Brussels, Belgium – November 18, 2025 – EUDIMA participated in the SEA Naval Roundtable & Reception, organized by SEA Naval in partnership with the European Policy Centre. The event brought together European naval industry leaders, EU policymakers, and defence stakeholders for strategic discussions on Europe’s naval capabilities.
The event featured a naval roundtable session moderated by Mihai Chihaia, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Center, with participation from key figures including Davide Cucino (SEA Naval Chairman and Senior Vice President for EU & NATO Affairs at Fincantieri), Niclas Herbst (MEP and Chair of CONT Committee), Hans Huygens (Capt (N), EUMS, EEAS), Nathalie Guichard (RTI Director, European Defence Agency), Richard Keulen (Director Strategy and Innovation, Damen Naval), and Chris Kremidas-Courtney (Senior Visiting Fellow, European Policy Center).
The evening reception included a keynote speech by Diego de Ojeda Garcia-Pardo, Head of Unit Defence and Preparedness at the European Commission’s Secretariat General.
Strategic Focus on Naval Capabilities
“The SEA Naval Roundtable provided an excellent platform for engaging with European naval industry leaders and policymakers on critical maritime defence priorities,” said Mr. Antonios Boumbas EUDIMA CEO. “With our expertise in maritime and defence sectors, we gained valuable insights into naval capability development, industrial cooperation opportunities, and EU funding mechanisms for maritime systems.”
Discussions addressed Europe’s naval industrial base, capability gaps, industrial cooperation between Member States, and the maritime dimension of European security in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment.
Strategic Networking
The event facilitated connections with naval shipbuilders, systems integrators, equipment suppliers, European Defence Agency representatives, EU Commission officials, providing insights into naval procurement trends, policy developments, and partnership opportunities.
EUDIMA’s Engagement
As an independent consultancy with expertise in maritime and defence sectors, EUDIMA engaged with naval industry leaders, European Defence Agency representatives, EU policymakers, and European Parliament members. The event provided valuable insights into:
About SEA Naval
SEA Naval is the association representing Europe’s naval industry, bringing together shipbuilders, naval systems integrators, and equipment suppliers. As part of the broader SEA Europe organization, SEA Naval advocates for policies supporting European maritime defence capabilities and industrial competitiveness.
EUDIMA’s participation in the SEA Naval Roundtable & Reception reinforces our commitment to staying engaged with key stakeholders in Europe’s naval defence sector, enabling us to provide clients with strategic insights and high-level connections in this critical domain.
We thank SEA Naval and the European Policy Centre for organizing this important dialogue on Europe’s naval defence priorities.
