Upcoming Events

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Unmanned systems are becoming an increasingly essential part of the world’s fleets as modern navies seek new ways to complete dangerous tasks faster, easier, and with fewer sailors and marines in harm’s way. To enable this, leading navies have recently been increasing their investment in unmanned technology, so it has never been more crucial to explore the latest advances and opportunities and to align priorities between allied nations.

SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology (UMST), taking place in London on 12^th-13^th May 2021.

Key topics to be discussed include: Autonomy for MCM and ASW operations, updates on key unmanned platform programmes, the future of unmanned capabilities in the Royal Navy (including a dedicated panel), preparing and supporting unmanned systems for operations, UMS interoperability initiatives, unmanned hydrography and oceanography, and many more.

As the world’s leading event, UMST 2021 will provide a crucial forum for the discussion of current and future projects and programmes delivering unmanned and autonomous technology for the naval unmanned systems community.

SMi Group are pleased to announce that the Military PNT conference will return for its second year as a virtual event on 17^th – 18^th May 2021 to provide a holistic overview of military PNT technology and to assess the future of PNT for the warfighter.

The UK has made its departure from the EU and must now work to develop a sovereign GNSS system; adversaries are continuing to attempt to create parity on the battlefield through more sophisticated jamming and spoofing techniques; and the US strives to modernise its alternative PNT capabilities in order to remain at the forefront of PNT technology.

With this in mind, is clear that there is a pressing need for military decision-makers, industry partners and thought leaders within the domain to come together to discuss the present and future of military PNT.

Highlights of Military PNT: 

• NEW FOR 2021: Briefings from SMC, the US Defense Innovation Unit, Japan, Australia and Spain
• Explore a diverse array of topics including PNT resilience, multi-sensor integration, alternative PNT and warfighter navigation requirements
• Hear military briefings from the US DoD comprehensively covering the present and future of US PNT
• Understand how the UK’s PNT landscape will look in a post-Galileo environment
• Network virtually with senior military, government and industry leaders from the PNT domain

SMi Group are delighted to announce that Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe will return for its 7^th year as a virtual conference on 17^th – 18^th May 2021.

As Central and Eastern Europe’s most focused armoured vehicles meeting, this event will provide a unique opportunity for CEE nations to come together to explore the development of armoured vehicle programmes in the region.

With a strong focus on modernisation and interoperability, the 2021 edition of Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe will explore how CEE nations are overhauling their legacy soviet equipment to bring their combat vehicles into the 21^st century, and how they can operate effectively alongside one another to harness regional security.

Key highlights for FAVCEE 2021: 

• Gain insight on the latest developments from the Hungarian Armed Forces about their recent acquisition of the LYNX IFV platform and their plans to further modernize their armoured fleets.
• Listen to presentations from senior military representatives from the CEE region, including the Czech Republic, Austria, Lithuania, Estonia, Croatia and Slovenia, outlining their current armoured capability requirements, modernization and procurement programmes.
• Hear updates from industry experts, OEMs and technical designers on the latest products and technologies in the market.
• Network virtually with senior military officials and leading industry representatives on the SMi Virtual Conference Portal.

Announcement: Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 19th – 20th May 2021 in NOVOTEL BUDAPEST CENTRUM, Budapest, Hungary.

Key topics to be discussed: modernisation programmes, readiness of regional rotary fleets, procurement goals, national security, operations and interoperability, platform and programme upgrades, and much more.

The two-day conference will be expected to have the widest European nations, where key industry players such as Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, Sikorsky and many more are anticipated to attend! There will also be strong host nation representation from the Hungarian Forces as well as other senior military experts from the Central and Eastern European region.

SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference and Exhibition taking place online, on the 7^th – 9^th June 2021.

With the US DoD pushing the acquisition of the next generation of space capability up its agenda to stay ahead of near-peer adversaries in what is widely expected to be the next major warfighting domain. Military Space USA will explore how rapid prototyping, requirement setting, and procurement have become keystone policies, now highlighted by programmes such as SMC 2.0 and AFRL’s innovation pitch days.

