Upcoming Events

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 2-3 September 2020 and will now run as a virtual event.

This means the conference will go ahead as planned, with the full support of its speakers, sponsors and delegates, but will run ‘live’ and online only on the SMi Virtual Conference Platform.

We are pleased to make you aware of the NEW CONFIRMED DATE:

• Military Space Situational Awareness – 3^rd and 4^th September 2020, Online Virtual Event, London, UK.

As space becomes more congested, competitive and contested; the need for effective SSA to support space operations has become increasingly heightened.

Military Space Situational Awareness will once again bring together leading experts from across the UK, US, Europe and beyond to discuss and coordinate the future of SST and STM across the alliance.

As the next generation of mega constellations are sent into orbit, understanding where satellites are and how they are interacting with other platforms is more critical than ever – as collisions can damage equipment valued into the billions and cripple vital communication and earth observation capabilities.

Event Highlights:

• Hear from senior military and civil officials on the latest solutions being implemented to enhance the security of space assets through domain awareness.
• Examine key issues impacting space security including debris, weather and hostile threats.
• With the era of mega-constellations in LEO approaching, debate how best government and industry can manage further space congestion through policy implementation and best practices to ensure future sustainable space use.
• Discuss the benefits of allied cooperation of Space Situational Awareness services and informationto create a holistic approach to SSA and a more accurate global picture.
• Part of ‘Space Week’, this annual conference will be held in conjunction with a Small Satellites Conference, to provide a holistic view of the new space environment.

Held with the support of Vietnam Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Industry and Trade, Clarion Events and HADIFA are proud to present VIDSE – Vietnam International Defense & Security Exhibition 2020.

VIDSE will take place from 14-16 September 2020 at the National Convention Center, Hanoi and is expected to welcome over 120 exhibiting companies and more than 5,000 visitors.

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now a virtual conference only, taking place on 28 – 29 September 2020.

This means the conference will go ahead as planned, with the full support of its speakers, sponsors and delegates, but will run ‘live’ and online only on the SMi Virtual Conference Platform.

The SMi Virtual Conference Platform will deliver the following benefits:

• Live and On Demand speaker content: Get access to the latest strategies and case studies from your market place online!
• Network with all the event attendees: Connect, see who’s attending, chat and share contact details with all online delegates, speakers and sponsors
• Exhibit a Virtual Booth: You can pack your customised booth full of documents, videos and even show who is manning the booth during the event and hosting meetings
• Host & Join Meetings & Socials: Join preferred speaking sessions, host you own meetings and even a virtual Networking social, with in built Zoom functionality

SMi Group’s Defence Safety Conference will return for its third year on 5^th – 6^th October 2020.

Supported by the UK MoD Defence Safety Authority, this event will explore the safe delivery of defence capabilities across the land, air and maritime domains to provide a holistic overview of safety within the military.

As the only event solely dedicated to enhancing defence safety, the conference is unparalleled in its ability to bring together senior safety practitioners from across the globe to discuss the protection of lives and capability.

Key highlights:

• Hear senior briefings from military personnel, duty holders, regulators and operators from the land, air and maritime domains
• Discuss strategies to enhance the protection of lives and capability while maintaining operational effectiveness
• Uncover new systems and technologies that will optimise your military safety processes
• Meet and network with military stakeholders and international experts within defence safety from around the world

We wanted to update you on our latest plans to run the Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 2020 taking place on the 6^th and 7^th of October.  Due to the ongoing challenges surrounding COVID-19, this conference will now run as a virtual event.

This means the conference will go ahead as planned, with the full support of its speakers, sponsors and delegates, but will run ‘live’ and online only on the SMi Virtual Conference Platform.

