Information and Logistics

Here, you will find all the essential details to ensure your experience at COLP47 is seamless and enjoyable. From venue specifics and travel arrangements to registration procedures and session schedules, this section is designed to provide you with comprehensive guidance.

 Whether you’re planning your journey, preparing for the sessions, or navigating on-site logistics, what to bring or wear, the pages aim to equip you with everything you need for a successful and enriching conference experience.

Explore the sections below for important information and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Event Concept Note

Read more about the background to the Conference and about the Panels. Please find the pdf of Concept Note available here.

Event Flyer 

Share the flyer in your network to inspire more professionals to join the Conference. Please find the pdf of Event Flyer here.

Conference Dress code

We encourage participants to wear what they are comfortable with and represents them as professionals. If you have certain professional or national attires that you are required to wear, this is perfectly welcome. A brief guidance is shared below:

17 September 2024 - Welcome Reception:  Formal business attire

  • Military: Uniform 6C~1 or equivalent
  • Gents: Dinner Jacket/Suit Jacket/Jacket & tie
  • Ladies: Cocktail dress/dress

18 -19 September - Academic Conference: Business attire

  • Military: Uniform 6C~1 or equivalent
  • Gents: Jacket and Tie
  • Ladies: Smart Business Gents: Dinner Jacket/Suit JacketLadies: Cocktail dress/dress

20 September 2024 - Cultural Tour: Casual and Comfortable Clothing

As informed, this is an international high level academic event with representatives from Government Ministries, Navy, International Organisations, UN Agencies and Programmes, Academic Institutions, Industry, Non-profit organisations, Civil society and all interested young or mid-career maritime and ocean professionals.

Chatham House Rule  

COLP47 is conducted under the Chatham House Rule. The information is free for use, but identity and affiliation of the contributors should not be revealed/cited without their consent. 

Recording, Photography and Press/Social Media

  • The Conference will be recorded for research and capacity building purposes with the consent of all participants, .

  • Photos will be taken during the conference, and may be used in WMU publications such as the Conference Report and on the WMU website, social media channels, unless requested otherwise.

  • The Social Media hashtag for the conference is #COLP47. You are welcome to use this hashtag and mention WMU in your posts.

Contact: Should you have any questions, please write to us on goievents@wmu.se