SUVA, Fiji –
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and U.S. Army will host the 48th annual Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS) and the 10
th annual Senior Enlisted Forum (SELF) at the Hotel Sofitel Resort, Denarau Island, Nadi, Fiji, August 13-15, 2024. This gathering is the largest conference for land forces (Army, Marines, etc.) in the region. The objective of IPAMS is to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region through mutual understanding, dialogue, and friendship. It will give senior level officers a forum to exchange views and ideas, and to develop and strengthen their relationships.
The theme for this year’s conference is “Joint & Combined Operations in the Indo-Pacific Region.” The conference will feature plenary sessions, as well as smaller break-out sessions. Attendees will hear from distinguished guest speakers and participate in lively discussions on topics, such as peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, leadership development, and climate change.
IPAMS is the largest and longest running land forces conference in the Indo-Pacific region. Participation at IPAMS has grown from nine nations at the first conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1977, to 31 nations in Seoul, Korea in 2017. IPAMS provides all participants a unique opportunity to discuss the Indo-Pacific region’s security issues and to exchange ideas on topics of mutual concern.
An opening ceremony will start at 1:30pm Tuesday August 13, 2024, at the Hotel Sofitel Resort, followed by a joint press conference with Brig. Gen. Onisivoro Covunisaqa, Commander Land Forces-Fiji, and General Charles Flynn, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific. You must be registered to attend the ceremony and press conference.
Journalists who would like to cover the event should contact: Mr. Russell Shimooka, U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office at
russell.k.shimooka.ctr@army.mil.