The ITEC 2026 Agenda provides an overview of the technical sessions and discussions that took place in London, focusing on the evolving requirements and innovations shaping the way we train to deliver superior defence capabilities.

Key themes included artificial intelligence as a force multiplier, human performance, data-driven training transformation, trust, ethics and collaboration.

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09:30
  1. Opening Remarks
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    10 mins
    The 2026 welcome to ITEC in London, led by our Senior Defence Advisor Gary Waterfall and our 2026 Committee Chair Tim Colebrooke.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gary Waterfall CBE DL
    Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Gary Waterfall CBE DL, Senior Defence Advisor - Clarion Defence & Security
    Speaker image for Tim Colebrooke
    Tim Colebrooke, Head of Portfolio - Cambridge Future Tech
09:40
  1. Keynote Address
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    20 mins
     
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ian Sharrocks CBE MA RAF
    Air Vice Marshal Ian Sharrocks CBE MA RAF, Air Officer Commanding No.22 Group - Royal Air Force
10:00
  1. Keynote Panel: How the UK trains technologically empowered forces
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gary Waterfall CBE DL
    Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Gary Waterfall CBE DL, Senior Defence Advisor - Clarion Defence & Security
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Ingham
    Commodore Andrew Ingham, Commander Fleet Operational Standards and Training - Royal Navy
    Speaker image for Ian Sharrocks CBE MA RAF
    Air Vice Marshal Ian Sharrocks CBE MA RAF, Air Officer Commanding No.22 Group - Royal Air Force
    Speaker image for Mark Lancaster TD PC
    Major General the Rt Hon the Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Mark Lancaster TD PC, Director of Reserves - British Army
11:00
  1. Morning Break & Networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
  2. From Training and Simulation to Readiness: Designing Secure, AI‑Ready Platforms for Defence
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
    As defence organisations adopt AI-driven training and increasingly complex simulation environments, the platforms supporting them must meet strict requirements for performance, security, resilience, a …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mike Merritt
    Mike Merritt, Acquisition Director - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Sadler
    Tom Sadler, Data Science and AI Business Solution Lead UK&I - HP
  3. Morning Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
11:30
  1. Leveraging AI to revolutionise military courseware development
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Augmenting the instructor with LLM tools

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jean-Yves Donnart
    Jean-Yves Donnart, Advanced Studies Project Manager - Thales AVS France - Training & Simulation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alex Smith MSc PGCE (PCET) BSC(Hons) Chartered FCIPD MIET
    Mr Alex Smith MSc PGCE (PCET) BSC(Hons) Chartered FCIPD MIET, Chief Technology and Learning Officer - Raytheon UK
  2. Break & networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  3. The golden thread: How through-life training will secure sixth-generation combat air power
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    Forging the future force through continuous transformation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Benjamin Bell
    Benjamin Bell, VP, Advanced Capabilities - Potawatomi Business Development Corporation - Federal Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Adrian Snook BA
    Mr Adrian Snook BA, Director - Learning Accelerators Limited
12:00
  1. Data exploitation in multi-domain digital wargames for non-technical staff using natural language
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Augmenting the instructor with LLM tool

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jean-Yves Donnart
    Jean-Yves Donnart, Advanced Studies Project Manager - Thales AVS France - Training & Simulation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Taja Hillier
    Ms Taja Hillier, Chief Data and AI Officer - Mission Decisions
  2. Defining and measuring a SOF mindset
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Improving human performance in special operations forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mike Merritt
    Mike Merritt, Acquisition Director - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christina Parker
    Dr. Christina Parker, Chief Learning Officer - Air Force Special Operations Command
  3. Accelerating Army LVC Training Modernization Through Continuous Digital Transformation.
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    Forging the future force through continuous transformation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Benjamin Bell
    Benjamin Bell, VP, Advanced Capabilities - Potawatomi Business Development Corporation - Federal Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amit Kapadia
    Mr Amit Kapadia, PM Synthetic Environment Chief Engineer - U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3)
12:30
  1. Lunch Break & Networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
  2. Lunch Break & Networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    60 mins
     
