ITEC 2026's conference is a dynamic three-day event focused on advancing defence training through technology. Under the conference theme Training technologically empowered forces, sessions will explore transformative tools such as artificial intelligence-driven simulations to immersive wargaming experiences.

Scroll down to explore the discussions which will take place on the latest innovations designed to enhance, streamline, and scale training processes - arming our forces with the critical skills and strategies essential for success in modern warfare.

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09:00
  1. Opening Keynote
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
09:30
  1. Opening keynote
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
10:30
  1. Morning break
    60 mins
11:30
  1. Training system modernisation to support multi-domain operations
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
    Training system modernisation to support multi-domain operations
  2. Beyond the base: deployed training in austere environments
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  3. Harnessing AI for training: From present applications to future possibilities
    Theatre 3
    60 mins
    This panel will delve into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in training, examining current defence applications and exploring its future. Insights into how AI is currently enhancing traini …
12:30
  1. Lunch break
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Future-ready training: extended reality (XR) in military aviation
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
              
  2. Competency mapping and tracking across syllabi: A United States Air Force pilot training case study
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Conversion of data to action
  3. False news and artificial narratives: How to create video training using real world events and some "not so real events".
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Large Language Models (LLMs) are the new MVP in collective training and wargaming
14:00
  1. Future-ready training: extended reality (XR) in military aviation (continued)
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
        
  2. Enhancing Military Readiness through AI-Powered Roleplaying: Exploring New Frontiers in Empathy and Communication Training
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Conversion of data to action
  3. Applying artificial intelligence techniques to improve wargaming design and delivery
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Large Language Models (LLMs) are the new MVP in collective training and wargaming
14:30
  1. Future-ready training: extended reality (XR) in military aviation (continued)
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
       
  2. Why omitting real-world network conditions from the training environment fails the war fighter.
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Conversion of data to action
  3. Using generative adversarial networks (GANs) and large language models (LLMs) to create a synthetic information wrap – Lessons of the POBL Project
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Large Language Models (LLMs) are the new MVP in collective training and wargaming
15:00
  1. Afternoon break
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Improving military command decision making
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AI architectures for greater efficiency, accuracy and confidence
  2. Synthetics and high performance teams, enhancing human performance to generate a war winning edge
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Science fiction or no
  3. Advancing air combat training, innovations in virtual simulation and red agent development
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Beyond the battlefield: AI agents and the human element in warfare
16:00
  1. Beyond demos: building hierarchical agentic artificial intelligence for defence
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AI architectures for greater efficiency, accuracy and confidence
  2. Bringing facts and metrics to competency-based training and assessment – a civil approach for the military domain
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Science fiction or no
  3. Adaptive and rational A3E actors: a game-theoretic and data-centric approach to military training simulations
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Beyond the battlefield: AI agents and the human element in warfare
16:30
  1. TWIN: Trustworthy artificial intelligence for confident military decisions
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    AI architectures for greater efficiency, accuracy and confidence
  2. Realistic synthetic mission rehearsal – Is this even possible?
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Science fiction or no
  3. Artificial intelligence powered human behaviour modelling: advancing information environment simulations for Strategic Command and multi-domain exercises
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Beyond the battlefield: AI agents and the human element in warfare
17:00
  1. Conference close
    0 mins
09:30
  1. Opening keynote
    Keynote Theatre
    90 mins
11:00
  1. Morning break
    30 mins
11:30
  1. Multi-domain operations modelling & simulation requirements
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. How to train personnel for the next generation of warships: including Fridtjof Nansen & type 26
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  3. Global challenges in joint multi-domain operation training
    Theatre 3
    60 mins
    This international panel will examine similarities in challenges faced when attempting multi-domain operation training. Panellists will explore the complexities of aligning diverse training programmes …
12:30
  1. Lunch Break
    60 mins
13:30
  1. Achieving training system interoperability - comparing software architectures.
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. The Mentalist, from mafia to cyber
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    The challenges of building your own world
  3. Virtual training – experiences from Ukraine
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Accelerating training without borders
14:00
  1. Achieving training system interoperability - comparing software architectures. (continued)
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. Harnessing serious gaming and machine learning to assist with tactical decision making and training
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    The challenges of building your own world
  3. Accelerating Navy readiness with mobile virtual reality (VR) and handheld gaming PC simulations in the Fleet
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Accelerating training without borders
14:30
  1. Achieving training system interoperability - comparing software architectures. (continued)
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
  2. [SENTIENT] Symbiotic cognitive systems
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    The challenges of building your own world
  3. Neural activity patterning by learning modality in military training
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Accelerating training without borders
15:00
  1. Afternoon break
    30 mins
15:30
  1. Improving collective training outcomes – a paradigm change for the delivery of command and staff training
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Training Military Leaders to be better Decision Makers
  2. Errors of event logs when utilising first person shooter (FPS) training simulations in training or research
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Get your game face on
  3. Revolutionizing military training and simulation with multimodal generative artificial intelligence
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Code to curriculum: GenAI in training design
16:00
  1. Artificial Intelligence integration into strategic wargames in NATO HQ SACT
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Training Military Leaders to be better Decision Makers
  2. Leveraging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in disaster management: addressing the training and collaboration imperatives in the European Union (EU)
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Get your game face on
  3. Enhancing the full lifecycle of extended reality and simulation experiences with generative artificial intelligence
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Code to curriculum: GenAI in training design
16:30
  1. Artificial intelligence for wargaming simulation: intelligent agents for multi-domain decision & training support
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Training Military Leaders to be better Decision Makers
  2. Transforming training across borders: The role of sharing performance data among allies.
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Transforming training across borders: The role of sharing performance data among allies.
  3. Artificial intelligence society of minds for courseware development
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
    Code to curriculum: GenAI in training design
17:00
  1. Conference close
    0 mins
09:30
  1. Navigating the AI Battlefield: Balancing innovation and safety in AI-driven training
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
    The integration of AI in military training presents both opportunities and significant challenges. This panel will explore the balance required between innovation and safety, focusing on the risks ass …
10:30
  1. Morning break
    30 mins
11:00
  1. Developing a more comprehensive and effective training strategy for 5th generation air forces
    Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. Multi-domain Battlegym Unfortunately, Major General Barry can no longer join us. This session is cancelled.
    Theatre 2
    60 mins
  3. Rapid deployment of in-field training: solutions for immediate readiness
    Theatre 3
    60 mins
    This panel will explore the need for rapid deployment of training solutions for in-field environments. Panellists will uncover innovative strategies and technologies that provide on-the-spot training …
12:00
  1. Lunch break
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Drone surveys for rapid 3D terrain in simulation and training
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
         Terrain – creation and destruction of virtual environments
  2. Adapt or die: training in a world where change is the only constant
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Training to prepare for the next war, not the last
  3. In the age of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, who is really in control?
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
13:30
  1. Floorplan-based procedural 3D building model
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Terrain – creation and destruction of virtual environments
  2. Training the contemporary war fighter – reality based training versus simulation to meet just in time training
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Training to prepare for the next war, not the last
  3. In the age of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, who is really in control? (continued)
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
14:00
  1. Bringing battlefield reality to the simulation scene: compile time terrain dynamics
    Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Terrain – creation and destruction of virtual environments
  2. What's next in training: A unified simulation core
    Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Training to prepare for the next war, not the last
  3. In the age of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, who is really in control? (continued)
    Theatre 3
    30 mins
14:30
  1. End of conference
    0 mins