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Accelerating the technology of tomorrow into today’s training. 

In an era where rapidly emerging technologies are disrupting training paradigms, understanding their application across the defence and security enterprise is imperative. Beyond merely keeping pace with innovation, deliberate but swift adoption of these advancements is crucial to secure and maintain operational advantage on the battlefield. From AI-driven simulations to immersive wargaming experiences, advanced technologies will expedite, streamline, and scale training processes, and thereby equip our forces with the skills and strategic perspectives needed for success in modern warfare.  

IT²EC 2025 will explore technologies shaped to redefine training. With a particular focus on compelling, future-leaning case studies, the spotlight is on mastering tomorrow’s technologies to advance and revolutionise today’s training, securing operational superiority. 

Please note: Submission entries closed on Thursday 26 September 2024

What are the conference tracks?

The Human Performance track explores the nuanced interactions among the data, the human and training automation, and how these contribute to mission readiness in ways that can be observed and measured. The track welcomes proposals addressing human-machine teaming, competency-based training, performance assessment, training effectiveness analytics, and related topics. 

The Technologies and Architectures track uncovers the latest engineering innovations and new technologies set to increase training effectiveness and efficacy, keeping pace with the evolution of modern warfare. The track welcomes proposals related to new approaches and results, varying from wargaming to distributed and live/virtual/constructive training, training interoperability, deployability, training in austere and contested environments, multi-domain training and related topics.

The Emerging Solutions track focuses on the latest capabilities for transforming military and defence training. This track welcomes proposals reporting on new work in generative AI, automated tools to streamline and scale training and scenario development, automated coaching and tutoring, synthetic role-players, human-machine interaction, space and cyber training, and related topics.

Advantages of becoming a speaker

  • Showcase your research and innovation
  • A platform to be seen as an industry thought leader
  • Share your insight and raise awareness of the industry challenges
  • Be heard by a broad audience of senior leaders in the government, military and undersea technology community
  • Receive mentorship and guidance from our committee members on your paper
  • Attend the conference for free and network at the exhibition
  • Be in the running to win the Best Paper Award, if your application is successful

IT²EC 2025 - Speaker benefits

Submission process and requirements

Speaker applications will close on Thursday 26 September 2024. The technical planning committee will review all submissions and set the IT²EC 2025 conference agenda. All applicants will be contacted in early October. If you have any questions 

technical-paper

Stage 1
Abstract Proposal

In a clear and concise paragraph, outline the technical challenge you want to address, the methodology for tackling it, key findings you have uncovered, and provide a comprehensive summary.  

This initial impression is crucial for grabbing the reviewers' attention and ensuring you secure your spot at the conference. 

What do I need to submit:

  • Abstract Title
  • Speaker Details 
  • Abstract
    (250 - 500 words)
  • Key Takeaways
    (3 - 4 bullet-points)

tech-paper

Stage 2
Draft Submission

If your abstract is accepted, develop it into a detailed paper highlighting your methodology and findings, and their relevance to the field, along with corresponding engaging presentation slides.

Your assigned moderator will review the draft paper and slides for clarity, quality, and engagement before final approval.

What do I need to submit:

  • DRAFT Technical Paper PDF 
    (2 - 6 Pages)
  • DRAFT Presentation
    (recommend up to 20 slides)

tech-paper

Stage 3
Final Showcase

After you have reviewed the assigned moderator feedback and incorporated their amends it into your paper and slides, you will then be ready to submit both for final approval by your moderator. 

Your paper and slides will be shared with the conference delegates after the event.
 

What do I need to submit:

  • FINAL Technical Paper PDF
    (2 Pages)
  • FINAL Presentation
    (recommend up to 20 slides)

Please note: if successful in your submission your, Abstract Title and key takeaways will be used in marketing materials to promote your session at IT²EC, this includes our agenda. In addition, please ensure you download and read the "Submission Process" document below before applying to speak.

Submission Guide
 

The Chatham House Rule

The Chatham House Rule is not in effect by default. Speakers retain the right to invoke it at the beginning of their presentation and will last for the duration of that presentation only. At no point is recording equipment of any kind permitted to be used in any conference room. This includes filming and audio recording. Photos are permitted provided there is no flash.