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Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology
27 January - 28 January 2026
Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology

SAE Media Group is 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...
 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Commander Timothy Bierbach

Commander Timothy Bierbach

Department Head, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski

Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski

Commander, Polish Navy

Archontis Sismanidis

Space Policy Officer, European External Action Service
Archontis Sismanidis

Captain Andrew Graham

Director of Naval Requirements, Royal Canadian Navy
Captain Andrew Graham

Captain Fernando Garcia Rodriguez

Chief of Staff, European Union Naval Force, Operation Atalanta
Captain Fernando Garcia Rodriguez

Captain Fernando García Rodríguez is a 1995 graduate of the Spanish Naval Academy.

In 1997 he specialized in Submarines and served until 2002 in several units of the Submarine Flotilla as Operations Officer. In 2002 he returned to the surface force as CIC Officer on board the F100 frigate ESPS Blas de Lezo, until 2007.

He then returned to the submarine service as XO of ESPS Galerna for a two years tour, before attending the XIII Advance Command and Staff Course in the Joint Services Command and Staff College in Shrivenham, United Kingdom.

He was then assigned as ACOS N3 (Operations Division) in the Spanish Submarine Flotilla before being appointed Commanding Officer of ESPS Galerna between January 2012 and July 2013, participating several times in NATO Operation Active Endeavour as well as multiple national and multi-national operations and exercises.

Aboard, he has also served as ACOS N3 of Operation ATALANTA FHQ on board ESPS Galicia during the first semester of 2017, and as XO of the Spanish Training Vessel “Juan Sebastián de Elcano” for two training cruises, including sailing around the world between August 2020 and June 2021, during the COVID19 pandemic.

Ashore, he has been assigned to the NATO Shipping Centre in NATO Maritime Command, in Northwood, between 2013 and 2016, as Chief of Staff of the Spanish Submarine Flotilla between 2017 and 2019 and as Naval Commander in Algeciras Port between 2023 and 2025.

He has also been deployed as Defense Liaison Officer and advisor at the Embassy of Spain in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

On July 7th, 2025 he was appointed as Chief of Staff at the EUNAVFOR ATALANTA OHQ, in Rota.

He has several national and international medals and citations.
 

Chris Trelawny

Deputy Secretary General, INTERPORTPOLICE
Chris Trelawny

Chris Trelawny was commissioned as Deputy Secretary General of INTERPORTPOLICE on 1 January 2022. Prior to that, he spent 18 years in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretariat focussed on multi-agency approaches to maritime security and facilitation. His major projects included the Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCoC), the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, and the Jeddah Amendment to the DCoC, 2017. Before joining IMO in 2003, Chris spent 6 years at ICAO and 4 years in aviation security roles and 8 years as a customs officer. He also served for 30 years in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Commander Pieter Blank

Innovator Programme Manager, Royal Netherlands Navy
Commander Pieter Blank

I am Pieter Blank, Innovator and program manager at the Royal Netherlands Navy. In this role responsible for the development and introduction period of an embedded maritime UAV squad (‘the Nederdrone Program’). I am working with several teams (technical and operational) building towards a ‘team of teams’-concept.

Commander Timothy Bierbach

Department Head, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
Commander Timothy Bierbach

Commodore Andrew Ingham

Commander, Fleet Operational Standards and Training COM FOST, Royal Navy
Commodore Andrew Ingham

Commodore Steve Banfield

Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
Commodore Steve Banfield

Commodore Steve Prest

Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy
Commodore Steve Prest

Commodore Thomas Andersen

Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
Commodore Thomas Andersen

Dr. Raffaella Guida

Associate Professor, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey
Dr. Raffaella Guida

Raffaella received the Laurea degree (cum laude) in Telecommunications Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II (Naples, Italy), in 2003 and 2007, respectively. In 2006, she received a two-year research grant from the University of Naples Federico II to be spent at the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering on the topic of electromagnetic field propagation in urban environment. In 2006, she was also a Guest Scientist with the Department of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Technische Universität München (Munich, Germany). In 2008, Raffaella joined the Surrey Space Centre (SSC), University of Surrey (Guildford, U.K.) as a Lecturer in Satellite Remote Sensing. Today she is still in SSC as Reader and Head of the Remote Sensing Applications research group. Since September 2019 Raffaella is also PostGraduate Research Director in SSC.
Raffaella has published more than 80 papers and was awarded the IEEE J-STARS Best Paper Award 2013 for her research on statistical analysis of SAR data.

Ferdinand Peters

Naval Systems Architect, Ministry of Defence the Netherlands
Ferdinand  Peters

I am Ferdinand Peters Naval Systems Architect at the Defence Material Organisation. I am responsible for the integration of unmanned (aerial) systems on the Royal Netherlands navy feet. I am working on different projects in which the ships are adapted to accommodate the different unmanned systems and in which the unmanned systems are incorporated in the design from the start. Moreover, I am involved in the Nederdrone Program in which an organic aerial systems is designed specifically for maritime operations.

