Kpler National Security Symposium 2025

Illuminating global trade for strategic advantage

June

Washington, DC

Overview of event

Join Kpler’s leadership and domain experts on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, for a high-level symposium focused on how commercial maritime intelligence can enhance national security decision-making and operational readiness in an increasingly contested global environment.

This event will convene voices from Kpler, government, and defense sectors to discuss how advanced trade and vessel analytics are reshaping the national security toolkit.

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Featured Topics Include:

Contested logistics: Mapping the impact of tariffs, sanctions, and disruptions on critical supply chains.
Undersea domain awareness: How AIS and cargo data inform subsurface mission planning and joint operations.
Dark fleet detection: Monitoring illicit vessel behavior and sanctions evasion across high-risk geographies.
…and more.

Connect with Kpler’s executive team, including Co-founder François Cazor, and engage with leaders from the defense, intelligence, and maritime communities. The event concludes with a networking Happy Hour on the Four Seasons Terrace.

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Event details:

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Address: 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 5:30pm

*This is a Widely Attended Gathering

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Agenda

Agenda & Highlights

12:30 - 13:00 | Arrival & Networking

13:00 - 13:25 | Opening Keynote: Global Maritime Intelligence for Strategic and Tactical Advantage - François Cazor, Jean-Charles Gordon

13:25 - 13:50 | Tariff Impacts and Trade Disruptions on Strategic Supply Chains - Ben Ayre

14:00 - 14:25 | Operationalizing AIS and Cargo Intelligence in Subsurface and Contested Environments - Jean-Charles Gordon

14:25 - 14:50 | Mapping the Shadow Fleet: Dark Activity and Sanctions Evasion in Real Time - Jean-Charles Gordon, Kevin Kinnee

15:00 - 15:30 | Closing Panel: Commercial Maritime Data as an Operational Enabler - Panel of Kpler + USG

15:30 - 17:30 | Happy Hour on the Four Seasons Terrace

François Cazor

Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Kpler

Jean-Charles Gordon

Director of Ship Tracking

Jean-Charles brings over a decade of experience in the maritime industry, having held key positions at maritime intelligence firms, satellite technology startups, and within the government sector. His extensive expertise in maritime data analytics, vessel tracking technologies, and data quality programs positions him as a leading authority in the field. As the Ship Tracking Business Unit Director at Kpler, Jean-Charles oversees the maritime and compliance product portfolios, delivering critical support to Kpler’s growing customer base. His leadership ensures the provision of cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for Kpler clients.

Ben Ayre

Lead Dry Bulk Data Analyst

Ben joined Kpler in 2024 to lead on data quality for metal and mineral supply chains. He has extensive experience in the application of alternative data for trade intelligence, having started his career at Trase. Ben holds a bachelors degree in Geography from UCL and is based in Brighton, UK.

Kevin Kinnee

U.S. National Security Liaison Officer

With over 25 years of experience in federal law enforcement, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Kevin served as a criminal investigator and supervisor within the Department of Homeland Security for over 20 years. His work focused on leading investigations that targeted transnational criminal organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, money laundering, weapons smuggling, human trafficking, sanctions violations, and national security threats. Kevin's extensive background in law enforcement and his leadership roles in significant federal operations underscore his capability to manage complex security challenges and coordinate across multiple agencies.