As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right continues to grow.

SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the 6th annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place virtually in March 2021.

Conference Highlights:

• The only logistics conference specifically dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe, bringing together senior supply chain leaders from the region and beyond to discuss current and future priorities and developments.
• The speaker line-up includes senior military logisticians from Albania, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and the UK.
• Key fundamental topics to be covered include: Regional Updates, Supply Chain Management Solutions, International Operations and Solutions, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), and Host Nation Support.
• New for 2021: new speaker from Albania and new topics to be discussed including AI, additive manufacturing, and medical logistics.

 The two-day event will bring together the key military logisticians from across the Central and Eastern European region and beyond. The conference aims to discuss new trends, crucial developments, and the methods, strategies, and procedures armed forces are increasingly pursuing for optimal logistics efficiency.

Military & Government Personnel can attend the event for FREE and commercial organisations can register for only ?499.

Register online at http://www.defence-logisticscee.com/hsrc

Building on the huge success of its six previous years, SMi Group?s Future Soldier Technology Conference will return on 9th – 10th March 2021 as a virtual event to discuss what nations are doing to enhance their dismounted soldier technology across the key capability areas of lethality, survivability, sustainability, C4i and power systems.

As the only conference exclusively focused on dismounted soldier technology, Future Soldier Technology 2021 will be an essential event for all those in the field, gathering operational users, capability development directors and industry professionals from across the globe to discuss soldier modernisation programmes, current requirements, new technologies and more.

Key Highlights:

• Hear keynote briefings from senior military officers on leading soldier modernisation programmes 

• Gain a unique focus on the human factors surrounding new technologies, including ergonomics, carry distribution, new materials, durability, and tools used to operate in extreme weather environments

• Listen to and engage in high level panel discussions featuring technical managers and project engineers from the military and research agencies

• Network virtually with professionals who are shaping and influencing future soldier programmes 

For more information or to register, visit http://www.futuresoldiertechnology.com/HSRC   

Indonesia is currently known as the world’s most vulnerable country that suffers cyber-attacks to their critical infrastructures. The government is working to change the current circumstances and build a stronger cyber defence against the nation’s infrastructures.

We are pleased to bring our annual Cyber Intelligence Asia conference and exhibition to Indonesia for the first time. Our international show will bring together the regions leading cyber security experts to discuss national cyber security strategies, policies, roadmaps as well as the current cybercrimes being faced nationally and across the region. Cyber Intelligence Asia 2021 is officially supported by the Indonesian Computer Emergency Response Team (ID-CERT) who will provide assistance with key topics that are of great interest to the local government and other South-East Asian countries.

During the 2-day conference you will hear information regarding national cyber security capabilities, cyber training and building awareness, cyber threat intelligence, combating cybercrimes nationally and across South-East Asia, cyber laws, cyber security strategies and police and international cooperation.

To be part of our 9^th annual Cyber Intelligence Asia conference and exhibition either as a sponsor, exhibitor, speaker or delegate please contact us on events@intelligence-sec.com or +44 1582 346 706.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our CBRNe Summit USA conference and exhibition which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the 7th – 9th April 2021. CBRNe threats are increasing and also the threat of lone wolf extremists carrying out random attacks in major cities. During our international event you will hear perspectives from military and civil officials who deal with CBRNe incidents. Many government departments and agencies across the region have realised the importance of CBRNe capabilities and preparedness and budgets have been increased to deal with the new type of threats faced to civilians.

CBRNe Summit USA will focus on a number of key topics across the whole spectrum of the CBRNe domain such as local Nevada State CBRNe Response Capabilities, Chem-Bio Countermeasures and Response strategies, International CBRNe Response and Preparedness, U.S. Preparedness and Response to CBRNe Threats and Attacks, First Responder Techniques – Hazmat and Decon and Combating Infectious Diseases across the U.S.

To take part in our inaugural CBRNe Summit USA conference and exhibition as either a speaker, sponsor, exhibitor or delegate please contact us at events@intelligence-sec.com or call us at +44 7792 47 32 46.

Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness

12^th-13^th April 2021

London, UK

In an increasingly complex and congested digital battlespace, the need to provide near real-time information on the whereabouts of an adversary’s location and intent, using enhanced situational awareness capabilities, is vital in aiding armoured units to respond quickly to incoming threats. It is therefore imperative for our defence forces to have a greater understanding of the capabilities available, to enhance both combat effectiveness and the survivability of the vehicle.

