On behalf of the Royal Navy, the Council on Geostrategy is delighted to organise the International Sea Power Conference 2025, hosted in the contemporary setting of BT Headquarters Aldgate.
The UK and its allies face a dangerous world. Russian aggression menaces the Euro-Atlantic and Arctic. Strategic competition is intensifying and unpredictable. Extremist ideologies are on the rise and rapid technological advancements are reshaping warfare.
In response, the First Sea Lord has set out his mission over the next four years to move the Royal Navy to warfighting readiness, strengthening deterrence and aiming to prevent conflict, ready to fight and able to win under, on, above and from the sea.
The inaugural International Sea Power Conference will set out the enabling strategy to achieve this transformation, discuss leading our allies into a different way of warfare, how we will fight at scale and the necessity for change so that we can win that lead, fight, and win.
On 8th December 2025, the flagship Royal Navy’s conference will bring together key stakeholders from the UK and across the world. The event will see parliamentarians, military, policymakers, members of the press and industry figures convene in central
London.
We look forward to welcoming distinguished guests to the conference to help shape the future direction of sea power.
The venue
The surroundings of BT Headquarters provide a modern and forward-looking space, dedicated to a discussion covering the most pressing maritime issues of today and tomorrow.
Side events for the conference will take place at various locations across London.
Future Maritime Leaders’ Simulation
The Future Maritime Leaders’ Simulation 2025 is designed to foster strategic fluency, develop a shared cultural competency within a wider early career community in national security, and nurture a close-knit network of young professionals within the UK and Europe working on naval and maritime affairs.
Sponsors
Partner
We would like to thank our partners sincerely for their important contribution to making this event possible.
Partner events
The International Sea Power Conference 2025 will be the zenith of all events the Council on Geostrategy has partnered with throughout the year, including the London Defence Conference, London International Shipping Week and the Pacific Future Forum.
London Defence Conference
8th-9th May 2025
Pacific Future Forum
29th-30th August 2025
London International Shipping Week
15th-19th September 2025
University engagement
As part of the International Power Conference 2025, the Council on Geostrategy and the Royal Navy will be hosting four additional events at universities:
First Sea Lord’s Essay Competition
The Council on Geostrategy was delighted to hold the First Sea Lord’s Essay Contest 2025. The winners received in-person invitations to the International Sea Power Conference 2025, where they will receive a cash prize presented by Gen. Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord.
The Sea Power Conference 2024 Gallery
Sea Power Laboratory
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