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BLACK SEA
ENERGY & SECURITY conference

an event hosted by the Navy League of the United States – Romania Council

under the patronage of the Romanian Naval forces

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April 29th 2026

Venue: Palatul Parlamentului, București, Romania

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Neptun Deep

exploration in the Black Sea, the first deep water offshore project in Romania

TRITON
Underwater drone

Unmanned vehicles in modern warfare

Critical Infrastructure

threat vs defence
in the Black Sea region

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About the event

6th edition
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED
SECURITY CONFERENCE

The Black Sea Energy and Security Conference is an annual event hosted by the Navy League of the Unites States – ROMANIA COUNCIL that tackles the latest developments in the fields on Intelligence, Security and Energy

Security updates
New insights
Networking opportunities
Latest developments
Advanced Tech Solutions
Energy Solutions

Teodor Patrichi, European Region President
Navy League of the United States – Romania Council

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Don’t miss the opportunity to meet like-minded people! Our speakers are leading Energy and Security experts and there is a wonderful occasion to network with industry professionals, researchers, intelligences specialist and many others.

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event speakers

EVENT HEADLINE SPEAKERS


Black Sea Security Conferences generate outstanding synergies between participants and help identify cooperation areas to improve procedures and even legislation.

This year’s event brings together leading personalities in their respective field.

Cristina DRAGOMIRESCU

Cristina DRAGOMIRESCU

Vicepresident
ARCTIS

Remus NEGOI

Remus NEGOI

Senator,
Romanian Parliament

Oana IJDELEA

Oana IJDELEA

Black Sea Energy Expert
Black Sea Oil & Gas

Ovidiu DRANGA

Ovidiu DRANGA

Ambassador
(ret.)

Sissel JORE

Sissel JORE

Professor,
University of Stavanger, Norway

Teodor PATRICHI

Teodor PATRICHI

European Region President
Navy League of the United States

Takashi KATAE

Takashi KATAE

Ambassador,
Embassy of Japan to Romania

<br>Ozgur Kivanc ALTAN


Ozgur Kivanc ALTAN

Ambassador
Turkish Embassy to Romania

<br>Cristian HUBATI


Cristian HUBATI

Head of Exploration and Production Division
OMV Petrom

Event Programme

Black Sea Energy and Security Conference

The event is split into two sections

Energy Security in the Black Sea Region

08:00 – 09:00 Registration of participants

Registration of participants, badge collection.

Access to the event – entrance A3S2 (Izvor) – parking available

09:00 – 09:15 Opening remarks and Conference Initiation

• Teodor Patrichi, European Region President, Navy League of the United States – Romania Council

09:15 – 10:00 Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

• Amb. Ovidiu Dranga 

• Mr. Remus NEGOI , Senator, Romanian Parliament

• Mr. Deniz YILMAZ, Regional Business Development and Marketing Manager, Aselsan

10:30 – 12:10 Morning Session

Moderator: Alexandru MÎRȘU, Vice Admiral (ret.)

10:30 – 10:50 Özgür Kivanc ALTAN, Ambassador

Presentation by Mr. Özgür Kivanc ALTAN, Ambassador, Turkish Embassy to Romania

10:50 – 11:10 Takashi KATAE, Ambassador

Presentation by Mr. Takashi KATAE, Ambassador, Japanese Embassy to Romania

11:10 – 11:30 Cristian HUBATI, OMV Petrom

Presentation by Mr. Cristian HUBATI, OMV Petrom Board Member, Director of Exploration and Production, Maritime Operations at Neptun Deep

11:30 – 11:50 Sissel JORE, University of Stavanger, Norway

Protecting Undersea Infrastructure: Norwegian Lessons Learned, by Professor Sissel JORE, PhD, University of Stavanger, Norway

11:50 – 12:10 Gabriel RAICU, Constanța Maritime University

Presentations by Mr. Gabriel RAICU, Rector, Constanta Maritime University

Threats to Black Sea Regional Security

12:10 – 13:40 Intermission (lunch & networking)

Lunch at the venue, networking between participants

13:40 – 16:00 Afternoon Session

THREATS TO THE BLACK SEA REGIONAL SECURITY

Moderator: Arnold C. DUPUY, PhD., DHT Solutions

13:40 – 14:00 Marcel NICULAE, Romanian Naval Forces

Romanian Perspective on Maritime Security Threats by vamd. Marcel NICULAE, Romanian Naval Forces

14:00 – 14:20 Cristina DRAGOMIRESCU, Vicepresident, ARCTIS

Presentation by Mrs. Cristina Corina Dragomirescu, Vicepresident, ARCTIS, Romania

14:20 – 14:40 Krzystof PAJAK, War Studies University, Poland

Presentation by Cdr. Krzystof PAJAK, PhD., Assistant Professor, War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland

