Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference 2026

Pioneering Technological and Strategic Approaches for Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness

January 27-28, 2026 - London, United Kingdom

We are proud to present the 11th annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference, taking place on the 27-28 January 2026.

With rapid technological advances changing the way maritime forces need to utilise and manage ISR capabilities across domains, Maritime and Littoral Reconnaissance and Surveillance systems and platforms have become a critical component of naval capability.

Make sure you are a part of the leading conference in Europe dedicated to Maritime ISR. Join the maritime community across two days of discussion on innovation, with a focus on collaboration with industry experts, international military and inspirational speakers.

Platforms and topics discussed include:

  • Maritime Patrol Aircraft Development
  • RPAS for Maritime Surveillance
  • Space-Based ISR
  • C4ISR
  • Search & Rescue
  • Autonomy
  • Coastal & Littoral Surveillance
  • Enhancing Overall Maritime Security
  • and More...

Why should you attend?

  • Keynote briefings from senior officers and military leaders from around the globe
  • A unique focus on Unmanned ISR platforms, Space-based Maritime Reconnaissance, Fleet Air Arm ISR capabilities, Sensors at Sea and more
  • Leading solution providers will showcase their latest technology in the equipment exhibition area
  • Networking time factored in so you can gather insight from peers and colleagues also shaping and influencing maritime reconnaissance and surveillance systems today
  • Hear updates on platforms and topics including Maritime Patrol Aircraft Development, RPAS for Maritime Surveillance, Space-Based ISR, C4ISR, Search & Rescue, Autonomy, Coastal & Littoral Surveillance, Enhancing Overall Maritime Security and more

2026 Speakers

  • Archontis Sismanidis, Space Policy Officer, European External Action Service
  • Captain Andrew Graham, Director of Naval Requirements, Royal Canadian Navy
  • Captain Fernando Garcia Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, European Union Naval Force, Operation Atalanta
  • Captain Mike Steffens, Director Plans, Training, and Requirements, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group (CPRG)
  • Chris Trelawny, Deputy Secretary General, INTERPORTPOLICE
  • Commander Pieter Blank, Innovator Programme Manager, Royal Netherlands Navy
  • Commander Timothy Bierbach, Department Head, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
  • Commodore Andrew Ingham, Commander, Fleet Operational Standards and Training COM FOST, Royal Navy
  • Commodore Barry John Doig, Head Defence Intelligence Operations, Defence Intelligence
  • Commodore Steve Banfield, Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
  • Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy
  • Commodore Thomas Andersen, Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
  • David Bajouco, Director, Maritime Surveillance, CLS
  • Dr. Raffaella Guida, Associate Professor, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey
  • Ferdinand Peters, Naval Systems Architect, Ministry of Defence the Netherlands
  • Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Arbo Probal, UxS and C-UxS Program Manager in Force Transformation Command, Estonian Defence Forces
  • Nil Angli, BASS Maritime Lead, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, Space Solutions, European Space Agency
  • Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski, Commander, Polish Navy

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Venue

Disclosed after registration
To ensure the security of the event, the exact location will not be disclosed publicly. Once your booking has been confirmed and approved, you will receive the full event location and address, along with the hotel booking form.


Event details
Organizer :SAE Media Group
Event type :Conference
Attendance :Physical Event
Reference :ASDE-25689