Under the guiding theme “Maritime Security & Defence in a Rapidly Changing World”, MS&D Conference 2026 addresses the key challenges and developments shaping maritime security and defence. Bringing together high-level representatives from politics, navies, industry and academia, the conference programme is now largely finalised and will continue to be updated with additional speakers and sessions.
The MS&D Conference, taking place on 3 and 4 September 2026, forms the strategic and intellectual core of the MS&D Conference & Expo. The programme focuses on current security policy developments, defence procurement, capability development and technological innovation in the maritime domain.
Key topics of the conference programme include:
- Europe’s Maritime Capabilities
- Maritime Warfare Requirements
- The Underwater Domain
- IT, Cyber and Space Aspects of Maritime Security
- Manned and Unmanned Systems
The conference brings together representatives from politics, navies, industry and academia and provides a platform for discussing future requirements, technological developments and international cooperation.
Stay Up to Date
The conference programme continues to evolve and is regularly updated on the official MS&D website. Visitors can find the latest information on speakers, topics and sessions online.
More information: www.smm-hamburg.com/msd-conference