  3. Lunch Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    60 mins
     
13:30
  1. A hybrid, two-tier AI architecture for autonomous command and control chain in military simulation
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    The application of AI in virtual and constructive simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Bartek Panasewicz
    Bartek Panasewicz, Vice President Head of Systems Engineering Vehicle Training Systems - Land Systems - Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Enrico Raue
    Mr Enrico Raue, New Markets Development and Sales Manager - MASA
    Speaker image for Yann Prudent
    Dr. Yann Prudent, Chief Technology Officer - MASA Group
  2. Advancing the college STEM experience at the U.S. Air Force Academy using modeling and simulation methods
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Advancing human performance in US and Royal Netherlands Air Forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director - Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Terence Andre
    Dr. Terence Andre, Owner/President - Andre Research and Consulting
  3. Modernising the decision environment: AI-driven wargaming as a catalyst for SOF training & readiness
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    WargAIming

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for David Elsey
    David Elsey, Analysis and Design Portfolio Technical Authority - Training & Simulation Group - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Hunter Miller
    Mr Hunter Miller, Innovation and Integration Lead - Booz Allen/Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
    Speaker image for Joshua Ridley
    Mr. Joshua Ridley, AI Lead - Booz Allen / Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
    Speaker image for Ryan Wallich
    Major Ryan Wallich, Officer In Charge, Joint Fires Rehearsal Center - Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
14:00
  1. Bridging AI and simulation: LLM-driven interaction with a simulation using MCP
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    The application of AI in virtual and constructive simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Bartek Panasewicz
    Bartek Panasewicz, Vice President Head of Systems Engineering Vehicle Training Systems - Land Systems - Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Thomas Stegemann
    Mr Thomas Stegemann, Technical Product Manager - Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
  2. Using VR flight simulation for the assessment of non-technical competencies
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Advancing human performance in US and Royal Netherlands Air Forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director - Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Petra ten Hove MSc
    Petra ten Hove MSc, Training Expert - Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre
  3. Automating an experimentation environment for rapid force development
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    WargAIming

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for David Elsey
    David Elsey, Analysis and Design Portfolio Technical Authority - Training & Simulation Group - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tom Skelding
    Tom Skelding, Land Capability Manager - Cervus Defence & Security
14:30
  1. AI+AR powered adaptive mission training
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    The application of AI in virtual and constructive simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Bartek Panasewicz
    Bartek Panasewicz, Vice President Head of Systems Engineering Vehicle Training Systems - Land Systems - Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Adolfo Klassen
    Mr Adolfo Klassen, AI Training Solutions Chief Technology Officer - PACE Canada Aerospace & IT Inc.
  2. Building human performance systems for the era of autonomy
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Advancing human performance in US and Royal Netherlands Air Forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director - Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Caitlin Harris
    Lieutenant Colonel Caitlin Harris, Director of the Human Weapon Systems Portfolio - Secretary of the Air Force- Competitive Projects Office
    Speaker image for Nicholas Caraballo
    Major Nicholas Caraballo, Director of Integration - U.S. Air Force Weapons School
  3. Synthetic forces: why build an AI role player – and is it even possible?
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    WargAIming

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for David Elsey
    David Elsey, Analysis and Design Portfolio Technical Authority - Training & Simulation Group - BAE Systems
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rebecca Wright
    Mrs Rebecca Wright, Product Delivery Lead - BAE Systems
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
  2. Afternoon break & networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  3. Afternoon break & networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
15:30
  1. Transforming military training with neuroadaptive technologies and passive brain-computer interface solutions
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Future of AI in defence training

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Enrico Raue
    Mr Enrico Raue, New Markets Development and Sales Manager - MASA
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Johan de Heer
    Dr. Johan de Heer, Director Research, Technology & Innovation - Thales
    Speaker image for Laurens R. Krol
    Dr. Laurens R. Krol, Research Director - Zander Labs
  2. Delivering effective operational-level training in the AI era
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Using newer technologies to improve tactical decision making and AARs

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Debbie Berry
    Debbie Berry, Chief Executive Officer - Zephyr Blue. LLC
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephen Townsend
    Mr Stephen Townsend, Head, Training Support Group - Mass Consultants Ltd
  3. Training readiness in the age of digital superiority: Turning data into deterrence with AI
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
    Training data is a strategic readiness asset — not just a record of activity. Integrated LVC data enables informed decisions on force generation, capability adoption, and deterrence. AI turns structur …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Carlos Montans
    Carlos Montans, Head of Training Centres Services - Airbus Defence and Space
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joshua Rice
    Mr Joshua Rice, Director of Defence Products - 4C Strategies
16:00
  1. Efficient multi-agent AI competitions
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Future of AI in defence training

