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ALHAJI DR MAHAMADU BAWUMIA HON. DOMINIC ADUNA BINGAB NITIWUL VICE ADMIRAL SETH AMOANA VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GHANA CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE STAFF
MAJ GEN THOMAS OPPONG-PEPRAH REAR ADMIRAL ISSAH ADAM YAKUBU AVM FRANK HANSON CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, GHANA NAVY CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, GHANA AIR FORCE
2nd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference Sponsorship Prospectus 6 - 8 July 2021 Kempinski Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana imdecafrica.com Brought to you by EVENT OVERVIEW
The 2nd International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) 6- 8 July 2021 will feature the largest gathering of Africa’s maritime industry, as we host regional and international Chiefs of Naval Staff to address the principal issues facing maritime security on the continent. This biennial gathering will feature a notable two-day conference and exhibition in which the gathered regional Armed Forces and relevant stakeholders can deliberate the increasingly volatile maritime threats facing Africa’s territorial waters. The 2nd edition of IMDEC will also welcome greater participation from regional Air Forces, as the Ghana Air Force will be an official event partner to highlight the significance of air-maritime cooperation.
In-depth panel discussions, breakout sessions and extensive site visits to Ghana’s naval and air bases further highlight this celebration as the premier strategic gathering of Africa’s Navies, Air Forces, Coast Guards, Port and Coastal Authorities, Marine Police and related Ministries. VVIPS
Vice Admiral Awwal Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo Brigadier General Papa Zubairu Gambo Air Officer Commanding Tactical Souleymane Sarr Chief of Naval Staff, Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Chief of Air Staff, Senegalese Air Force Nigeria Navy
Captain Kenfack Rear Admiral Oumar Wade Rear Admiral Jeffrey S. Spivey Emmanuel Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet/ Di- Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Senegalese Navy rector, Maritime Partnership Program, Cameroon Navy U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa
Rear Admiral Mike Utley Rear Admiral Nguessan Kouame Rear Admiral Carlos Alfredo Commander UK Strike Chief of Naval Staff Mandungal Force, Royal Navy Ivory Coast Navy Chief of Naval Staff, Guinea Bissau Navy
Captain Loulla Mabicka Captain Pedro Santana Captain Philip Juana Sosthene Commander of the Coast Commander, Chief of Naval Staff, Guard, Cape Verde Sierra Leone Navy Gabon Navy VVIPS
Dr. Dieng Abdourahmane Dr. Bashir Jamoh Commodore Carlos (Rtd Col) Director General, Nigerian Campos Head Regional Security Division, Maritime Administration and Director of SWAIMS, ECOWAS Commission Safety Agency (NIMASA) Portugal Navy
EVENT IN NUMBERS 2019 2021 In Attendance Edition Edition
Attendees 300+ 300+
Countries 64 70+ Represented
Chiefs of Navy 8 10
Chiefs of Air Force 2 6
Speakers 25 30
Sponsors and 34 40 Exhibitors
Media Partners 29 35
Site Visit 1 2
Awards 11 15
Cocktail Reception 1 1
VIP Dinner 1 1 EVENT COCKTAIL RECEPTION
On July 7th we will host a cocktail reception FEATURES for all attendees of IMDEC in order to further facilitate networking amongst the event’s prominent stakeholders.
GALA DINNER
On July 6th we will host an exclusive dinner for only the VIP attendees of IMDEC. This will include the gathered chiefs of naval and air staff as well as prominent dignitaries from Ghana’s Armed Forces and Political Leadership.
