2024 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes
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KONA, Hawaii– U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concluded the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) in Kona, Hawaii on Sept. 20, 2024. The conference was hosted by Adm. Samuel J. Paparo,
KONA, Hawaii– U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concluded the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) in Kona, Hawaii on Sept. 20, 2024. The conference was hosted by Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and brought together representatives and senior-most military leaders from countries in Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe, North America, and South America. They discussed regional security trends and identified areas for future cooperation. Twenty-eight countries and multinational organizations were represented at the three-day conference titled "The Future Indo-Pacific: Building a Resilient and Interconnected Region." Plenary sessions were led by a wide mix of practitioners and think tank experts, demonstrating the importance of diverse voices and perspectives for addressing the challenges and opportunities in the region. Sessions included lectures, panels and discussions on the following topics: safeguarding the international system; regional capacity building; emerging technology threats and opportunities; the evolving cybersecurity landscape; and the future Indo-Pacific. Concurrently, USINDOPACOM's Command Senior Enlisted Leader Fleet Master Chief David Isom led the senior…