Register today to meet and network with over 140 attendees, across 6+ hours of breaks including: defence agencies, militaries, governments, disruptive agile space companies across the Silicon Valley along with established industrial primes that lead in the space domain.

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Learn from a variety of AFSPACE stakeholders about the ongoing SMC 2.0 reorganizational efforts and how rapid acquisition is changing approaches to space
• Listen to key allied partners and explore where opportunities for partnerships moving forward can be developed
• Explore key topics within the US DoD’s approach to space including SMC 2.0, Accelerator Programmes, Blackjack and more

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.milspaceusa.com/armada

Announcement: Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 8-9 June 2021 with a Dismounted Soldier Situational Awareness focus day on the 7th of June 2021, in Arlington, Virginia.

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 10th-11th June 2021 in Arlington, USA.

KADEX is the largest multi-profile congress and exhibition event of defence, aerospace and cyber security industries in Central Asia.

It is the best regional platform for innovative defence and security companies worldwide to present their product and services to the relevant decision-makers and practitioners. If you are looking for opportunities to increase your presence in this region there is a unique event in Nur-Sultan city (Astana), Kazakhstan.

Participation at KADEX is a unique opportunity to establish and enhance relationship with governmental bodies, armed forces and business throughout the region.

Do not miss one of the high profile events in defence industry bringing together over 320 exhibitors and more than 48 official delegations from all over the world.

DSI’s 4th Annual Warfighter Systems Summit provides leaders within the Department of Defense, academia, industry, and other critical stakeholders an open ‘Town Hall’ forum that serves as a conduit for information exchange, idea generation, and open dialogue and debate. The goal of this year’s Summit is to focus on near term capabilities as well as future innovations in support of improving the lethality, survivability and mobility of the close combat Warfighter.

With near-peer adversaries aggressively pursuing RAS development, the US DoD is investing heavily in land robotics which are becoming ever more crucial for gaining overmatch in possible high-intensity conflict. These added investments in advanced technologies will increase Warfighter lethality, transform situational awareness and remove soldiers from dangerous situations.

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Unmanned Systems portfolio: Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) USA, taking place in Arlington, in June 2021. 

As the newest and most exciting US-based conference specifically dedicated to military robotics in the land environment, the two-day event will provide a global meeting point for the US ground robotics community, key allied partners, and RAS thought leaders to explore new opportunities and challenges in this rapidly changing field.

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.roboticsautonomous-usa.com/armada

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 5^th annual MilSatCom USA conference will be online, on the 23^rd – 24^th June 2021.

We are holding this conference at a time when the US space sector is adjusting to the new US Space Force, takes forward the WGS-11 program, and invests further in LEO programs (such as Blackjack) and COMSATCOM integration. Given this, the SATCOM industry has lots of opportunities for investment and development.

MilSatCom USA will bring together military and government leaders, both from the US and from key allies, and major industry SATCOM providers to explore MILSATCOM in depth. Topics being discussed include emerging US Space policy, SATCOM resiliency and redundancy, partnership and collaboration between nations and organisations, and expeditionary SATCOM for the Warfighter.

Highlights of MilSatCom USA 2021:

• Meet and network with SATCOM stakeholders from the DoD, including the USAF, USN, US Army, US COCOMS, NRL, AFRL and DISA
• Hear the latest updates on the US DoD’s SATCOM programmes, such as Iridium, WGS, AEHF, MUOS, Blackjack and MOUs with partner nations
• Discover the latest in SATCOM technology and find new products, techniques and opportunities in this dynamic field
• Explore greater opportunities for collaboration and partnership, both between allied partners and within the DoD

The biennial IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s most established international maritime defence show. A must-attend event among naval and maritime stakeholders, IMDEX Asia is recognised as an important ecosystem that sets out to facilitate strategic conversations that foster engagement, accelerate global and regional collaboration and promote growth for the naval and maritime industries.

Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia presents cutting edge innovations in the industry’s fastest growing markets, across a wide spectrum of commercial and defence applications across air, land and sea.

