2021 PRESS COVERAGE
Find out the major piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and the emerging counter-piracy plans and operations
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EVENT OVERVIEW
The 2nd International Maritime Defense Exhibitionand Conference (IMDEC), was held on 6-8 July 2021 and featured the largest gathering of Africa’s maritime industry, as it hosted regional and international Chiefs of Naval Staff who addressed the principal issues facing maritime security on the continent. This biennial gathering featured a notable two-day conference and exhibition in which the gathered regional Armed Forces deliberated the increasingly volatile maritime threats facing Africa’s territorial waters. The 2nd edition of IMDEC also included greater participation from regional Air Forces, as the Ghana Air Force was an official event partner which highlighted the significance of air-maritime cooperation.
In-depth panel discussions, breakout sessions and extensive site visits to Ghana’s naval and air bases further highlighted this celebration as the premier strategic gathering of Africa’s Navies, Air Forces, Coast Guards, Port and Coastal Authorities, Marine Police and related Ministries.
2021 EVENT FEATURES
Site Visits |
These tours of Ghana’s Air and Naval bases consisted of in-depth walk throughs of the naval dockyard and air base as well as private vessel tours to further display the advanced capabilities of Ghana’s Naval and Air Force fleet.The site visit provided a key opportunity for solution providers to gain first-hand knowledge and share their product offerings. |
Gala Dinner |
On July 6th the event hosted an exclusive dinner for only the VIP attendees of IMDEC. This included the gathered chiefs of naval and air staff as well as prominent dignitaries from Ghana’s Armed Forces and Political Leadership. |
Cocktail Reception |
On July 7th after the first day of the conference, IMDEC hosted a cocktail reception for all attendees of IMDEC in order to further facilitate networking amongst the event’s prominent stakeholders. |
TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND
Premier gathering of Africa’s maritime stakeholders
Fostering regional interagency collaboration to stabilize maritime security and economic development.
Witness an executive gathering of 15+ Chiefs of Naval and Air staff addressing the regions key maritime requirements.
Providing a framework for facilitating joint-operations to boost naval capabilities and protecting regional waters.
Deepen strategic partnerships amongst International and Regional Navies to develop cooperative solutions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
ORGANIZATIONS
Navies
Air Forces
Coast Guards
Maritime Police
Ministries of Interior
Ministries of Defense
Drug and Law Enforcement Agencies
Ministries of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Maritime Authorities including Port and Coastal authorities
JOB TITLE
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
Chief of Air Staff
Director of Naval/ Air Operations
Director General or Managing Director
Director of Policy and Plans
Director of Naval Logistics
Chief of Naval Safety and Standard
Director of Armament Supplies
Director, Fisheries Enforcement Unit
WHY PARTNER
Get unprecedented insight: Hear first-hand the specific requirements of the region’s navies, air forces and maritime powers.
