The Symposium
A Week of Innovation and Partnership
08-11 December
Silent Warrior 2025 (SW25) is the continent's premier strategic security symposium, designed to foster collaboration between African partner nations, U.S. allies, and the private sector. Co-hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) and the Kenyan Special Operations Forces Command (SOFC), more than 44 African partner countries and 21 international partner countries are invited to participate in SW25.
SW25 will showcase innovative technologies, advance security collaborations, and build enduring partnerships to address Africa’s evolving security challenges. The Symposium will also facilitate a forum for senior military leaders to discuss shared concerns and identify collaborative solutions to the strategic, operational, and tactical issues in Africa.
Agenda
08 December
Monday
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0900: Opening Ceremony
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1015: Break
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1045: Plenary Session 1 - The Evolving Threat Landscape in Africa: A Shared Understanding
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1215: Lunch
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1345: Plenary Session 2 - Strategic Foresight: Shaping the Future of African Security
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1515: Break
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1545: Breakout Groups 1
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1800: Welcome Reception
09 December
Tuesday
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0900: Opening Remarks
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0915: Plenary Session 3 - Building Partnerships for Success: Interoperability and Collaborative Operations
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1045: Break
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1115: Breakout Groups 2
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1215: Lunch
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1345: Plenary Session 4: Developing Future SOF Leaders: Investing in Human Capital
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1515: Break
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1545: Breakout Groups 3
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1900: Dinner
10 DecembeR
Wednesday
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0900: Industry Day Opening Remarks
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0915: Plenary Session 5 - SOF of the Future: Leveraging Technology and Innovation
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1045: Break
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1115: C-UAV Demo
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1145: KENSOF ISR Integration Demo
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1245: Lunch
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1400: Industry Expo
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1900: Dinner
11 December
Thursday
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0500: Engagement Day
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1100: Lunch
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1300: Closing Ceremony
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1600: Dinner
African Partners
44+
International Partners
21+
Plenaries
5
Industry Sponsors
15+
Distinguished Hosts
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring Silent Warrior 2025? As a sponsor, you’ll have the chance to showcase your organization’s cutting-edge innovations, engage with industry leaders, and contribute to meaningful discussions that shape tomorrow’s solutions.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Accommodations & Travel
SW 25 will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi (Chiromo Lane, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: +254 719-010 888) from 08-11 December 2025.
For accommodations and travel support please email the Silent Warrior group chat at SOCAFRICA.SILENT.WARRIOR.SHDMBX@SOCOM.MIL.
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