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Enrico Raue
    Mr Enrico Raue, New Markets Development and Sales Manager - MASA
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Simon Lucas PhD
    Professor Simon Lucas PhD, Professor of AI - Queen Mary University of London
  2. Transforming the after action review: A data-driven, immersive ecosystem for operational excellence
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Using newer technologies to improve tactical decision making and AARs

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Debbie Berry
    Debbie Berry, Chief Executive Officer - Zephyr Blue. LLC
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paddy Little
    Mr Paddy Little, Founder and Executive Director - Cervus Defence and Security Ltd
  3. Training technologically empowered forces through the use of the NATO Maven Smart System
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
    Transforming training with AI, simulation, and wargaming Enhancing interoperability and decision-making through MSS Leveraging AI for rapid, data-driven intelligence Using wargaming to test and refine …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Carlos Montans
    Carlos Montans, Head of Training Centres Services - Airbus Defence and Space
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maxime Deprouw
    Maxime Deprouw, System Integrator - NATO SHAPE
09:20
  1. Keynote address: Training Technologically empowered allied forces
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    15 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gary Waterfall CBE DL
    Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Gary Waterfall CBE DL, Senior Defence Advisor - Clarion Defence & Security
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ruprecht v. Butler
    Major General Ruprecht v. Butler, Commander - NATO Joint Warfare Centre
09:35
  1. Keynote Panel: Training technologically empowered allied forces
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    55 mins
    Tentative
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gary Waterfall CBE DL
    Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Gary Waterfall CBE DL, Senior Defence Advisor - Clarion Defence & Security
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christine Beeler
    Brigadier General Christine Beeler, Capability Program Executive - U. S. Army Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3)
    Speaker image for Corey Klopstein
    Colonel Corey Klopstein, Program Executive Officer (PEO), Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) - United States Space Force
    Speaker image for Jan Drozd Ing. Ph.D
    Colonel Associate Professor Jan Drozd Ing. Ph.D, Faculty of Military Leadership, Dean - Defence University - Brno
    Speaker image for Ruprecht v. Butler
    Major General Ruprecht v. Butler, Commander - NATO Joint Warfare Centre
    Speaker image for Zoltán Bárány
    Brigadier General Zoltán Bárány, DCOM/Chief of Staff (COS) - NATO Joint Force Training Centre
10:30
  1. Major General Chris Barry CBE – creator of the British Army’s Land Training System – a revolutionary learning and development methodology to meet the challenges of the C21st
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christopher Barry CBE
    Major General Christopher Barry CBE, Creator of the British Army's Land Training System - British Army
  2. Morning break & networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
  3. Morning Break & Networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  4. Morning break & networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
  5. Morning Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
11:00
  1. Making 3D tiles content accessible & towards OneWorld - Developments in geospatial provision
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Digital twinning the environment

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wolfram Schoor PhD
    Dr Wolfram Schoor PhD, Chief Technology Officer Training Simulation - Airbus Defence and Space Germany
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ronald Ventura-Moore
    Mr Ronald Ventura-Moore, Modeling and Simulation Spatial Solutions Architect - Vantor (Maxar)
  2. Break & networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  3. Break & networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
11:30
  1. From VHR satellite to simulation: an AI-powered reality pipeline
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Digital twinning the environment

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wolfram Schoor PhD
    Dr Wolfram Schoor PhD, Chief Technology Officer Training Simulation - Airbus Defence and Space Germany
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sebastien Bosch
    Dr. Sebastien Bosch, 3D Product Manager - Airbus Defence and Space
  2. Actionable insight: Building robust human-machine teams through contextual understanding
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    Cognitive improvements through human AI collaboration

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Deb Barnes
    Deb Barnes, International Programs Director (PDI) - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bill Hodson
    Mr Bill Hodson, Consulting Director - Cambridge Consultants
  3. From intent to action: An LLM-assisted scenario generator for enhanced multi-domain training
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    AI assisted scenario generation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Martin Rusner
    Martin Rusner, Vice President of Product - 4C Strategies
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kalle Saastamoinen PhD
    Dr. Kalle Saastamoinen PhD, Researcher - Simulator Centre of Excellence
12:00
  1. First 3D digital twin of U.S. weather satellite and ground station systems for predictive operations
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Digital twinning the environment