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Arbo Probal

UxS and C-UxS Program Manager in Force Transformation Command, Estonian Defence Forces
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Arbo Probal

Nil Angli

BASS Maritime Lead, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, Space Solutions, European Space Agency
Nil Angli

Nil joined the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2016, where he leads the Maritime Group in the Commercialisation, Industry, and Competitiveness Directorate. Nil is passionate about fostering collaborations between the maritime and space sectors, and he has led numerous initiatives that leverage on space data to enhance the safety and sustainability of the maritime sector. Prior to his role at ESA, Nil spent 8 years as Space Systems Engineer at Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd. (SSTL), where he played a pivotal role in the design, manufacturing, and operations of various satellites including Science, Earth Observation, and Telecommunications missions.

Nil holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and has furthered his education by earning a Master of Science in Astrophysics from the University of Barcelona, a Specialised Masters in Space Systems Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO, a PgD in International Security from the University of Leicester, and a PgD in Executive Maritime Management from the World Maritime University.
 

Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski

Commander, Polish Navy
Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski

Rear Admiral (OF-7) Krzysztof ‘Kris’ Jaworski was born in 1966, and is a 1990 graduate of the Polish Naval Academy with the Master of Navigation and Naval Armament. Additionally, he holds master’s degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University in Washington, DC (2015). Moreover, RADM Jaworski graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, RI in 1998. He has had multiple command and staff positions throughout the last 28 years.
His sea tours include commanding officer, Tarantul-class corvette; flotilla and squadron staff officer and chief of staff. Finally, in 2007 he was appointed as a commander of the Fast Patrol Boat Squadron and was promoted to Captain.
Ashore, RADM Jaworski assumed duties as the senior naval advisor to the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces as well as served in Maritime Operational Division N-3, Polish Navy HQ.
His operational deployment includes chief of staff, Deputy Support Operations, NATO Training Mission Afghanistan, Kabul. Afterwards, he was assigned as a Deputy
of Chief of Armament Directorate, Navy Inspectorate, General Command of the Polish Armed Forces.
His staff assignments also include chief of staff, 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla, Swinoujscie (2015) as well as commander of 3rd Ships’ Flotilla in Gdynia (2016) followed by his promotion to flag officer in November 2016.
He assumed his current position as Maritime Component Commander in May 2018 and in August he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (upper half).
Jaworski’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Cross of Merit, Silver Long Service Medal, Afghanistan Star, Gold Medal of Merit for National Defense,
Gold Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, Non-Article 5 Medal, Pro Patria Medal and other various personal, unit and service awards.
RADM Jaworski and his wife have been happily married for more than 30 years
and have two adult sons. He is an active long-distance runner. He is interested
in maritime history, particularly the Polish Navy engagement during WW2.

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

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Conference agenda

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8:00

Registration & Coffee

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Chair's Opening Remarks

Commodore Steve Prest

Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy

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Challenges and Opportunities of NATO Expansion in the Baltic Sea Region

Rear Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski, Commander, Polish Navy

  • Essential Facts And Geographical Determinants
  • Challenges for NATO Members in The Baltic Sea Region
  • Opportunities of NATO Expansion in The Baltic Sea Region
  • Already Implemented Common Efforts
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    9:30

    Changing Character of Maritime Warfare – Lessons from the Black Sea

  • What lessons can we draw from the War in the Black Sea
  • What will Ukraine need in a post war environment
  • Commodore Steve Banfield

    Commodore Steve Banfield, Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine

    Commodore Thomas Andersen

    Commodore Thomas Andersen, Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition, Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine

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    10:00

    Session Reserved for Sponsor

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    Providing Advanced ISR Training to US Navy Warfighters

    Commander Timothy Bierbach

    Commander Timothy Bierbach, Department Head, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center

  • Modern Meshed Reconnaissance Strike Network
  • High-end ISR integration
  • Cross-domain kill web orchestration
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    11:30

    Session Reserved for Sponsor - MDA

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    Operationalising Maritime ISR for Strategic Naval Effectiveness

    Captain Andrew Graham

    Captain Andrew Graham, Director of Naval Requirements, Royal Canadian Navy

  • ISR technologies optimised for Arctic and open-ocean environments
  • Integrating sensors and unmanned systems into naval operations
  • Supporting capability development within the RCN
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    12:30

    Networking Lunch

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    13:30

    Small Nation, Small Fleet, Big Sea: Unmanned Solutions for Maritime Awareness in the Baltic

    Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Arbo Probal

    Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Arbo Probal, UxS and C-UxS Program Manager in Force Transformation Command, Estonian Defence Forces

  • Force Multiplication through Unmanned Platforms – Turning limited fleets into wider reach and stronger presence
  • Persistent Maritime Domain Awareness – Keeping eyes on the Baltic 24/7 with cost-effective endurance
  • Interoperability and Scalable Solutions – Flexible tools that grow with needs and work seamlessly with allies.
     