SITE VISITS
These tours of Ghana’s Air and Naval bases will consist 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. This is a key opportunity for solution providers to gain first-hand knowledge and share their product offerings. EVENT AGENDA DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY, 7 JULY 2021
Time Program
Opening Remarks by GM
National Anthem 10:00 Arrival of VIPs Chief of Naval Staff, Ghana welcome remarks Address by the Guest of Honour Ribbon cutting ceremony and VIP exhibition tour
Opening keynote speech:
Maritime Security and Trade: The Nexus Between a Secured Maritime Domain and a Developed 11:00 Blue Economy
• Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff, Ghana Navy
Innovative plans to curb piracy on the Gulf of Guinea
• Identifying the efforts of each nation in eradicating piracy and evolving threats • Incorporating the intelligence, expertise, and domain awareness of regional forces to better protect both maritime and land • Creating an effective road map for the coordination of multi- nation operations to overcome 11:15 piracy
Moderator: • Rear Admiral Peter Kofi Faidoo (Rtd), Former CNS Ghana Navy Panelists: • Rear Admiral Nguessan Kouame, Chief of Naval Staff, Ivory Coast Navy. • Rear Admiral Oumar Wade, Chief of Naval Staff, Senegal Navy
Assimilation of innovative techniques to adapt to future challenges
ISL will showcase its groundbreaking innovative thinking when it comes to implementing new 12:00 technologies and commercial solutions in the Maritime domain, to address future challenges and needs and maximize the added value
• Oded Breier, VP marketing, Israel Shipyards
Spotlight on Nigeria’s Maritime Security Efforts 12:20 • Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigeria Navy
Executive Panel Discussion: Yaoundé Architecture and Regional Cooperation
Moderator: 12:40 • Dr. Axel Klein, Executive Director, SWAIMS Project Coordinator Panelists: • Captain Emmanuel Bell Bell, Executive Director, ICC • Colonel Abdurrahman Dieng (Rtd), Head of Regional Security Division, ECOWAS Commission DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY, 7 JULY 2021
Combatting Illegal Activity at Sea
Innovation session (2 vendors)
• This session will highlight the latest technologies in air and maritime security. The session consists of two, 15- minute, back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will provide 13:20 insights on the successful application of a variety of innovations and case-studies
1) Eddie Noble, Senior Executive: Business Development (Naval Systems), Paramount 2) Michael Neufingerl-Ille, Regional Sales Director – Africa, Schiebel
13:50 Networking Lunch
Keynote speeches by special guests
Rear Admiral Ben Reynolds, Director of Maritime Headquarters U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / 15:00 U.S. 6th Fleet
Rear Admiral Mike Utley, Commander UK Strike Force, Royal Navy
Executive Panel Discussion: Effect of COVID 19 on Maritime Security Operations and its implications on Maritime Trade
• Identifying the immediate requirements presented by COVID-19 for the regional militaries, health/medical stakeholders, ports, and law enforcement • Developing the long- and short-term capacity building initiatives to better control regional waters 15:30 • Involving a multi-stakeholder approach to achieve greater information sharing
Moderator: • Phil Heyl, U.S. Coast Guard (ret.), CEO, The Heyl Group Panelists: • Dr. Bashir Jamoh Agency, Director General, NIMASA • Dr Kofi Mbiah.
Innovation session (1 vendor)
• This session will highlight the latest technologies in air and maritime security. The session consists 16:10 of one, 15-minute, presentation from experts in the industry who will provide insights on the successful application of a variety of innovations and case-studies
1) MBDA Solutions for Maritime Protection, Christophe Balducchi, Senior Naval Advisor, MBDA
Open Discussion: Use of transit corridors to improve protection for shipping against piracy 16:25 Moderator: Commodore GL Bessing, Chief Staff Officer, Ghana Navy
16:55 Chairman closing remarks and End of Day 1
18:00 Cocktail Reception - 20:00 DAY TWO: THURSDAY, 8 JULY 2021
8:50 Chairman opening remarks
Opening keynote speech: Ghana Air Force 9.00 • Air Vice Marshal Frank Hanson, Chief of Air Staff, Ghana Air Force
Executive Panel Discussion: Strategies for addressing challenges to Maritime Air Operations in the Gulf of Guinea
Moderator: 9:15 • Phil Heyl, U.S. Coast Guard (ret.), CEO, The Heyl Group Panelists: • Brigadier General Papa Souleymane Sarr, Chief of Air Staff, Senegal Air Force • Captain Rodeia Ribeiro, SWAIMS Liaison Officer, ECOWAS, Portugal Navy
Innovation Session (2 vendors) • This session will highlight the latest technologies in air and maritime security. The session consists of two, 15-minute, back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will 9:55 provide insights on the successful application of a variety of innovations and case-studies
1) Reserved: Israel Aerospace 2) CC Serge Djeangoury, Drone Program Officer, France Navy- For Airbus.
