Securing the undersea environment and enhancing maritime security in the North Atlantic

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 invitation-only bi-monthly sessions are held at the In and Out Naval and Military Club.

Keynote speaker

R. Adm. Bret Grabbe

Commander, Submarines, NATO and Deputy Chief of Staff, Submarines, MARCOM

R. Adm. Bret Grabbe is Commander, Submarines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), having been appointed to the position in August 2024, as well as Deputy Chief of Staff, Submarines, at NATO’s Maritime Command Headquarters (MARCOM). Having served as a submariner in the United States (US) Navy for almost three decades, he has held roles including Commanding Officer of the USS Alexandria, Commodore of Submarine Squadron 15, and Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet.

Honorary chair

Dr Carl Stephen Patrick Hunter OBE

Honorary Chair, Sea Power Series

Dr 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