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    Practicing into the Unknown

  • Intelligent Swarming as Emergent Capability
  • Travelling through the valley of death: The team-of-teams approach
  • The counter saturation challenge
  • Commander Pieter Blank, Innovator Programme Manager, Royal Netherlands Navy

    Ferdinand Peters, Naval Systems Architect, Ministry of Defence the Netherlands

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    14:30

    Session Reserved for Sponsor

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    15:00

    Afternoon Tea

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    Multi-agency, Multi-disciplinary Approaches to Ensuring Effective Maritime Security

    Chris Trelawny, Deputy Secretary General, INTERPORTPOLICE

  • Maritime security is a national issue not a departmental one
  • Getting the information to the right people
  • MDA as an investment in prosperity and stability

     

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    Operation Atalanta - The Ability to Adapt Contributing to a Wider Maritime Security Environment

    Captain Fernando Garcia Rodriguez, Chief of Staff, European Union Naval Force, Operation Atalanta

  • Adapting to evolving maritime threats
  • Strengthening international naval cooperation
  • Enhancing global maritime security
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    Strengthening Operational Planning for Europe's Border Security

    Senior Representative

    Senior Representative, , Frontex - European Border and Coast Guard Agency

  • Strengthening International Partnerships
  • Promoting Integrated Border Management
  • Tackling Migration and Cross-Border Crime
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    Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Commodore Steve Prest

    Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:20

    Chair's Opening Remarks

    Commodore Steve Prest

    Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy

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    9:30

    Royal Navy Training: Global Readiness Through FOST

    Commodore Andrew Ingham

    Commodore Andrew Ingham, Commander, Fleet Operational Standards and Training COM FOST, Royal Navy

  • Supports global readiness with modernised, mission-focused training
  • Embeds digital skills into core development
  • Ensuring operational assurance and readiness across surface, subsurface, and auxiliary forces
  • Supporting growing NATO and allied participation in multi-domain training environments
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    10:00

    Session Reserved for Sponsor

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    Satellites at Sea: ESA’s Role in Maritime Intelligence and Security

    Nil Angli, BASS Maritime Lead, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, Space Solutions, European Space Agency

  • Beyond Earth Observation: How satellite communications, GNSS, AIS, RF sensing, and emerging constellations complement traditional EO to provide persistent, multi-layered maritime domain awareness
  • Maritime Security in the Space Age: Why the resilience and protection of space systems are now central to safeguarding maritime activities
  • Unlocking Opportunities with ESA: Exploring new ESA initiatives, programmes, and partnerships that enable innovation in maritime surveillance through R&D funding and technology support
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    11:30

    Session Reserved for Sponsor

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    12:00

    Networking Lunch

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    13:00

    Space-Based Maritime Security: EU Strategy for 2026

    Archontis Sismanidis

    Archontis Sismanidis, Space Policy Officer, European External Action Service

  • Satellite-based surveillance to monitor EU waters, detect threats, and support environmental protection
  • Future-Focused Maritime Intelligence: EU Plans and Priorities
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    13:30

    Session Reserved for Sponsor

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    14:00

    Afternoon Tea

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    14:30

    The Power of Forecasting in Satellite Maritime Surveillance

    Dr. Raffaella Guida, Associate Professor, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey

  • Examples of maritime surveillance challenges requiring predicting capabilities
  • Shift from reactive monitoring to proactive threat prevention
  • Satellite technologies in support to prevention efforts: current progress and future potential
     
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    Panel: Utilising Space for Maritime Reconnaissance

  • Satellite Intelligence for Maritime Domain Awareness
  • Integrating Space-Based Data with Naval Operations
  • Inter-agency and international collaboration
  • Future Capabilities
  • Dr. Raffaella Guida, Associate Professor, Surrey Space Centre, University of Surrey

    Nil Angli, BASS Maritime Lead, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, Space Solutions, European Space Agency

    Commodore Steve Prest

    Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy

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    16:00

    Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

    Commodore Steve Prest

    Commodore Steve Prest, Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems, Royal Navy


    Space Policy Officer
    European External Action Service
    Director of Naval Requirements
    Royal Canadian Navy
    Chief of Staff
    European Union Naval Force, Operation Atalanta
    Deputy Secretary General
    INTERPORTPOLICE
    Innovator Programme Manager
    Royal Netherlands Navy
    Department Head
    Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center
    Commander, Fleet Operational Standards and Training COM FOST
    Royal Navy
    Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition
    Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
    Deputy Director Navy Acquisition, Equipment and Systems
    Royal Navy
    Co-Lead Maritime Capability Coalition
    Maritime Capability Coalition for Ukraine
    Associate Professor, Surrey Space Centre
    University of Surrey
    Naval Systems Architect
    Ministry of Defence the Netherlands
    UxS and C-UxS Program Manager in Force Transformation Command
    Estonian Defence Forces
    BASS Maritime Lead, Business Applications and Partnerships Officer, Space Solutions
    European Space Agency
    Commander
    Polish Navy

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