SMi Group proudly presents the Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2021, the leading conference for armoured vehicle experts focused on C2, C4i, sensors, optronics and vehicle architecture.

The 2021 event invites not only military programme managers, operational commanders and leading engineers, but will also provide the perfect platform for both operational users and industry to share their insights on the latest systems and sub-systems, providing greater awareness of existing capabilities and future requirements.

Key topics will include: vetronic architectures, communications, CIS capabilities, battle management systems, acoustic sensors, optronics, crew displays, active protection, defensive aid suites and mobile camouflage systems

Register online at http://www.armouredvehicles-sa.com/hsrc

Demining operations are still taking place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are pleased to be bringing our inaugural Demining and EOD Seminar to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to review the current situation and the plan for the next few years to finally make Croatia a mine free country. Many IGOs and NGOs are working tirelessly to clear the minefields in the region and there is a key importance on international cooperation in making the world mine clear by 2025.

Technology in demining is also evolving with many new solutions being adopted to clear mines to help lower casualties. Solutions such as robotics and drones are now being used to assist with clearing mine sites especially in areas where it is difficult to detect mines. Our Demining and EOD Seminar will bring together leading officials who are working on mine clearance in Croatia as well as across the Balkans. You will hear in-depth presentations and case studies from regional Mine Action Centres as well as other international organisations who are supporting local governments to clear the mine fields.

To be part of our inaugural Demining and EOD Seminar in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 13^th – 15^th April 2021 either as a speaker, sponsor or delegate please contact us at events@intelligence-sec.com or +44 (0)1582 346 706.

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 2021 edition of the Defence Aviation Safety conference will take place online as a virtual event on 21^st and 22^nd April 2021.

This two-day event will bring together UK military leadership with responsibility for safety in aviation, as well as international senior defence experts from government and industry, to discuss the latest strategies and technologies being used to enhance aviation safety.

As the only conference specifically dedicated to aviation safety in the defence and military environment, Defence Aviation Safety 2021 will be an essential date for those who prioritise safety within their organisation.

This event is free for military and government personnel.

Key topics at Defence Aviation Safety 2021:

• Designing and maintaining safe air systems including the role of certification in each
• Ensuring and assuring safe operation of air systems
• Weapons safety and integration
• Safe integration and certification of systems-of-systems
• How military and industry can work together to apply standards more effectively to reduce the cost and length of the certification process
• Mutual recognition and the shared use of available evidence
• Certification requirements at different stages of a system?s lifecycle

To register or for more information visit: http://www.defenceaviationsafety.com/HSRC

SMi Group are proud to announce the Small Satellites Conference taking place in Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK on the 26-27 April 2021.

With nations around the world developing their small satellites capability at pace, governments and trans-national agencies must manage this changing domain. Small Satellites 2020 will consider best practice, regulatory principals, production and operational lessons learnt to effectively utilize this revolutionized resource.

Gathering representatives from across the alliance to meet, network and explore the small satellite revolution and its impact on future space.

Event Highlights:

• Explore the LEO/GEO small, cube and nano-satellite market and its impact on future space.
• Delve into key topics surrounding the new space market including: the legal and policy framework for operating in space, creating a regulatory structure to support the small satellite industry and how data networking across small satellite constellations is enabling new connectivity on the ground.
• Learn about key programmes being developed by emerging space companies and national Governments.
  Exhibition opportunities for industry to showcase their capabilities.
• Part of ‘Space Week’, this annual conference will be held in conjunction with a Military Space Situational Awareness Conference on the 29^th and 30^th April, to provide a holistic view of the new space environment.

View the agenda or register online at: http://www.small-satellites.com/hsrc  

CBRNe Summit Europe is returning to Brno, Czech Republic for our 7th annual event. Many major cities across Europe have faced critical incidents over the past few years. With terrorism threat levels high across Europe and the increased use of chemical agents being used by terrorist organisations this is a key event to attend. During our international event you will hear perspectives from military and civil officials who deal with CBRNe incidents. Many governments across the region have realised the importance of CBRNe capabilities and preparedness and budgets have been increased to deal with the new type of threats faced to civilians. CBRNe Summit Europe will focus on a number of key topics across the whole CBRNe domain such as CBRNe capabilities of military and civil agencies, first responder techniques, asymmetrical threats, medical countermeasures to chem-bio threats, decontamination developments and techniques, countering IED’s, CBRNe threat intelligence, CBRNe forensics and many more.

