As we had reported earlier, AMDA Foundation has provided an update for the Pacific International Maritime Exposition which was to be held in August 2021, with that show now planned for May 2022 due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and renamed the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition instead.

In its news release announcing the change, organisers AMDA Foundation notes that “the Indo Pacific has become increasingly central to world commerce, international stability and security. The Indian and Pacific Oceans include the world’s busiest trade corridors, driving commercial and geopolitical connections that embrace much of the globe.

“Key Australian and international stakeholders, as well as the world’s naval defence and
commercial maritime industries, are increasingly focused on the “Indo Pacific”. It is, therefore, appropriate that the name of the event, which provides a platform for discussion in the national interest among those key groups and is an essential engagement and promotional opportunity for industry, should reflect that focus.”

The inaugural Indo Pacific exposition will also be held in Sydney, with precise dates will be announced shortly. AMDA says that once the the world has transitioned past the aftermath of the pandemic, it intends for its expositions will resume their normal biennial cycle, with Indo Pacific returning to its regular timing in the latter half of odd-numbered years i.e. during the second half 2023.

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Kym Bergmann
Kym Bergmann has more than 35 years of experience in journalism and Australian and international defence industry. After graduating with Honors from the Australian National University, he joined Capital 7 television, holding several positions including foreign news editor and chief political correspondent. After 2 years on the staff of a Federal Minister, he moved to the defence sector and held senior positions in several companies, including Blohm+Voss, Thales, Celsius and Saab. In 1997 he was one of 2 Australians selected for the Thomson CSF 'Preparation for Senior Management' MBA course, the other being Chris Jenkins - formerly the CEO of Thales Australia. He has also worked as a consultant for a number of companies, including Raytheon, Tenix (now part of BAES) and Martin Marrietta (now part of Lockheed Martin). He had several board appointments, including Thomson Sintra Pacific (1994 - 96) and Saab Pacific (1998 - 2003). He retains good personal links with senior figures in Government, as well as in industry and the media. He decided to return to journalism in May 2008, and holds the position of editor for Asia Pacific Defence Reporter (APDR) and Defence Review Asia (DRA). He is also a podcaster and commentator on defence and national security issues.

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