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MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM
Purpose
The Port of San Diego is a critical regional and national maritime asset, spanning 34 miles of waterfront across five cities and connecting commercial trade, national defense, shipbuilding, tourism, technology, and the Pacific economy. The Port generated $13.8 billion in regional economic impact and supported more than 71,000 jobs in FY2023, while serving as a key gateway for automobiles, breakbulk and specialty cargo. Its strategic location along the U.S.–Mexico border and its role in defense and maritime operations make San Diego an important lens through which to examine the evolving risks facing the broader maritime domain.
The Maritime Risk Symposium convenes leaders across government, defense, industry, technology, and academia to examine emerging maritime threats, strengthen operational resilience, and advance practical solutions. The discussion will address cybersecurity, geopolitical competition, supply-chain disruption, autonomous systems, climate and infrastructure risk, and the rapid convergence of emerging technologies. Building from San Diego’s unique maritime environment—including its growing blue economy and continued investment in cleaner, more resilient port infrastructure—the symposium looks beyond the region to strengthen national and global maritime resilience.