Executive Panel Discussion: Improving Maritime Domain Awareness Capabilities: The role of drones and MPAs
Moderator: 10:25 • Air Vice Marshal IS Kadri (Rtd) Panelists: • Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo, Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command, Nigeria Air Force • Captain Kenfack Dongmo Emmanuel, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Cameroon Navy • Air Commodore JL Mensah Laka, Air Force Base Commander, Accra, Ghana Air Force
Innovation Session (2 vendors) • This session will highlight the latest technologies in air and maritime security. The session consists of two, 15-minute, back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will 11:05 provide insights on the successful application of a variety of innovations and case-studies
1) Reserved: Diamond Aircraft 2) Lorenzo Cozzella, Naval Domain Manager for Strategic Marketing, Leonardo
11:35 Networking Break
Executive Panel Discussions: The role of Civil Society, Academia and Maritime Administration in ensuring Maritime Security and Blue economy growth in the Gulf of Guinea
Moderator: 12:00 Dr. Alberta Sagoe, Executive Director, GOGMI Panellists: • Benonita Bismarck, Director, Ghana Shippers Authority. • Commodore Daniel Atakpa, Blue Economy Expert, Nigeria Navy • Professor George Wiafe DAY TWO: THURSDAY, 8 JULY 2021
Innovation Session (2 vendors)
• This session will highlight the latest technologies in air and maritime security. The session 12:40 consists of two, 15-minute, back-to-back presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights on the successful application of a variety of innovations and case-studies
1) Prasheen Maharaj, President, Petram Sandock Naval Systems
Executive Panel Discussion: Ghana National Integrated Maritime Strategy: objectives, desired outcomes, and way forward
Moderator: 13:10 • Dickson Osei – Bonsu, SGI National Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat Ghana Panelists: • Captain Kamal Deen (Rtd), Director, CEMLAWS • Captain Ankamah (Rtd), Ghana Maritime Authority • Frances Mullen Ansah, Attorney Generals Department, Ghana
Official Summary and Recommendations: IMDEC 2021 (open forum)
13:40 • Moderated by the Event Chairman, this keynote closing panel will highlight the key takeaways and discussions of IMDEC, as well as list the most significant recommendations for improved maritime security within the Gulf of Guinea as determined by the event’s prominent experts.
Closing Ceremony 14:00 Closing Address by Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, Chief of Defense Staff, Ghana Armed Forces
14:30 Networking Lunch ATTENDEE PROFILE
ORGANISATIONS JOB TITLES
Navies Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)
Air Forces Chief of Air Staff
Coast Guards Director of Naval/ Air Operations Maritime Police Director General or Ministries of Interior Managing Director
Ministries of Defence Director of Policy and Plans Drug and Law Enforcement Agencies Director of Naval Logistics
Ministries of Fisheries and Chief of Naval Safety and Aquaculture Standard
Maritime Authorities Director of Armament including Port and Supplies Coastal authorities Director, Fisheries Enforcement Unit SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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Speaking Opportunities Khalila Baldwin Conference Director +971 56 403 6922 [email protected]
Sponsorship Inquiries Bencily Thomas Head of Sponsorship +971 4 568 7800 [email protected]
Marketing Inquires Liam Varnai-Clarke Marketing & Communication Director +971 52 168 1501 [email protected]