Allies and Partners in the Indo-Pacific: Readiness, Integration, and the Future Fight

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT

Location: Hall C Stage

Sponsored By

Confirmed Moderator(s)

ADM Harry B. Harris Jr., USN (Ret.)

Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
Former Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea (2018 – 2021)

Confirmed Speaker(s)

VADM Patrick J. Hannifin, USN

Commander, SEVENTH Fleet
U.S. Navy
RAdm Richard Harris, RN

Director Develop
Royal Navy
RADM Alan M. Javier, PN

Chief of Naval Staff
Philippine Navy
VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM

Vice Chief of Naval Staff
Indian Navy

The Indo-Pacific remains the focal point for great power competition and maritime security. This panel convenes senior naval leaders from across the region to discuss how allied and partner navies are operationalizing shared interests, coordinating force employment, and building interoperable capabilities to maintain freedom of navigation, deter aggression, and preserve stability.