The SMi Virtual Conference Platform will deliver the following benefits:

• Live and On Demand speaker content: Get access to the latest strategies and case studies from your market place online!
• Network with all the event attendees: Connect, see who’s attending, chat and share contact details with all online delegates, speakers and sponsors
• Exhibit a Virtual Booth: You can pack your customised booth full of documents, videos and even show who is manning the booth during the event and hosting meetings
• Host & Join Meetings & Socials: Join preferred speaking sessions, host you own meetings and even a virtual Networking social, with in built Zoom functionality

As new threats create more challenging and dangerous air operations, and NATO-aligned militaries see increasingly higher operational tempos, flight training and preparation must respond to these developments to prepare pilots for dynamic operational environments.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

• GAIN a holistic look at current developments in flight training across fast-jet, rotary-wing, fixed-wing
• DELVE into the latest topics and trends shaping the future of synthetic training, retention and training, gaming technology and more
• HEAR the latest updates from leading OEMs delivering the latest flight training platforms and systems
• NEW SPEAKERS

There have been a number of recent investments from NATO-allied countries in flight training systems and platforms and for this reason, the two-day event represents a unique opportunity for operational users and industry to meet and exchange new ideas and share best practices on how to ensure that the pilots of the future are ready to fight and win.

We wanted to update you on our latest plans to run the Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe Conference 2020 taking place on the 12^th and 13^th of October.  Due to the ongoing challenges surrounding COVID-19, this conference will now run as a virtual event.

This means the conference will go ahead as planned, with the full support of its speakers, sponsors and delegates, but will run ‘live’ and online only on the SMi Virtual Conference Platform.

The SMi Virtual Conference Platform will deliver the following benefits:

• Live and On Demand speaker content: Get access to the latest strategies and case studies from your market place online!
• Network with all the event attendees: Connect, see who’s attending, chat and share contact details with all online delegates, speakers and sponsors
• Exhibit a Virtual Booth: You can pack your customised booth full of documents, videos and even show who is manning the booth during the event and hosting meetings
• Host & Join Meetings & Socials: Join preferred speaking sessions, host you own meetings and even a virtual Networking social, with in built Zoom functionality

SMi Group are pleased to present the Military PNT conference, which will convene on:

• 19^th – 20^th October 2020.

Military PNT will host a range of presentations from both the commercial (NAVISP, UK GNSS) and military (GPS, NTS-3) graded capability, aiming to cover satellite navigation technology in depth, with topics such as PNT resilience, legal frameworks, a case study analysis on GNSS outages and how warfighters operate in denied and degraded environments.

Bringing together requirement officers, procurement officials, R&D scientists, operators and industry representatives, Military PNT is an essential date for all those in the field.

Highlights of Military PNT:

• Senior military briefings comprehensively covering GPS and NTS-3 programmes: highlighting the present and future of PNT.
• Hear key updates from commercial solution providers building cutting edge technologies with international partners
• Explore a diverse array of topics including PNT resilience, legal frameworks, case study analysis on GNSS outages and warfighter navigation requirements.
• Understand how the UK’s PNT landscape will look in a post-Galileo environment
• Engage with senior military and industry leaders in PNT 

ISDEF 2020 is the premier Defense, HLS and Cyber Exhibition in the ASEAN region. Focusing on interoperability between defense and security, ISDEF brings together government and military officials, industry members, end-users and decision-makers from Thailand, the ASEAN region and beyond. 85% of the attendees have buying power making ISDEF a highly effective platform for rapid business growth. Join us for the 11th edition of ISDEF, October 20-21, 2020, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mi Group are proud to announce that the 22nd annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition will return to London on the 10th, 11th and 12th November, alongside a Disruptive Space Technology Focus Day on the 9th November.

As Europe’s leading military communications event for satellite professionals, Global MilSatCom provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet with senior decision makers from defence agencies, militaries, governments and industry from across the globe, providing fantastic interactive opportunities through conference sessions, networking receptions and an exhibition hall.

This year, the conference will highlight topics such as SATCOM resilience, hybrid capability, payload delivery, the impact of emergent LEO mega-constellations and more, providing a holistic view of the future of connectivity.

Delegates can expect to hear crucial updates on the SKYNET programme as it evolves into SKYNET 6, discover more about the emergence of the US Space Force and the DoD’s new “go fast” procurement efforts, and explore international SATCOM programme developments, where opportunities for partnerships may be developed.