14:40 – 15:00 Anders MILDE, Royal Norwegian Navy

Presentation by Andres MILDE, Commander, Royal Norwegian Navy

15:00 – 15:20 Oana IJDELEA, Black Sea Oil & Gas

Presentation by Oana Ijdelea, Expert, Black Sea Oil & Gas

15:20 – 15:40 Concluding remarks

Mr. Ahmet SHALA, Ambassador (ret.), Former Finance Minister, Kosovo

15:40 – 16:00 Conference Conclusion

• Teodor Patrichi, European Region President, Navy League of the United States – Romania Council

conference highlights


BLACK SEA ENERGY & SECURITY
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

State-Private Cooperation

State-private cooperation in the maritime domain involves coordinated efforts between government agencies and the private sector to enhance surveillance, infrastructure protection & response capabilities against emerging maritime and hybrid security threats.

Aerial and Maritime UAVs

Aerial and maritime UAVs (unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles) play a growing role in surveillance, reconnaissance, and offensive operations, but also pose significant threats to land and maritime infrastructure and regional security

Counter-mine Operations

Maritime counter-mine operations involve detecting, identifying, and neutralizing naval mines to ensure safe navigation and protect national and international sea lanes, ports, and offshore infrastructure, often utilizing specialized vessels, divers, and autonomous systems

Testimonials

What Experts Say After Attending Our Past Events

Navy League of the United States – Romania Council hosted many events dealing with the changes in security and energy fields.

Adm. (r) Alexandru Mîrșu
    Adm. (r) Alexandru Mîrșu

    Former Chief of Romanian Naval Forces

    The Black Sea Energy and Security Forum has proven to be one of the most relevant platforms for strategic dialogue in our region. Bringing together military experts, energy executives, and policymakers under one roof has helped us shape a coordinated approach to the threats facing our national infrastructure. I was honored to take part and look forward to continued collaboration through this forum.

    Arnold Dupuy
      Arnold Dupuy

      Energy Policy Expert

      Participating in the Black Sea Energy and Security event in Bucharest was both enlightening, productive and a great opportunity for meeting like-minded experts in their respective fields. The range of perspectives—from defense, diplomacy, and industry—highlighted the urgent need for joint solutions to evolving threats like unmanned systems. Romania’s leadership in convening this forum is commendable.

      Teodor Patrichi
        Teodor Patrichi

        President, US Navy League – Romania Council

        Organizing the Black Sea Energy and Security Forum has reaffirmed the sustained need for dialogue and collaboration between military, political, and commercial leaders. Each edition has deepened our collective understanding of the risks facing the Black Sea region—from drone threats to infrastructure resilience—and advanced meaningful partnerships. We are proud to facilitate this essential exchange.

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        BLACK SEA ENERGY & SECURITY
        CONFERENCE PARTNERS

        OMV PETROM

        OMV Petrom is the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, active along the entire energy value chain: from exploration and production of crude oil and gas, refining and distribution of fuels to power generation, as well as the trading of natural gas and electricity. We provide energy for modern everyday life: fuels for mobility, energy for lighting and heating.

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        GIA – DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

        Group Industrial AURORA – Defense & technology Solutions (GIA Defense) is a trusted defense manufacturer specializing in the production of artillery ammunition in support of national and allied defense requirements. Operating within a robust network of strategic facilities, GIA Defense delivers critical capabilities to government and military clients with a strong focus on compliance, accountability, and mission readiness.

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        ASELSAN

        Türkiye’s leading defense company, it delivers innovative products, services, and integrated system solutions for critical missions across the world. ASELSAN specializes in advanced electronic systems mainly for military applications, high-value solutions for industrial applications, spanning radar, electronic warfare, guidance, and information and communication technologies.

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        OCEAN AERO

        Ocean Aero has created the world’s first and only environmentally powered Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV), the TRITON, that collects data both above and below the ocean’s surface and then relays it. We design, build, and operate the TRITON and its communication platform, offering both ready-to-deploy packages and custom payloads for an array of applications.

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        BLACK SEA OIL & GAS

        Black Sea Oil & Gas SA (BSOG) is a Romanian-based independent energy company, founded in 2015, dedicated to developing and operating innovative energy projects. Since mid-2022, BSOG has successfully operated the Midia Gas Development Project (MGD Project)—the first offshore gas development project in Romania’s Black Sea in over 30 years.

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        DHT Solutions

        DHT Solution is a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, providing cutting-edge technologies and strategies that transform how businesses operate. Our dedicated team of engineers and consultants work collaboratively to design customized solutions that address complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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        IndependentNews.ro

        Independentnews.ro is a media project created out of the need for impartial information in the Romanian online environment. We prioritize the experience gained over more than 25 years in the mass media to inform readers in a transparent, accurate, and unbiased manner.

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