About this Event
We're pleased to invite you to this year's WJB Christmas Debate:
'Cultural Transformation for a Hybrid Navy'
As navies around the world embrace autonomy, artificial intelligence and uncrewed systems, much of the conversation focuses on technology. But is technology really the hardest part?
This year's debate will explore the cultural challenges of delivering a Hybrid Navy, and what needs to change if new capabilities are to reach their full potential.
📅 7 December 2026
🕕 1800-2000 (arrival from 1745)
🥂 Drinks reception from 2000
📍 Apex City of Bath Hotel, Bath
We look forward to welcoming members, guests and colleagues from across the maritime, defence and technology communities for what promises to be a lively and thought-provoking evening.
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Introduction and Panellists Thoughts
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Questions from the Audience
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Drinks Reception and Canapes
Event venue & nearby stays
Apex City of Bath Hotel, James Street West, Bath, United Kingdom
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