMC), Director for Strategic Planning and Policy J5, US PACIFIC COMMAND

Speakers include:

Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Ho Senior Fellow RSIS & REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY	Captain Toni Fonokalafi 2nd in Command, Chief of Defence TONGA DEFENCE SERVICES	Captain Vaughn Rixon Commander Australian Navy Patrol Boat Group ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
Captain Ong Thiam Hock Director of Strategic Management ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY	Captain Andre Katerinc OPV Manager SOUTH AFRICA NAVY	Captain William Hamblet J2 Operations Division US PACIFIC COMMAND
Vice Admiral (Ret.) Premvir Das Former Co-Chair MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION ADVISORY GROUP OF THE COUNCIL FOR SECURITY COOPERATION IN ASIA-PACIFIC	Rear Admiral (Ret.) S. Balachandran Chief of Staff Officer INDIAN NAVY	Commodore (Ret.) Ranjit Rai Vice President INDIAN MARITIME FOUNDATION
>Dr. Mohd Ibrahim Bin Haji Mohamed Director of Research MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA	Dr. Richard A. Bitzinger Senior Fellow RAJARATNAM INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SINGAPORE	Senior Representative Naval Headquarters SRI LANKA NAVY
Roger Jardine Clarke Consultant, Naval technology and procurement CLARKE CONSULTING	Craig Dunn Director MARITIME COMMUNICATION PTY LTD

Future Naval Plans Asia Pacific 2009 will cover:

Fleet modernization

• Analysing the procurement process and availabilities of surface vessels
• Looking into the capabilities Submarines
• Effective utilization of naval NCW

Examining Brown Water/Littoral operations

• Building a strong brown water fleet with Offshore Patrol Vessels
• Highlighting the multiple capabilities of OPVs and their importance for navies in the region

Implementing effective and network driven technology upgrades

• Addressing the need for newer and advanced radar and sonar systems
• Communications and network centric capabilities
• Providing weapon system upgrades and packages

Addressing doctrinal changes and mission creep

• Countering piracy, asymmetrical threats and securing the regional supply chain
• An exclusive look into the future role and plans of the US Navy in the Asia Pacific region
• Focusing on the strategic alignment of communications through a Strategic Management System
• Maximizing secondary functions: Humanitarian aid, disaster relief and logistical support

Future Naval Plans Asia Pacific 2009 will feature some of the most relevant strategic issues facing the navies of the Asia Pacific today. In terms of fleet modernisation, acquisition of system/sensor and radar upgrades, OPVs, MRVs, and the increasingly important role of navies with regard to disaster relief and humanitarian support in the 21st century as its secondary objective.

Navies in the Asia Pacific have seen an increase in the spending for naval procurement in terms of both system upgrades for existing vessels, and the procurement of new vessels. As such, there has been a growing interest in the strengthening of naval platforms and their technological capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with regional Naval plans and policy makers. Understand the future roadmaps from international speakers and update your entire team on the latest technological developments from industry experts.

This conference will be providing in-depth coverage on relevant topics from leading experts, allowing you to gain insights from others as to the current and future state of naval plans and policies, modernization of fleets and other key issues within the Asia Pacific. As such, this event will give you a better understanding as to where the next naval requirements are likely to emerge, and to better prepare you and your team for any potential research opportunities.

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Attendees will include professionals from the following fields and responsibilities:

Chief of Defence Flag Officer in Charge of Navy Chief of Navy Commander, Navy Deputy Chief of Navy Assistant Chief of Staff, Naval HQ OPV Manager Naval HQ Staff Officer SO1, SO2 Naval Intelligence

Director of Naval Operations Director, Strategic Planning ∓ Policy Director of Plans and Policies Director of Naval Capabilities Director, Underwater Warfare Centre Head, Surface Warfare Centre Head, Naval International Relations Division Maritime Security and Naval Warfare Specialist Procurement Personnel

Over two days there are a variety of valuable opportunities to share experiences and strategies with your naval, academic and industrial peers. Our events portfolio has continuously growing support from the regional navy community and is viewed as an invaluable opportunity for naval delegates to discuss current and future challenges and build an effective industry contact list.

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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