Upcoming Events

Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19 this conference is now available with remote access only – please register your place at www.fav-ws.com.

With the current coronavirus situation, we have decided to go ahead with SMi’s Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems Conference taking place 3^rd – 4^th June , however this will no longer be taking place at a venue, but will only be available via remote access.

Future Armoured Vehicles 2020 will host a range of briefings, panel sessions and focused discussion groups from both military and industry leaders to provide a holistic view of the future of armoured vehicles. The conference will explore how new technologies and systems are being integrated to deliver the precision and strike capability required for 21st century operations, equipping you with the strategies and solutions to advance your future capability.

Highlights of FAVWS:

• Network with leaders from across the world who are shaping and influencing armoured vehicle programmes.
• Hear briefings from international military leaders such as British Army, U.S. Army, Ukrainian Armed Forces, TNO and the Bundeswehr.
• Explore the latest technologies, systems and platforms that are revolutionising mechanised warfare, including a dedicated exhibition area showcasing the latest technologies.
• Return to your office with a set of strategies and solutions to advance your future capability. 

HOSTED BY: QinetiQ

LED BY:

• Cathy O’Carroll MSc, BSc, MRAeS, Global Campaign Director – Integrated Test & Evaluation, QinetiQ
• Dr Adrian Britton, Global Lead Solution Architect Integrated Test & Evaluation Campaign, QinetiQ
• Adam Whitby, MEng, CEng, MRAeS, Global Lead Modelling and Simulation, QinetiQ

With the pace of innovation becoming an increasingly dominant factor in deterring aggression and winning battles, getting capability from the drawing board to the front line quickly and cost-effectively is now recognised as being fundamental to modern warfare. This urgency will only convert to success if the capability delivered is proven to be safe, reliable and effective.

This webinar is sponsored by QinetiQ and is FREE to join, and will provide a view of how Test & Evaluation (T&E) needs to be digitally modernised to create a single thread of T&E evidence to provide a time and cost optimised through-life test plan. This will improve the military’s ability to evaluate, certify and evolve their military capability to exercise their innovation advantage.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?

• Gain an overview of global trends and how T&E must evolve in response
• Explore the future vision for a digitally integrated T&E enterprise
• Understand how exploiting digital twins can provide early confidence in the design phase
• Learn how a Live, Virtual, Constructive capability can provide evaluation and training confidence at military capability level

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Chief Information Officers
• Chief Data Officers
• Chief Information Security Officers
• Chief Technical Officers
• Head of Innovation
• Head of Transformation
• Head of Digital Programmes
• Chief Architect Technical
• Principal Architects
• Technical Authority Integration Level Systems
• Enterprise Architects
• Transformation Directors
• Procurement Requirements Managers
• Engineers

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 – 1^st and 2^nd September 2020, 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.

SMi Group are delighted to present the 6th annual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe! This year, the awaited event will return to Budapest, Hungary on the 1^st – 2^nd September 2020 where delegates will be given a fantastic opportunity to hear from key military figures and government personnel.

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.

Benefits of attending 2020’s event:

• Keynote briefings from senior officers from Central and Eastern Europe
• A unique focus on multipurpose helicopter technology and joint force interoperability
• High level panel discussions involving technical managers and project engineers from established military organisations.
• Informal networking time so you can gather insight from peers and colleagues also shaping and influencing regional helicopter programmes today

As the only conference that specialises in rotary systems in the Central and Eastern Europe region, join us and hear from an international speaker line-up, which includes Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, many more! 

Early bird savings!

Register by:

• 30^th April to save £600!
• 29^th May to save £300!
• 30^th June to save £200!

Register online at: http://www.futurehelicopter.co.uk/armadainternational

Due to the ongoing challenges associated with public gatherings and COVID-19, we regrettably have had to postpone Military Space Situational Awareness Conference and Exhibition.

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

• Military Space Situational Awareness – 3^rd and 4^th September 2020, Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 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.

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the fifteenth annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 16^th – 17^th September 2020 in London – 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 2020 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

Early bird discounts:

• Register by 30^th April to save £300
• Register by 29^th May to save £200
• Register by 30^th June to save £100

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Armoured Vehicles events portfolio: Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2020, the only conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on vehicle power and propulsion systems.  

