The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joins senior U.S. military, government, and industry leaders at the 2026 San Francisco Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar to gain insights into emerging technologies, maritime security, critical infrastructure resilience, and civil-military cooperation relevant to Philippine national security and disaster preparedness.
SAN FRANCISCO, 07 October 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco participated in the 2026 San Francisco Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar, held on 07–08 October 2026, which brought together senior officials from the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, local government, and technology industry to discuss emerging national security challenges.
The seminar featured discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and defense modernization, power grid resilience, and the evolving role of drones and unmanned systems in military and civilian operations. Speakers highlighted the importance of technological innovation, critical infrastructure protection, and public-private cooperation in strengthening national security and disaster preparedness.
The discussions also underscored the growing significance of unmanned technologies in maritime security, surveillance, search and rescue, and emergency response, as well as the need for resilient energy systems and effective civil-military coordination.
The Consulate’s participation provided an opportunity to gain insights into emerging technologies and security developments relevant to the Philippines, particularly in maritime domain awareness, defense modernization, and disaster resilience. The Consulate continues to engage with U.S. institutions and stakeholders in the San Francisco Bay Area to explore opportunities for cooperation in technology, innovation, and other areas of mutual interest. END