Combined Naval Event (CNE) 2027 will take place from 25–27 May 2027 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in the United Kingdom. The event brings together senior naval leaders, government officials, maritime industry representatives, and international defense stakeholders to discuss operational priorities, maritime capability development, and naval technology advancements.
The conference is expected to welcome more than 2,700 international attendees, including representatives from over 70 nations, alongside more than 220 exhibitors and 140 expert speakers. NATO representatives and allied maritime forces are also expected to participate.
CNE 2027 will feature five dedicated content streams focused on Blue Water Surface Operations, Blue Water Sub-Surface Operations, Shallow, Confined Water & Littoral Strike, Space, Cyber & Electromagnetic Operations, and the personnel and partnerships supporting naval effectiveness.
When is the Event?
Combined Naval Event 2027 is scheduled to take place from 25–27 May 2027.
Themes
The conference program will examine operational and strategic developments across the maritime and naval sectors. Topics covered during the event include naval surface operations, sub-surface and submarine capabilities, littoral and confined water operations, cyber and electromagnetic operations, and the integration of advanced maritime technologies.
Additional discussion areas include naval capability development, maritime security, operational readiness, simulation and modeling, autonomous and unmanned maritime systems, sensing and surveillance technologies, and international naval cooperation.
What’s On?
The 2027 conference agenda is currently in development and is expected to be released in Winter 2026.
The event will include keynote presentations, specialist conference streams, technical discussions, and presentations from naval leaders, defense organizations, and maritime technology providers. An exhibition area will showcase maritime and naval technologies from international exhibitors and sponsors.
Attendees will also have opportunities to engage with naval officials, defense stakeholders, technology developers, and maritime industry professionals throughout the three-day event.
Speakers
Confirmed and featured speakers for Combined Naval Event 2027 include representatives from naval forces, defense organizations, research institutions, and maritime industry companies.
Speakers include:
- Tim Anderson, Director of SaaS, Government at Terradepth
- Jeroen van Stappen, Naval Systems Architect, NL COMMIT
- Nati Atias, Senior Director of Business Development, Plasan
- Jason Reid, Vice-President, Business Development, DAVIE
- Commander Christopher McElwaine, Type 93 XLUUV Programme Director, Royal Navy
- Elizabeth Baker, Vice President International Business Development, Ultra Maritime
Previous Highlights
The previous edition of Combined Naval Event welcomed more than 2,700 attendees from across the international naval and maritime community. The event featured presentations from senior military leaders, defense organizations, naval capability developers, and maritime technology companies.
Conference sessions explored operational challenges and future naval requirements across surface, sub-surface, cyber, and maritime security domains, alongside exhibitions showcasing maritime systems, naval platforms, sensing technologies, and defense capabilities.
Where is the Event?
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre
Farnborough
United Kingdom
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