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Wolfram Schoor PhD
    Dr Wolfram Schoor PhD, Chief Technology Officer Training Simulation - Airbus Defence and Space Germany
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kira Ryan
    Ms Kira Ryan, Vice President of Development - Ultisim Inc
  2. NATO Modelling and Simulation Group: Adapting to change
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    Enabling and execution in defence training

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Martin Rusner
    Martin Rusner, Vice President of Product - 4C Strategies
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Simon Skinner CEng. FIET
    Mr Simon Skinner CEng. FIET, Vice Chair - NATO Modelling and Simulation Group
    Speaker image for Wim Huiskamp
    Mr Wim Huiskamp, Chairman - NATO Modelling and Simulation Group
12:30
  1. Lunch Break & Networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
  2. Lunch Break & Networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    60 mins
     
  3. Lunch Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    60 mins
     
13:30
  1. Novel architecture to improve cyber-kinetic training
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Next Gen training and simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Agatino Mursia
    Agatino Mursia, Strategy and Innovation, Digital Engineering – Simulation & Training Head - Leonardo S.P.A.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Omar Hasan
    Dr. Omar Hasan, Chief Technology Officer - Dignitas Technologies, a By Light Company
  2. Feel to know: Using emotion to measure real understanding
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    You can trust AI to boost your emotions and cyber literacy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mikaela Green
    Ms Mikaela Green, Capability Director, Training - Babcock International
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jonathan Prescott
    Mr Jonathan Prescott, Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder - Cavefish
  3. Agile training for emerging battlefield realities: Lessons from Ukraine and the Red Sea
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    AI lessons from the front, force development and design

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Rusmat Ahmed
    Rusmat Ahmed, Senior Vice President Sales, EMEA & Asia - One Arc
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Md Zubair Hossain psc
    Major (Retd.) Md Zubair Hossain psc, Support Manager - MASA Group
14:00
  1. Operationalising edge data with data mesh and MASA principles for next-generation defence training
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Next Gen training and simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Agatino Mursia
    Agatino Mursia, Strategy and Innovation, Digital Engineering – Simulation & Training Head - Leonardo S.P.A.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sonia von der Lippe
    Ms Sonia von der Lippe, Founder & Chief Executive Officer - FuturaSage LLC
  2. Mind the gap: Can AI/ML readiness levels build trust?
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    You can trust AI to boost your emotions and cyber literacy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mikaela Green
    Ms Mikaela Green, Capability Director, Training - Babcock International
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Elaine M Raybourn
    Dr Elaine M Raybourn, Scientist - Consortium for the Advancement of Scientific Software
  3. Which war are we preparing for?
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    AI lessons from the front, force development and design

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Rusmat Ahmed
    Rusmat Ahmed, Senior Vice President Sales, EMEA & Asia - One Arc
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andy Fawkes FIMechE
    Mr Andy Fawkes FIMechE, Simulation and Training Consultant - Thinke Company Limited
14:30
  1. Accelerating readiness: Adaptive multi-domain training via compound AI models, agents & causal tools
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins

    Next Gen training and simulation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Agatino Mursia
    Agatino Mursia, Strategy and Innovation, Digital Engineering – Simulation & Training Head - Leonardo S.P.A.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Svitlana Volkova
    Dr. Svitlana Volkova, Chief of AI - Aptima, Inc.
  2. The adaptive leap: Boosting cyber literacy by 40% with AI-driven training
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    You can trust AI to boost your emotions and cyber literacy

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mikaela Green
    Ms Mikaela Green, Capability Director, Training - Babcock International
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Niels Bach Vildbrad
    Mr Niels Bach Vildbrad, Chief Operating Officer - Area9 Lyceum
  3. Use of digital Wargaming to validate future force design
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    AI lessons from the front, force development and design