Key Reasons to Attend Global MilSatCom 2020:

• Hear essential updates on the UK’s SKYNET programme from both MoD and industry perspectives as the constellation evolves into SKYNET 6
• Explore US SATCOM development, understanding more about the new Space Force and how innovation is being driven through SMC 2.0 and AFRL’s Space Innovation Pitch Days
• Listen to key international partner updates, including briefings from crucial regions including Europe and Asia Pacific
• Explore Small Satellites, future launch and disruptive approaches to technology development among key organisations at adedicated pre-conference focus day
• Meet and network with an anticipated 600 attendees from defence agencies, militaries, governments and industry over 7 hours of networking and 4 receptions

SMi Group’s Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference will return to London for its 6th year on 11th – 12th November 2020.

Bringing together senior military and industry experts, this event will discuss key survivability concepts across the spectrum, with briefings on situational awareness, concealment and signature management, IED protection systems and mine resistance, armour material technologies and much more.

Not only this, but the conference will once again host a dedicated pre-conference Active Protection Systems Focus Day on the 10th November, which will provide detailed and exclusive insight into how leading nations are integrating APS into their existing and future vehicle fleets.

As the only armoured vehicles conference dedicated to survivability, this event will be a key date for all those in the field.

Key reasons to attend:

• Listen to in-depth discussions which cover a diverse range of key survivability concepts
• Hear updates from senior programme managers about the latest survivability systems
• Learn about the most recent survivability developments and technologies from industry leaders in platform protection
• Meet and network with senior military personnel and leading industry professionals working in armoured vehicles survivability

Early bird discounts:

• Register by 30^th June to save £300
• Register by 30^th September to save £100

Now in its 10^th year, SMi Group are pleased to present the Social Media in the Defence and Military Sector conference, returning to London on the 18^th and 19^th November 2020.

This two-day event will involve a comprehensive view of the use of social media for military purposes. Social media has become increasingly important as a communication channel in civilian society, and the military sector is no different. It can be used as a platform for information and recruitment purposes, fulfil a welfare function for personnel keeping in touch with family and friends, and as a strategic communication tool for opinion-forming and psychological operations. Social media offers militaries fast, direct communications with their workforces as well as highly effective ways of communicating externally.

Join us this this November to learn from a truly global line-up of military and government speakers, meet your peers from around the world, and gain insight into the armed forces’ day-to-day activities from branding and recruitment to frontline operations, intelligence, and cyber warfare.

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Engage with a dynamic, global audience of military officers, government officials, industry experts and social media specialists on crucial topics such recruitment, audience engagement, crisis response tactics and combating fake news
• Exclusive Host Nation presentations from the UK MoD
• Dedicated sessions on COVID-19 response and the role of the military in keeping the world virus-free
• Two half day pre-conference workshops focusing on social media strategies and the utilisation of immersive technologies in military communications campaigns

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 25-26 November 2020 in London, UK.

Early bird discounts:

Book by 30^th April 2020 to save £600
Book by 29^th May 2020 to save £300
Book by 30^th June 2020 to save £200

As strategic and heavy airlift continues to drive expeditionary capability – the market capitalisation of this mission critical sector continues to grow. Delivering ‘boots on the ground’, as well as military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 epidemic, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier.

SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the 21^st Annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference and exhibition, taking place this December in Seville, Spain, where key upgrade programmes for the A400M are underway.

Highlights for 2020:

• Listen to briefings from key allied partners across the strategic and tactical airlift sectors and develop an understanding of programme developments and future requirements

• Refined focus on the air-to-air refuelling market and how this critical enabler provides mission support

• Industry presentations from key commercial partners across the domain including TLD, Leonardo, Mitiga Solutions and more…

• Learn about key topics within the Military Airlift and AAR community including rotary wing AAR and airlift, resource pooling efforts, humanitarian and disaster relief airlift, rapid response and delivery capability, and the use of assets for Military Aid to Civil Authorities (MACA) in response to COVID-19…

We wanted to inform you that regrettably we have had to postpone our Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness conference. The event will now take place next year on 12^th-13^th April 2021.

