20th Janurary at 08:15-09:45 BST
The Sea Power Series convenes allied senior naval speakers and key stakeholders for in-depth discussions on pressing maritime developments within allied waters. These sessions focus on collaborative efforts with the Royal Navy, addressing shared challenges and exploring strategic opportunities. Each session opens with a presentation by a featured senior naval speaker on a prominent topic, followed by an open exchange of views and ideas in a roundtable setting.
These bi-monthly sessions are held at the In and Out Naval and Military Club.
Keynote speaker:
Air Cdre. Matthew Harper
Head of the Australian Defence Staff, LondonAir Cdre. Matthew Harper is Head of Defence Staff at the Australian High Commission in London, having been appointed to the position in February 2025. He has served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for over two decades, holding ranks including Squadron Leader, Group Captain, Commander Officer of 3 Squadron, and Director of Air Force Tactics Development and Training. With thousands of flying hours, he was the first Australian and second non-American pilot to fly the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft. He holds a BA in Technology and Aeronautical Engineering from the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Honorary chair:
Dr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE
Honorary Chair, Sea Power SeriesDr Carl Hunter OBE is Chairman of Coltraco Ultrasonics, a high-exporting advanced manufacturer. He is also: Chairman of the British Exporters Association; Director-General of the Durham Institute of Research, Development and Invention; Director of the Centre of Underwater Acoustic Analysis; Professor-in-Practice at Durham University Business School; Visiting Fellow of the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre; and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
Venue:
In and Out Naval and Military Club
4 St James’s Square
London,
SW1Y 4JU
United Kingdom
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