PROGRAM

The Sailor's Forum - Our People: Our Decisive Advantage

A keynote address from Professor John Blaxland of The Australian National University will examine future maritime orders. Panel discussions from both domestic and international counterparts will further consider workforce challenges, with a view to securing, growing and sustaining readiness.

Program:

0830: Keynote “Future Maritime Orders”
Chair: WO-N Andrew Bertoncin OAM, RAN – Warrant Officer of the Navy (AUS)
Speaker: Prof John Blaxland, Director – North American Liaison Unit, Australian National University (AUS)
Panel Discussion “Workforce Challenges: An Australian Perspective on Growing and Sustaining Readiness in the Fleet”
Chair: WO-N Andrew Bertoncin OAM, RAN – Warrant Officer of the Navy (AUS)
Discussants: Command Warrant Officers
Break
Panel Discussion “Workforce Challenges: An International Perspective on Growing & Sustaining Readiness in the Fleet”
Chair: TBC International WO-N Counterpart
Discussants: WO-N regional counterparts
1200: Close

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