National Harbor, MD, May 31, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the first line-up of eminent speakers and discussion topics for the Maritime Security Summit, taking place at 151 St. George in National Harbor, MD on July 23-24, 2025. The Summit will convene key experts, decision-makers, and innovators from across DHS, DoD, State/Local Partners, & Marine Engineering/Technical Solutions Providers for in-depth discussions on current & future initiatives toward leveraging the innovative capabilities, tools, and technologies needed to enhance the nation’s coastlines, ports, and vessels in support of overall maritime dominance.
Summit Speaker and Discussion Topics Include:
· Facilitating Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness: Leveraging Collaboration and Innovation to Prevail Over Emerging Maritime Security Challenges: VADM Blake Converse, USN, Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
· Ensuring Maritime Security Across the USCG Atlantic Area Through Sustained Resiliency: VADM Nathan Moore, USCG, Commander, USCG Atlantic Area
· Overseeing Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs) Across the Fleet are Capable and Ready for All Operational Missions from Competition to Crisis: VADM Michael Vernazza, USN, Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR)
· NMIO Strategic Priority: Coordinating Maritime Information Sharing and Intelligence Integration with Partners Throughout the Global Maritime Community of Interest (GMCOI): Kyle Hunt, SES, Principal Advisor, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office, Naval Intelligence Activity
· Projecting Seapower: Driving Acquisition Timelines at SASC for a Variety of Maritime Issues: Eric Lefgren, Professional Staff Member, Seapower & Acquisition Policy, Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)
· AMO Perspective: Utilizing Innovative Technologies and Partnerships to Help Detect, Monitor, and Track Potential Threats in the Maritime Environment: James Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, AMO, CBP
Registration and Sponsor/Exhibit opportunities are open. This is a no-cost-to-government event. Active-duty US military and government attend complimentary. Those interested in participating can visit Defense Strategies Institute’s website at https://maritime.dsigroup.org/. Anyone interested in learning more or sending questions contact Joe Trupia at jtrupia@dsigroup.org, 201-672-8745.
Contact
Defense Strategies Institute
Joe Trupia
201-672-8745
https://maritime.dsigroup.org/