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Rusmat Ahmed
    Rusmat Ahmed, Senior Vice President Sales, EMEA & Asia - One Arc
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sebastian Langvad
    Major Sebastian Langvad, Course Director Complex Operations - Norwegian Military Academy
    Speaker image for Stian Osmundsen
    Stian Osmundsen, Chief Executive Officer - Levato AS
15:00
  1. Afternoon break & networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
  2. Afternoon break & networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  3. Afternoon break & networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
15:30
  1. Establishing an M&S ecosystem to support multi-domain operations
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Mark Lewis MSc, CEng, MRAeS, FHEA
    Mr. Mark Lewis MSc, CEng, MRAeS, FHEA, SPARTAN Technical Lead, - Navy Command HQ
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Agatino Mursia
    Agatino Mursia, Strategy and Innovation, Digital Engineering – Simulation & Training Head - Leonardo S.P.A.
    Speaker image for Martin Rusner
    Martin Rusner, Vice President of Product - 4C Strategies
    Speaker image for Ruari Henderson Begg MA RAF
    Group Captain Ruari Henderson Begg MA RAF, Chief Modelling and Simulation Officer (Air) - UK Ministry of Defence
    Speaker image for Stephen Banks
    Colonel Stephen Banks, Branch Head (M & S, Learning Tech) - NATO HQ SACT
  2. Training to decide: Building Cognitive resilience and autonomy under real threat
    Human Performance Theatre
    60 mins
    Modern operations demand warfighters who can make sound decisions under pressure, uncertainty, and real threat, often without guidance, permission or complete information. This panel explores how defe …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jim Pharmer
    Jim Pharmer, Chief Scientist for the Training Systems Research, Development Test and Evaluation Department (GT5E) and the Head of the Experimental and Applied Human Performance and Training Research and Development Division (GT55) - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alexander Camp
    Mr. Alexander Camp, Applied Cognitive Effects Project Officer - NATO HQ SACT
    Speaker image for Fergus Hay
    Mr. Fergus Hay, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - The Hacking Games
  3. From simulation to 'true' digital twins and virtual worlds: The next leap in the future operating environment - Virtual Introduction
    New Horizons Theatre
    20 mins
     
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anne Bajart [VIRTUAL]
    Dr Anne Bajart [VIRTUAL], Deputy Head of Unit - European Commission - DG CONNECT
15:50
  1. From simulation to 'true' digital twins and virtual worlds: The next leap in the future operating environment
    New Horizons Theatre
    40 mins

    N/A

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Andy Fawkes FIMechE
    Mr Andy Fawkes FIMechE, Simulation and Training Consultant - Thinke Company Limited
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alhassan Yasin
    Dr. Alhassan Yasin, Professor, Senior Scientist, and NASA Lead/Deputy - Johns Hopkins University
    Speaker image for David Burden
    Eur. Ing. David Burden, Independent Consultant - Daden
    Speaker image for Rob McConachie
    Rob McConachie, Campaign Lead, Business Development & Sales, Training & Simulation - Thales Training & Simulation
09:30
  1. Keynote Panel: Training technologically empowered forces through industry investment and innovation
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Tim Colebrooke
    Tim Colebrooke, Head of Portfolio - Cambridge Future Tech
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ben Goodwin MBE
    Wing Commander Ben Goodwin MBE, Adjunct Fellow - Council on Geostrategy
    Speaker image for Myroslav Popovych
    Myroslav Popovych, Senior International Affairs representative - Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry
    Speaker image for Silvia Grant
    Dr Silvia Grant, Head of Technology & Futures, Deputy Director, Chief Technology Office - UK Ministry of Defence
    Speaker image for Stuart Atha KBE CB DSO MA BSc
    Sir Stuart Atha KBE CB DSO MA BSc, Head of UK NATO Industrial Advisory Group
10:30
  1. Morning Break & Networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
  2. Morning Break & Networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins
     
  3. Morning Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins
     
11:00
  1. Where we are with NATO NexGen of M&S programme?
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jan Hodicky
    Jan Hodicky, M&S Technical SME - NATO HQ SACT
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Vogt
    Brian Vogt, NexGen Programme Director and HQ SACT MDFD M&S Section Head - NATO HQ SACT
  2. Defence training with GenAI: Building the next generation of defence training
    Human Performance Theatre
    30 mins

    AI improves workforce training for US and Australian Forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jim Pharmer
    Jim Pharmer, Chief Scientist for the Training Systems Research, Development Test and Evaluation Department (GT5E) and the Head of the Experimental and Applied Human Performance and Training Research and Development Division (GT55) - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anders Dyhrberg BSc
    Mr Anders Dyhrberg BSc, Chief Executive Officer - NeGSiS
    Speaker image for Ane Storm MsC
    Ane Storm MsC, Chief Operating Officer - NeGSiS
  3. Building responsible cyber readiness with generative adversaries and without breaking anything
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    Facing the threat

