What is the Preliminary Agenda?

The ITEC 2027 Preliminary Agenda provides an overview of not only the technical sessions but also the challenge and operator-led discussions which will take place in London, focusing on the evolving requirements and innovations shaping the way we train to deliver superior defence capabilities.

NEW for this year:

Core Pillars; Outpacing autonomous and uncrewed threats, Connected by design, Capability at pace, Human Advantage and cognitive edge

Roundtables; ITEC will host a series of roundtables on stage. Each roundtable brings together a small group of participants to work through a defined problem and identify practical next steps. Registering interest does not guarantee a seat. Places are limited and participants are selected to give each table a balanced mix of perspectives. We will contact those selected ahead of the event. 

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ITEC 2027 Preliminary Agenda

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  1. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    Opening Keynote
     
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  2. Human Performance Theatre
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  3. Adaptive Edge Theatre
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  1. Human Performance Theatre
    Closing the Loop: Cognitive Capability Development for Individuals and Collectives
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    Military forces need people and organizations that can exercise sound judgement and adapt as threats change. Training completion and isolated performance results provide only part of the picture: they … Read More
    Chairperson
    Deb Barnes
    Deb Barnes , US Navy NAWCSTD
    Speakers
    Steven Fidermutz
    Mr. Steven Fidermutz, Co-founder and Product Lead , PYP Cognitive Systems (Pick Your Path, Inc)
  2. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    Artificial Intelligence and Modelling & Simulation in the military affairs: From Lifecycle Transformation to Decision Support
    • Connected by design
    The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), alongside increasing operational complexity and the growing demand for timely, data-driven decision support, is reshaping the role of Modelling and … Read More
    Chairperson
    Jean-Yves Donnart
    Jean-Yves Donnart, Advanced Studies Project Manager , Thales AVS France - Training & Simulation
    Speakers
    Filippo Ghisi
    Dr Filippo Ghisi, PhD , University of Genoa
    Marco Gotelli
    Dr Marco Gotelli, Senior Researcher , University of Genoa
    Xhulia Sina
    Ms. Xhulia Sina, PhD , University of Genoa
  3. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    INFOPLAY: Local Generative AI for Adaptive Information Environment Simulation in Crisis Management and Civil Preparedness Exercises
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    Modern crisis management and civil preparedness exercises increasingly require participants to operate in complex and rapidly changing information environments. However, information injects are common … Read More
    Chairperson
    Bartek Panasewicz
    Bartek Panasewicz, Vice President Head of Systems Engineering Vehicle Training Systems - Land Systems , Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
    Speakers
    Jarno Makkonen
    MSc (Technology) Jarno Makkonen, Researcher , Simulator Centre of Excellence, Army Academy, Finnish Defence Forces
    Kalle Saastamoinen
    Dr Kalle Saastamoinen, Researcher , Simulator Centre of Excellence, Army Academy, Finnish Defence Forces
  1. Human Performance Theatre
    Developing Cognitive Edge Through Simulation: A Readiness Framework for Performance Under Pressure
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    Future military operations will place personnel in environments characterised by uncertainty, limited resources, contested information, extended timelines, and rapidly changing conditions. In these en … Read More
    Chairperson
    Deb Barnes
    Deb Barnes , US Navy NAWCSTD
    Speakers
    Thomas Boyd
    Mr Thomas Boyd, Senior Education and Military Programs Specialist , Laerdal Medical
  2. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    Completion Isn’t Capability: How Competency Data Cuts Training Time
    • Capability at pace
    When missions, threats, equipment, techniques, and tactics change faster than curricula, training organizations need to assess what their people know and can do, quickly and citing evidence. This requ … Read More
    Chairperson
    Jean-Yves Donnart
    Jean-Yves Donnart, Advanced Studies Project Manager , Thales AVS France - Training & Simulation
    Speakers
    Brooke Shields
    Ms. Brooke Shields, Director of Operations , Eduworks Corporation
    Fritz Ray
    Mr. Fritz Ray, CEO , Eduworks Corporation
    Tim Welch
    Mr. Tim Welch, Program Managers , Eduworks Corporation
  3. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    Training at the Speed of Change: Reducing Training Latency
    • Capability at pace
    The pace of technological and tactical change surrounding military operations may represent a revolution in military affairs, or it may not. The more important challenge is that we cannot know with co … Read More
    Chairperson
    Bartek Panasewicz
    Bartek Panasewicz, Vice President Head of Systems Engineering Vehicle Training Systems - Land Systems , Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
    Speakers
    Robin Adlam
    Mr Robin Adlam, Managing Director , Lone Star Analysis
  1. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    Connected by Design: Interoperability Across Simulation, C2 and Exercise Management
    • Connected by design
    Modern collective training increasingly depends on an ecosystem of interconnected systems rather than a single simulation or training application. Live, virtual and constructive simulation, Command an … Read More
    Chairperson
    Antonio Giovannetti
    Antonio Giovannetti , NATO HQ SACT
    Speakers
    Björn Löfstrand
    Mr Björn Löfstrand, Distinguished Engineer , 4C Strategies
  2. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    Predict, Prepare, Prevail: Accelerate Readiness with XR Ecosystems
