School of Military Science University of Namibia Conference Website

29-30 September 2026

School of Military Science (University of Namibia) and Faculty of Military Science (Stellenbosch University)

The School of Military Science at the University of Namibia, in partnership with the Faculty of Military Science at Stellenbosch University, proudly announces its 3rd International Conference to be held from 29–30 September 2026. This high-level scholarly gathering brings together military professionals, academics, policymakers, security analysts, and industry experts to critically engage with emerging debates at the intersection of energy, security, and geopolitics. As global dynamics shift due to technological advances, climate pressures, resource competition, and evolving security threats, the conference seeks to provide a platform for evidence-based dialogue and collaborative knowledge production.

Under the theme “Energy Frontiers and Security: Exploring Resources in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape,” the conference will explore how states, institutions, and security sectors navigate the complex challenges posed by both conventional and renewable energy transitions. Discussions will interrogate the implications of energy resources on national, regional, and global security; assess the governance and sustainability dimensions of resource extraction; and reflect on how geopolitical realignments shape defence strategy, diplomacy, and security institutions. Contributors are invited to engage with contemporary debates that cut across environmental resilience, technological innovation, defence economics, military leadership, maritime and aviation security, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence.

In keeping with the School of Military Science and Faculty of Military Science’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary scholarship, the conference welcomes researchers from across Africa and the broader international community. The hybrid format hosted at the University of Namibia Main Campus with a parallel virtual platform ensures broad participation and the free exchange of ideas. Through diverse thematic sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the conference aims to advance academic collaboration, support policy-relevant research, and contribute to strengthening regional and global security capacities.

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