1. Introduction of the Chair
2. Strengthening Regional Maritime Cooperation in the Indian Ocean: The
Role of Australia-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations
Dr Mary Ann Palma-Robles, Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Wollongong, Australia
3. The Establishment of Defence Science and Technology in Sri Lanka
Professor Martin Renilson, President, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Australian Division
4. Changing Dynamics in the Global Environment: The Story of Pakistan
Major General Muhammad Shamrez Salik, HI (M), Director General, Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis, National Defence University, Pakistan
5. The Human Element in Autonomous Shipping
Professor Margareta Lutzhoft
Professor of Nautical Operations,
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
6. Question & Answer Session