Kpler U.S. Government Symposium

Join Kpler leadership and domain experts for a symposium bringing together a broad cross-section of maritime and security stakeholders to examine how commercial intelligence supports national security in an increasingly contested environment.

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This event convenes a diverse group of over 100 invited leaders from government, the defense community, and industry to engage in a candid exchange of views on strengthening the national security toolkit.

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Featured topics

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• Contested logistics: Mapping the impact of tariffs, sanctions, and disruptions on critical supply chains
• Energy dynamics in the Western Hemisphere: How ongoing events in the Americas are shaping global economic behaviors
• Dark fleet detection: Monitoring illicit vessel behavior and sanctions evasion across high-risk geographies

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Event details

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• Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• Time: 09:00  - 16:00‍
• Venue: The Army and Navy Club‍
• Address: 901 17th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20007‍
• Dress code: Business attire (jackets, dress trousers, collared shirt or turtleneck for gentlemen and comparable attire for ladies) is the minimum expected at all times throughout the Clubhouse‍
• To facilitate an open dialogue, this is a closed-press event: However, invitations have been extended to a wide variety of interests across the maritime and national security sectors to qualify as a Widely Attended Gathering.‍
• Gift/value disclosure: There is no registration fee for this event. The total market value of the provided refreshments (light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon hors d'oeuvres) is estimated at $45.00 per person. No overnight lodging or travel expenses are being provided.

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Agenda

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• 09:00 – Registration and light breakfast
• ‍10:00 – Symposium begins
• 11:40 – Lunch‍
• 12:30 – Symposium resumes‍
• 14:30 – Networking reception‍
• 16:00 – Event concludes

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Speakers

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