The Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition opens today in Sydney, welcoming a record number of international naval delegations and Defence industry representatives.

The conference is a collaboration between the Royal Australian Navy and AMDA and is one of the world’s largest maritime expositions, encompassing the Royal Australian Navy’s Sea Power Conference. 

More than 900 Defence exhibitors and over 200 naval delegates from more than 50 nations are attending this year’s event.

Indo Pacific 2025 brings together delegations, defence industry leaders, academics, and strategic thinkers from across the globe, reflecting the scale and significance of Navy’s shared commitment to maritime security.

This year’s conference will explore the theme ‘Strength at Sea = Security and Prosperity at Home’ to encourage strategic dialogue about the role of sea power in the Indo-Pacific region now and into the future.

The conference is being held at the International Convention Centre Sydney, Darling Harbour, and runs until 6 November.

The conference is open to pre-registered attendees only. 

Additional information, including the event program, can be found at: Indo Pacific 2025 International Maritime Exposition

Quotes attributable to Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, AO, RAN:

“This year’s conference serves as a critical platform for our Navy to advance dialogue on shared maritime challenges.

“The theme of this year’s conference highlights the Royal Australian Navy’s enduring mission—rooted in Australia’s reliance on secure and open access to the sea.

“As a three-ocean island trading nation, Australia’s strategic interests span the breadth of the Indo-Pacific and our Navy is imperative to that.

“In today’s complex security environment, it is more critical than ever that we work collaboratively with regional partners to uphold the peace and stability that form the foundation of both Australia’s national security and economic prosperity.”

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Sea Power Conference 2025 Opening Ceremony Video