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Andy Fawkes FIMechE
    Mr Andy Fawkes FIMechE, Simulation and Training Consultant - Thinke Company Limited
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Wayne Swiggs Pg Dip, PGCE, CMgr, FBCS, FCMI
    Mr Wayne Swiggs Pg Dip, PGCE, CMgr, FBCS, FCMI, System Engineer | Head Growth and Strategy - Argo DevOps Solutions Ltd
11:30
  1. Royal Netherlands Army Simulation Centre & Simulation Battle Lab
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
     
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jan Hodicky
    Jan Hodicky, M&S Technical SME - NATO HQ SACT
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sander Cruiming
    Major Sander Cruiming, Chief Army Simulation Battlelab - Royal Netherlands Army
  2. Future-ready forces: Workforce planning with Australia's workforce decision analysis suite
    Human Performance Theatre
    40 mins

    AI improves workforce training for US and Australian Forces

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jim Pharmer
    Jim Pharmer, Chief Scientist for the Training Systems Research, Development Test and Evaluation Department (GT5E) and the Head of the Experimental and Applied Human Performance and Training Research and Development Division (GT55) - Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jillian Henderson
    Dr Jillian Henderson, Defence Scientist - Acting Director Air Staff Operations Research/Maritime and Air Systems - Centre for Operational Research and Analysis Department of National Defence, Government of Canada
    Speaker image for Joseph Scott
    Mr Joseph Scott, Operations Research Analyst - Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC), United States of America
    Speaker image for Vivian Nguyen
    Vivian Nguyen, Group Leader Workforce Simulation and Systems Effectiveness - Defence Science and Technology Group - Australian Department of Defence
  3. From scripted to adaptive: Integrating self-learning red forces into existing military simulators
    New Horizons Theatre
    30 mins

    Facing the threat

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Andy Fawkes FIMechE
    Mr Andy Fawkes FIMechE, Simulation and Training Consultant - Thinke Company Limited
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Leon Bender
    1st Lieutenant (Reserves) Leon Bender, Business Development Associate - 21strategies GmbH
12:00
  1. Lunch Break & Networking
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
     
  2. Lunch Break & Networking
    New Horizons Theatre
    60 mins
     
12:10
  1. Lunch Break & Networking
    Human Performance Theatre
    50 mins
     
13:00
  1. Training Transformation
    Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
    60 mins

    Training transformation

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Sanjay Khetia
    Sanjay Khetia, Managing Director - By Light Technologies Limited
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen
    Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Ken-Tore Saade Eriksen, Business Development Director, Nordics & Baltics - BAE Systems OneArc
    Speaker image for Marwane Bahbaz
    Mr Marwane Bahbaz, Chief Technology Officer - U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3)
    Speaker image for Michael Dunning CD
    Lieutenant Colonel Michael Dunning CD, Chief - Canadian Army Simulation Centre - Canadian Armed Forces
  2. Using immersive environments to improve performance for first responders and defence
    Human Performance Theatre
    60 mins

    Using immersive environments to improve performance for first responders and defence

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Elaine M Raybourn
    Dr Elaine M Raybourn, Scientist - Consortium for the Advancement of Scientific Software
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jonathan Boyd
    Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd, Fire Chief - City of Allen Fire Department
    Speaker image for Kristine Kvam
    Ms Kristine Kvam, Chief Technology Officer - Fynd Reality AS
    Speaker image for Mikaela Green
    Ms Mikaela Green, Capability Director, Training - Babcock International
    Speaker image for Or Ben Shabat
    Major (Res.) Or Ben Shabat, Founder & CEO - Digital Combat Academy (DCA)
  3. Crossing the Atlantic: Lessons learned from and for European small innovators entering the US Defence market
    New Horizons Theatre
    60 mins

    PANEL

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Gary Waterfall CBE DL
    Air Vice-Marshal (Retd.) Gary Waterfall CBE DL, Senior Defence Advisor - Clarion Defence & Security
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eric Hannis J.D.
    SES-2 Eric Hannis J.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Strategy & Acquisition Reform) - Department of US Army
    Speaker image for Greg Kolean
    Greg Kolean, President - PBDC Federal Group
    Speaker image for Pat O'Connor
    Mr Pat O'Connor, CEO - VRAI
    Speaker image for Wink Bennett
    Wink Bennett, Sr Tech Advisor Mod and Sim Eng SME - DAF Chief Modeling and Simulation Office HAF/SAF/SAM, KBR

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