The cocktail reception will take place on the evening of the day before the first day of the conference to welcome our VIP guests, offering excellent networking opportunities in a relaxed and fun-filled environment, which includes cultural programmes, local music among other activities.

The Nigerian Navy will host an International Fleet Review (IFR) and Commissioning of Ships as well as Sea Ex Flag-off activity alongside international exhibition will take place at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront. The IFR will host His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria as Special Guest of Honor.

The event will also host the International Exhibition and VVIP Tour which will be opened by the President. The exhibition and product showcase provides great opportunities for local, regional and international naval and maritime solutions and service providers to showcase their latest innovation and products.

An exclusive closed-door Gala Dinner to entertain Chiefs of Navies and VIP Military Personnel from African Nations and International Navies. This exclusive invite-only function provides another layer of intimate networking and interaction amongst regional and international chiefs and key stakeholders.

June 2nd will mark the opening of the 2 days 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium alongside an International Exhibition. The 6th SPAS is expected to be attended by 600+ local, regional and international officials, which will include Ministers, Chiefs of Navies and National Security Advisors. The first of its kind session with Chiefs of Navies from around Africa.

The 6th SPAS international exhibition will showcase the latest developments in naval warfare and showcase the latest military technologies. The exhibition which will continue across the 2 days of the 6th SPAS, is designed to facilitate opportunities for strategic relationship building and networking between African navies and leading global defence suppliers.