SMi Group proudly presents the Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2021, the leading conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on C2, C4i, sensors, optronics and vehicle architecture.

The 2021 event invites not only military programme managers, operational commanders and leading engineers, but will also provide the perfect platform for both operational users and industry to share their insights on the latest systems and sub-systems, providing greater awareness of existing capabilities and future requirements.

Key topics will include: vetronic architectures, communications, CIS capabilities, battle management systems, acoustic sensors, optronics, crew displays, active protection, defensive aid suites and mobile camouflage systems.

Due to the ongoing challenges associated with public gatherings and COVID-19, we regrettably have had to postpone Small Satellites Conference.

We are pleased to make you aware of the NEW CONFIRMED DATE:

• Small Satellites – 26 and 27 April 2021, Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK.

With nations around the world developing their small satellites capability at pace, governments and trans-national agencies must manage this changing domain. Small Satellites 2020 will consider best practise, regulatory principals, production and operational lessons learnt to effectively utilise this revolutionised resource.

Gathering representatives from across the alliance to meet, network and explore the small satellite revolution and its impact on future space.

Event Highlights:

• Explore the LEO/GEO small, cube and nano-satellite market and its impact on future space.
• Delve into key topics surrounding the new space market including: the legal and policy framework for operating in space, creating a regulatory structure to support the small satellite industry and how data networking across small satellite constellations is enabling new connectivity on the ground.
• Learn about key programmes being developed by emerging space companies and national Governments.
• Exhibition opportunities for industry to showcase their capabilities.
• Part of ‘Space Week’, this annual conference will be held in conjunction with a Military Space Situational Awareness Conference, to provide a holistic view of the new space environment.

Announcement: Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 19th – 20th May 2021 in NOVOTEL BUDAPEST CENTRUM, Budapest, Hungary.

Key topics to be discussed: modernisation programmes, readiness of regional rotary fleets, procurement goals, national security, operations and interoperability, platform and programme upgrades, and much more.

The two-day conference will be expected to have the widest European nations, where key industry players such as Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, Sikorsky and many more are anticipated to attend! There will also be strong host nation representation from the Hungarian Forces as well as other senior military experts from the Central and Eastern European region.

Announcement: Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 8-9 June 2021 with a Dismounted Soldier Situational Awareness focus day on the 7th of June 2021, in Arlington, Virginia.

SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference and Exhibition taking place in Los Angeles, on the 7^th – 9^th June 2021.

With the US DoD pushing the acquisition of the next generation of space capability up its agenda to stay ahead of near-peer adversaries in what is widely expected to be the next major warfighting domain. Military Space USA will explore how rapid prototyping, requirement setting, and procurement have become keystone policies, now highlighted by programmes such as SMC 2.0 and AFRL’s innovation pitch days.

Register today to meet and network with over 140 attendees, across 6+ hours of breaks including: defence agencies, militaries, governments, disruptive agile space companies across the Silicon Valley along with established industrial primes that lead in the space domain.

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Learn from a variety of AFSPACE stakeholders about the ongoing SMC 2.0 reorganizational efforts and how rapid acquisition is changing approaches to space
• Listen to key allied partners and explore where opportunities for partnerships moving forward can be developed
• Explore key topics within the US DoD’s approach to space including SMC 2.0, Accelerator Programmes, Blackjack and more

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.milspaceusa.com/armada

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 10th-11th June 2021 in Arlington, USA.

KADEX is the largest multi-profile congress and exhibition event of defence, aerospace and cyber security industries in Central Asia.

It is the best regional platform for innovative defence and security companies worldwide to present their product and services to the relevant decision-makers and practitioners. If you are looking for opportunities to increase your presence in this region there is a unique event in Nur-Sultan city (Astana), Kazakhstan.

Participation at KADEX is a unique opportunity to establish and enhance relationship with governmental bodies, armed forces and business throughout the region.

