A collaborative conference with the Brazilian Navy exploring requirements for patrol craft and surface combatants across Latin America
Create Direct Partnership Within Latin America
Join us at the Brazilian Industry Workshop: Creating direct partnership and trading opportunities for the naval defence industry within Latin America, led by R. Adm. Deiana and ABIMDE President, V. Adm. (Rtd) Carlos Afonso Pierantoni Gamboa.
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Exciting Gala Dinner Details Announced, Hosted by Damen
Participants to the OPV Latin America conference are invited to the Gala Dinner at XXX, on the evening of 21st May 2012, following the main conference first day. The event is hosted by Damen Shipyards, and open to speakers, sponsors and delegates. View more.
An In-Depth Look Into The Latin American Market
OPV Latin America focusses on the OPV and Naval Power in this critical emerging market. If you’re interested in showcasing your product or solution to this audience, contact Yousuf Malik at opv@iqpc.co.uk or download the Sponsorship Prospectus.
The Latest In The Defence IQ OPV Conference Series
OPV Latin America is part of Defence IQ’s successful OPV event series, which has been running for 6 years. Learn more about the other highly regarded events, including the flagship conference in Europe and the regional meeting in Asia. View more
The Full Programme Unveiled
Download the full agenda to see who you can hear from and meet onsite. View it now
Gain insight into opportunities within the Latin American market
Hear from representatives of the Brazilian Navy and key industry from Brazil, and get direct perspective from Admirals, Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals within the Latin American market. View the full speaker list.
Conference Chairman:
Rear Admiral Francisco Deiana
Director of Naval Engineering
Brazilian Navy
Rear Admiral Petronio
Augusto Siqueira de Aguiar
Fleet Renewal Programme
Coordinator,
Brazilian Navy
Rear Admiral Roberio Da Cunha Coutinho
Technical and Commercial Director
EMGEPRON
Flag Officer representing, Admiral Roberto Garcia Márquez,
Commander of the Navy,
Armada Nacional de Colombia
Commodore Carlos Albuja
Commander in Chief of the Fleet
Armada del Ecuador
Rear Admiral Giancarlo Stagno
Director of Programs,
Research and Development
Chilean Navy
Meet international industry leaders
In addition to the support of lead sponsor, DAMEN, OPV Latin America features the participation of innovative industry leaders across the globe, including Navantia, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Raytheon, STX Marine and more.
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OPV Online Content
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Attendee Stories
"Defence IQPC OPV Conferences provide a veritable platform and ample opportunity for intellectual exchange and networking by leaders of world navies, maritime operators and other stakeholders with the ultimate objective of developing requisite architecture for enhanced security of the global commons"
- Vice Admiral OS Ibrahim, Chief of the Naval Staff, Nigerian Navy
“I look forward to sharing in discussions, and exchanging ideas with the diverse range of navies and coast guards, on their latest OPV developments and performance at the 6th Annual Offshore Patrol Vessels conference.”
Commander Bessa Pacheco, Plans & Policy Division, Portuguese Navy
"The annual Offshore Patrol Vessels Conference organized by IQPC has become an important reference world forum concerning the growing use of these naval assets, when senior representatives from different Navies can present and discuss the solutions they have found to reconcile technical issues with operational tasks and budget constraints so as to better accomplish their missions. ..."
- Rear Admiral Francisco Deiana, Director of Naval Engineering, Brazilian Navy
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