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2024 Agenda

 IT²EC 2024 - defence training and technology event

Over the course of the three days at IT²EC, current challenges and future opportunities covering a spectrum of training technology developments were discussed. This year, our agenda focused on the difficulties and threats cited as future challenges. With advancements in AI, XR, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things, we looked at how, within the defense industry, we could best leverage these technologies to optimize operational advantage.

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Please note: the conference agenda for 2025 will be published in due course

Take a look at our conference programme for 2024

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11:00
  1. Morning break & exhibition
    30 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
11:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures

    Dive into the future of wargame training with AI-powered media simulations

  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Find out how Next-Gen Digital Radio Management System streamlines large-scale training exercises
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    This panel brings experts together to discuss generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E, which exhibit remarkable capabilities in a growing number of application areas
12:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    Learn about the US Air Force initiative to transform pilot training with competency-based assessment
13:00
  1. Lunch break & exhibition
    60 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
14:00
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures

    This session will outline how to achieve higher levels of trainee performance from simulation training through the establishment of data standards

  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Empower your soldiers with next-gen systems and a distributed training architecture for unmatched readiness Live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training: seamlessly integrate real-world exercises wi ...
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    Revolutionise defence skill development with large language models, driving the Pan Defence Skills Framework
14:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures

    Cross-disciplinary confusion? Join this session to learn about the Agent Based Reference Model (ABRM) for representing human behaviour and decision-making in modelling and simulation

  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Master data, architecture, and standards for future combat readiness  Unlock data advantage: Leverage rapid prototyping to optimise training with authoritative data sources and open architecture.  Clo ...
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    Learn how to cultivate ethical artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) teams, shaping the future of responsible training
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & exhibition
    30 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
15:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Commodore Ingham delivers the Royal Navy’s vision for the future of Operational Sea Training using a blend of Live and Synthetic Technology
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    Synthetic Training Evolution: Establishment of the Hellenic Air Force Synthetic Training Squadron for enhanced combat readiness. Project HAFTACS: Initial Development of full-fidelity simulators for in ...
  4. VIP Catering Area
    60 mins
    Introducing 'Power Hours' for IT²EC 2024. Last year our research showed that attendees wanted more opportunities to meet informally. So we have created some informal networking sessions so that attend ...
16:00
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Empower your forces with the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center's proven approach to distributed, multinational training
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Train as you fight, anywhere, anytime: unlock the power of on-board synthetic training for modern navies Beyond live exercises: explore how synthetic training on-board ships enables cost-effective, re ...
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions

    Reimagine your training experience with immersive 3D Land Rover simulations

16:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Transform pilot training with tactical datalink-powered live virtual constructive exercises Enhance scenario complexity: integrate virtual and constructive entities into live exercises for richer trai ...
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Equip training simulations with next-generation AI agents that learn and adapt autonomously Break free from scripted responses: foster dynamic decision-making through self-play reinforcement learning. ...
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    Master the decision-making in the battlefield with AI-powered simulation Art and science of leadership: discover how AI-powered simulations are augmenting the art of commanding large-scale military un ...
17:00
  1. Evening networking
    0 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
10:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Dive into the present and future of military medical training with Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) at the Spanish Military Health School (EMISAN)
11:00
  1. Morning break & exhibition
    30 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
12:50
  1. Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
    • Keynote

    Explore the increasing role training and simulation has in preparing military forces for the fight

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13:20
  1. Lunch break & exhibition
    40 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & exhibition
    30 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
16:30
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising aircraft development and training
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
  3. Theatre 3
    30 mins
    • Emerging Solutions
    The siloed data analysis can take you so far on the insight generation journey, but to gain comprehensive understanding of the complex scenarios it is paramount to look at the bigger picture by solving data integration challenges.
     
17:00
  1. Evening networking
    0 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
10:30
  1. Morning break & exhibition
    30 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions
11:00
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures
    Harness the potential of digital twins for real-world impact with the Simulation Equivalence Principle
  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance

    Tired of data hype? Join this session to shatter 10 common myths holding you back

  3. VIP Catering Area
    60 mins
    Introducing 'Power Hours' for IT²EC 2024. Last year our research showed that attendees wanted more opportunities to meet informally. So we have created some informal networking sessions so that attend ...
12:00
  1. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    • Technologies & Architectures

    Understand the issues of connecting Digital Twins in military systems together and the potential solution of using the Digital Twins as a Service (DTaaS) paradigm

  2. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Human Performance
    Revolutionise your training with a data-driven approach, unlocking efficiency, effectiveness, and cost savings Break down data silos: eliminate fragmentation and harness diverse data streams for insig ...
12:30
  1. Close of conference
    0 mins
    • Keynote
    • Technologies & Architectures
    • Human Performance
    • Emerging Solutions