Do not miss one of the high profile events in defence industry bringing together over 320 exhibitors and more than 48 official delegations from all over the world.

With near-peer adversaries aggressively pursuing RAS development, the US DoD is investing heavily in land robotics which are becoming ever more crucial for gaining overmatch in possible high-intensity conflict. These added investments in advanced technologies will increase Warfighter lethality, transform situational awareness and remove soldiers from dangerous situations.

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Unmanned Systems portfolio: Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) USA, taking place in Arlington, in June 2021.

As the newest and most exciting US-based conference specifically dedicated to military robotics in the land environment, the two-day event will provide a global meeting point for the US ground robotics community, key allied partners, and RAS thought leaders to explore new opportunities and challenges in this rapidly changing field.

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.roboticsautonomous-usa.com/armada

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 5^th annual MilSatCom USA conference will return to Arlington, Virginia, on the 23rd – 24th June 2021.

We are holding this conference at a time when the US space sector is adjusting to the new US Space Force, takes forward the WGS-11 program, and invests further in LEO programs (such as Blackjack) and COMSATCOM integration. Given this, the SATCOM industry has lots of opportunities for investment and development.

MilSatCom USA will bring together military and government leaders, both from the US and from key allies, and major industry SATCOM providers to explore MILSATCOM in depth. Topics being discussed include emerging US Space policy, SATCOM resiliency and redundancy, partnership and collaboration between nations and organisations, and expeditionary SATCOM for the Warfighter.

Highlights of MilSatCom USA 2021:

• Meet and network with SATCOM stakeholders from the DoD, including the USAF, USN, US Army, US COCOMS, NRL, AFRL and DISA
• Hear the latest updates on the US DoD’s SATCOM programmes, such as Iridium, WGS, AEHF, MUOS, Blackjack and MOUs with partner nations
• Discover the latest in SATCOM technology and find new products, techniques and opportunities in this dynamic field
• Explore greater opportunities for collaboration and partnership, both between allied partners and within the DoD

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the fifteenth annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15 – 16 September 2021 in Rome, Italy – a prime location for international defence trade.

As one of the leading global defence exports conferences, this meeting will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and government officials to discuss global defence trade compliance in depth.

There is a need for effective strategies that will optimise efficiency in global defence trade compliance – Defence Exports 2021 will explore this challenge and examine how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented.

Key highlights: 

• Listen to senior briefings on regulation controls including ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use and the Wassenaar Agreement
• Meet and network with leading lawyers, compliance experts, government officials and industry representatives from across the globe
• Discuss how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented
• Discover practical guidance on effective trade, licensing and compliance

As the shift from traditional power packs towards alternative means of vehicle propulsion accelerates, and armed forces around the world begin to embrace innovative solutions to armoured vehicle mobility, powertrain and power management considerations have never been so important.

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Armoured Vehicles events portfolio: Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2021, the only conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on vehicle power and propulsion systems.

Highlights for 2021:

• Explore how technological advances will enhance overall performance for future armoured vehicles, as platform electrification moves closer to reality, and software developments allow for superior survivability, mobility and situational awareness capabilities
• Listen to key host-nation decision makers
• Network with key OEMs and System Integrators
• Understand the opportunities for industry to engage in the future of armoured vehicle propulsion, with the UK and international partners continuing to develop innovative technology at a rapid rate

Discuss a diverse range of topics including; platform electrification, hybrid fuel-cells and hybrid-electric drive, maintaining the operability of increasingly power-sensitive systems, enhancing situational awareness, survivability and lethality through more effective APUs, and many more.

*Important Announcement: SMi Group’s Airborne ISR Conference will now take place on the 20^th-21^stOctober 2021.*

SMi is proud to present the 6th Airborne ISR conference to be held in London on the 20th and 21st October 2021.

Airborne ISR continues to be an incredibly important capability for militaries. Effective ISR enables kinetic assets the resources they need to be effective on the battlefield. Perhaps more than this, ISR is an extremely capable deterrent in its own right and modern dissemination technology and techniques enables forces to deal with threats before they can cause harm.