Keynote

Indo-Pacific Allies and Partners

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT

Location: Hall C Stage

Confirmed Moderator(s)

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

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

Confirmed Speaker(s)

VADM Patrick J. Hannifin, USN

Commander, SEVENTH Fleet
RAdm Richard Harris, Royal Navy

Director Develop
RADM Alan M. Javier, PN

Chief of Naval Staff, Philippine Navy
VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, 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.