As Asia Pacific’s leading integrated plaform for rotorcraft and unmanned systems, the event brings together a whole ecosystem of industry leaders, end users, government bodies, regulators, research institution and start-ups, to foster an exchange of knowledge and synergies to elevate mobility solutions in the region.

*Important Announcement: SMi Group’s Airborne ISR Conference will now take place on the 20^th-21^stOctober 2021.*

SMi is proud to present the 6th Airborne ISR conference to be held in London on the 20th and 21st October 2021.

Airborne ISR continues to be an incredibly important capability for militaries. Effective ISR enables kinetic assets the resources they need to be effective on the battlefield. Perhaps more than this, ISR is an extremely capable deterrent in its own right and modern dissemination technology and techniques enables forces to deal with threats before they can cause harm.

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the fifteenth annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15 – 16 September 2021 in Rome, Italy – a prime location for international defence trade.

As one of the leading global defence exports conferences, this meeting will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and government officials to discuss global defence trade compliance in depth.

There is a need for effective strategies that will optimise efficiency in global defence trade compliance – Defence Exports 2021 will explore this challenge and examine how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented.

Key highlights: 

• Listen to senior briefings on regulation controls including ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use and the Wassenaar Agreement
• Meet and network with leading lawyers, compliance experts, government officials and industry representatives from across the globe
• Discuss how a robust global trade compliance programme can be implemented
• Discover practical guidance on effective trade, licensing and compliance

As the shift from traditional power packs towards alternative means of vehicle propulsion accelerates, and armed forces around the world begin to embrace innovative solutions to armoured vehicle mobility, powertrain and power management considerations have never been so important.

SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Armoured Vehicles events portfolio: Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2021, the only conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on vehicle power and propulsion systems.

Highlights for 2021:

• Explore how technological advances will enhance overall performance for future armoured vehicles, as platform electrification moves closer to reality, and software developments allow for superior survivability, mobility and situational awareness capabilities
• Listen to key host-nation decision makers
• Network with key OEMs and System Integrators
• Understand the opportunities for industry to engage in the future of armoured vehicle propulsion, with the UK and international partners continuing to develop innovative technology at a rapid rate

Discuss a diverse range of topics including; platform electrification, hybrid fuel-cells and hybrid-electric drive, maintaining the operability of increasingly power-sensitive systems, enhancing situational awareness, survivability and lethality through more effective APUs, and many more.

The 3rd edition of EW LIVE is scheduled to take place on 28-30 September 2021 in Tartu, Estonia. Supported by the Estonian MoD, EW LIVE 2021 will feature a series of field, classroom and counter-drone demonstrations taking place alongside an industry specific exhibition.

EW LIVE 2021 provides a unique platform to demonstrate and deliver a visual reference to enhance the quality of your technology presentation.

International delegations who receive a more practical approach will understand your product quicker and fully grasp its value and potential solution to their need. You will have an opportunity to showcase the best design features and key selling points of your technology LIVE. Build confidence and install a sense of ownership in your product that will never be achieved through a simple sales pitch on a stand.

As new threats create more challenging and dangerous air operations, and NATO-aligned militaries see increasingly higher operational tempos, flight training and preparation must respond to these developments to prepare pilots for dynamic operational environments.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

• GAIN a holistic look at current developments in flight training across fast-jet, rotary-wing, fixed-wing
• DELVE into the latest topics and trends shaping the future of synthetic training, retention and training, gaming technology and more
• HEAR the latest updates from leading OEMs delivering the latest flight training platforms and systems
• NEW SPEAKERS

There have been a number of recent investments from NATO-allied countries in flight training systems and platforms and for this reason, the two-day event represents a unique opportunity for operational users and industry to meet and exchange new ideas and share best practices on how to ensure that the pilots of the future are ready to fight and win.

AOC Electronic Warfare Europe connects organisations and individuals across government, defence, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and review the latest advances in electromagnetic- and information-related fields.

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Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 15th – 17th November 2021 in London, UK.

Announcement:  Due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19, this conference is now taking place on 17th – 18th November 2021 in London, UK.