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    As military organisations confront increasingly complex and rapidly evolving threats, the decisive advantage may no longer be platform superiority alone, but the ability to generate operational compet … Read More
    Chairperson
    Sven Lippmann
    Sven Lippmann , OneArc
    Speakers
    Kristine Kvam
    Miss Kristine Kvam, CTO , Fynd Reality
  3. Human Performance Theatre
    AI-assisted hybrid VR training for demanding skills
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    Some skills are used only when the incident is already serious: specialist emergency response, and the equivalent niche skills in defence — hazardous-material and pollution response, harbour and litto … Read More
    Chairperson
    Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director , Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Pekka Eskelinen
    Mr Pekka Eskelinen, Advisor & Founder , Akela Corporation
  1. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    Ready Before the Ship Is: Using XR to Put Training Ahead of the Threat
    • Capability at pace
    Threats now evolve faster than the training pipelines designed to counter them. New sensors, weapons and countermeasures reach the front line on compressed timelines, yet the people who must operate a … Read More
    Chairperson
    Sven Lippmann
    Sven Lippmann , OneArc
    Speakers
    Aliesha Staples
    Mrs Aliesha Staples, CEO , StaplesVR
    Joann Robertson BA (HINs), Mgr FCMI
    Mrs Joann Robertson BA (HINs), Mgr FCMI, Global Defence Engagement Director , StaplesVR
  2. Human Performance Theatre
    Train Technical Subjects in Half the Time and Not in the Classroom?
    • Capability at pace
    Reason for Writing: Training methods remain rooted in a model designed decades ago. We need a system that can quickly adapt to the incoming requirement. This is where ‘Learning in the Flow of Work’ ne … Read More
    Chairperson
    Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director , Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Matthew Ash Eng Tech
    Mr Matthew Ash Eng Tech, Training Capability Manager , Babcock International
  3. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    Validating Interoperability in Multi-Domain Environments
    • Connected by design
    Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation within Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demands unprecedented levels of interoperability. With the expanding integration of space assets and an increasing … Read More
    Chairperson
    Antonio Giovannetti
    Antonio Giovannetti , NATO HQ SACT
    Speakers
    Jonathan Denny
    Mr Jonathan Denny, Solutions Architect , BAE Systems OneArc
  1. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    Extrapolating VR Success to High-Fidelity Mixed Reality for Deployable Point-of-Need Flight Simulation
    • Capability at pace
    Modern air forces and joint coalition partners face an urgent requirement to deliver high-fidelity flight simulation at the Point-of-Need (PoN) in forward-deployed environments, directly aligning with … Read More
    Chairperson
    Sven Lippmann
    Sven Lippmann , OneArc
    Speakers
    TJ Moser
    Col (Retired) TJ Moser, USAF Federal Account Executive , Varjo Technologies
  2. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    The Future of HLA in an Uncrewed Systems Era?
    • Connected by design
    Military simulation has long used HLA to connect simulators for training exercises that are episodic. People rehearse a scenario, then step away, and some of what they learn fades over time, and train … Read More
    Chairperson
    Antonio Giovannetti
    Antonio Giovannetti , NATO HQ SACT
    Speakers
    Andy Fawkes FIMechE, MRAeS
    Mr Andy Fawkes FIMechE, MRAeS, Consultant/Director , Thinke Company Limited
    Stefan Sandberg
    Mr Stefan Sandberg, Swedish Armed Forces Project Manager Helicopter Crew Simulator and Head of Business Development , Remograph
  3. Human Performance Theatre
    The Simulator Is the Easy Part: Flow, Unit Readiness and the Human Baseline for Autonomous Decision Tools
    • The Human advantage and cognitive edge
    Anyone can build a simulator today. Game engines, synthetic terrain and AI tooling are available to any competent team. What remains hard, and where much synthetic training quietly fails, is making a … Read More
    Chairperson
    Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director , Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Or Ben Shabat
    Mr. Or Ben Shabat, Founder & CEO , DCA - Digital Combat Academy
  1. Adaptive Edge Theatre
    Preparing the Workforce for Future Threats: Allied Approaches to Digital Engineering and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Education
    • Outpacing Autonomous and Uncrewed System Threats
    The session would feature a panel of 3-4 speakers representing allied military academies and Defence Universities. Panelists would discuss their approaches to digital engineering and M&S education and … Read More
    Speakers
    Grant Bailey MSc BSc CEng MBCS CITP
    Mr Grant Bailey MSc BSc CEng MBCS CITP, Defence Modelling & Simulation Centre (DMSC) Deputy Head , Defence Modelling & Simulation Centre (DMSC), Integrated Warfare Centre, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC), UK Ministry of Defence
    Terence Andre
    Dr Terence Andre, Air Force Research Laboratory and the Dept of the US Air Force Chief Mod and Sim Office Liaison to the US Air Force Academy , United States Air Force Academy
    Wink Bennett
    Dr Wink Bennett, Modeling and Simulation Senior SME , KBR support to the US Dept of the Air Force Chief Modeling and Simulation Office
  2. Human Performance Theatre
    Human Performance at the edge: perception, cognition and decision-making in Synthetic Training
     
  3. New Horizons Keynote Theatre
    The Digital Engineering–Training Simulation Flywheel: Turning Mission Models into Readiness Advantage
    • Connected by design
    Digital engineering is increasingly shaping how defence organisations design, integrate, test, and sustain complex capabilities, yet its connection to the training and simulation enterprise remains un … Read More
    Speakers
    Benjamin Bell
    Dr. Benjamin Bell, General Manager , Advanced Capabilities Engineering, LLC