Highlights for 2020:

• 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 representing the British Army, DSTL, and UK industry who are driving innovation in armoured vehicle propulsion
• Network with key OEMs and System Integrators such as; RBSL, BAE Systems Hägglunds, QinetiQ, and General Dynamics European Land Systems
• 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.

Early bird discounts:

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

Unmanned aerial systems are increasingly taking their place as indispensable assets to the modern military: whether as long range ISR assets, remote combat UAS, soldier-launched tactical systems, or “wingmen” for manned aircraft, UAVs are now a reality of warfare. With this in mind, SMi Group proudly presents the 5th annual UAV Technology conference, taking place on the 28^th – 29^th September 2020, in London, UK. 

As investment continues to grow to reflect the increasing reliance on unmanned assets, there has never been a more important time to explore the latest technology, trends and developments in unmanned aerial systems. As the leading conference in Europe concentrating on UAVs, SMi’s 2020 UAV Technology conference is expected to be the biggest year yet. Delegates can anticipate that this year’s event will address key topics such as long range ISR capabilities, wingmen programmes, regulation, counter-UAS technology and many more!

Key reasons to attend:

• Meet and network with leaders in UAV technology from industry, military and government across two days, including dedicated networking lunches and drinks reception, at the leading event in Europe on UAVs.
• Hear updates and guidance from world leading UAV programme managers
• Delve into the latest topics and trends shaping the future of unmanned aerial systems
• Discover cutting-edge UAV technology to enhance operational effectiveness and explore opportunities for greater coalition interoperability

The 2020 event will comprise of a wide variety of attendees such as programme managers, requirement planners, operational users and industry technical experts to share their knowledge and experiences with UAV technologies.

Early bird discounts:

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

SMi Group’s Defence Safety Conference will return to London 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

SMi Group are delighted to announce the 11^th Air Mission Planning and Support conference, which will return to London on the 6^th – 7^th October 2020.

This year’s Air Mission Planning and Support conference is expected to be the biggest year yet. Following the success of the preceding year, the two-day agenda will have a particular focus onmaximising air power and the technological innovations that will impact on current dynamic challenges.

What are the themes for this event? 

The event will be exploring themes of technologies, integration and future platforms to take Air Mission Planning into the next generation, providing agile end to end mission support. Air Mission Planning will also include briefs concentrating on a number of topics, ranging from data management to 5^th generation integration, from cyber security to multi-domain operations and more. The above topics and newly introduced components represent critical developments and military assets that will radically improve air capabilities in the present and future.

Key Reasons to Attend Air Mission Planning and Support 2020:

• The only conference on air mission support and planning covering all areas such as fast-jet, heavy-lift, rotary perspectives and many more!
• Highlighting the technological aspects integrated into next generation mission support – subsequently providing an in-depth insight on the innovative and cutting-edge solutions.
• More international speakers than ever before, from leading air systems development and procurement

Early bird deadlines: 

• Register by 30^th April to save £600!
• Register by 29^th May to save £300!
• Register by 30^th June to save £200! 

To register or for more information visit: http://www.airmissionplanning.co.uk/armadainternational

The 5^th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe conference returns to Prague, Czech Republic on the 12^th and 13^th October 2020.

With regional nations overhauling their legacy equipment to bring their combat vehicles in line with current allied capabilities, Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe 2020 will provide a critical insight into what requirements are being pursued by regional armed forces, reinforcing interoperability and cooperation.

Gathering senior representatives from around the world to examine doctrine for ground forces including how nations are training, manoeuvring and supplying their forces in the field.

Key reasons to attend:

• This Central and Eastern Europe’s most focused armoured vehicles meeting, where you can hear exclusive keynote briefings delivered by senior military officers in national modernisation programmes.
• 5+ hours of informal networking for key decision makers to share their goals with industry and enhancing engagement in national defence projects.
• International audience – last year’s event attracted over 120 attendees from: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the US.
• Learn about the regional focuses for adopting and integrating new capabilities.

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

• 19^th – 20^th October 2020 at Holiday Inn Kensington Forum.

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

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

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