To be part of the largest gathering of CBRNe professionals in Europe please contact us via email at events@intelligence-sec.com or by phone +44 (0)1582 346 706 and we will be happy to provide you further information on how you can participate either as a speaker, sponsor/exhibitor or as delegates.

As our orbital environment becomes ever more congested and contested, the need for effective Situational Awareness to support space operations has become increasingly important.

With this in mind, SMi Group are proud to announce that the 16^th annual Military Space Situational Awareness Conference will take place online as a virtual event on the 28^th and 29^th April 2021.

As the leading conference in Europe dedicated to space domain awareness, Military Space Situational Awareness will bring together leading experts from the UK, US, Europe and beyond, to discuss how we can build a collaborative approach to space management, as well as how we must balance operational necessity with responsible use of space. 

As the next generation of mega-constellations are sent into orbit, understanding where satellites are and how they are interacting with other platforms is essential, so that a repeat of the 2009 Iridium crash can be avoided.

Event Highlights:

• Hear from senior military and civil officials on the latest solutions being implemented to enhance the security of space assets through domain awareness.
• Listen to exclusive briefings from USSF, RAF, UKSA and leading international SSA programmes.
• Examine key issues such as space surveillance and tracking, the US Space Force’s approach to SSA, the impact of new mega-constellations, space security, and international partnerships in space.
• Discuss how best government and industry can manage further space congestion through policy implementation, best practices and international partnerships, to ensure future sustainable use of space.

View the agenda or register online at: http://www.military-space.com/HSRC

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.

SECON 2021 is the biggest professional B2B security event as well as a comprehensive security platform, which assists your business development through extensive network and robust meetings with distributors, SIs, installers, retailers and influencers playing at distribution and procurement market in Asia. 

For the past 19 years, SECON has grown to become the leading tradeshow for international companies to introduce their products to the Asian and Korean market. With support from influential Korean security groups of the SECON organizing committee, SECON is a renowned must-attend exhibition for the whole security, fire and safety sector ranging from manufacturers to end-users.

• The most influential Asian security exhibition dedicated to all sectors of the security industry under one roof
• With 45,000+ industry professional and over 450+ exhibitors, SECON is the largest integrated security exhibition in Korea
• Network with 25,000+Physical, IoT and IT Security Professionals
• Meet cutting edge security trends with state-of-the-art security products and solutions from world’s leading security enterprises
• The ideal platform for international companies to test-market their products in the Asian security market
• Generate business leads from powerful buyers
• Meet face to face with new potential customers/partners and existing partners
• Powerful networking with IFSEC Global Events and other IT/Physical Security Events organized by Informa Markets BN

http://www.seconexpo.com/2020/eng/main.asp

Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe 2021 (Virtual Conference)

17^th – 18^th May 2021
Virtual Conference: Online Access Only
http://www.futurearmouredvehicles.com/HSRC   

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.

To learn more or register your place at the conference, visit: http://www.futurearmouredvehicles.com/HSRC  

Military PNT 2021 (Virtual Conference)

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

To register or for more information visit http://www.militarypnt.com/HSRC   

Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2021

19th – 20th May 2021

Budapest, Hungary

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.

SMi Group are delighted to present the 6th annual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe! This year, the awaited event will return to Budapest, Hungary on the 19th – 20th May 2021 where delegates will be given a fantastic opportunity to hear from key military figures and government personnel.

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.

Benefits of attending 2020’s event:

• Keynote briefings from senior officers from Central and Eastern Europe
• A unique focus on multipurpose helicopter technology and joint force interoperability
• High level panel discussions involving technical managers and project engineers from established military organisations.
• Informal networking time so you can gather insight from peers and colleagues also shaping and influencing regional helicopter programmes today

As the only conference that specialises in rotary systems in the Central and Eastern Europe region, join us and hear from an international speaker line-up, which includes Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Czech Republic, many more!

Register online at: http://www.futurehelicopter.co.uk/homelandsecrescorp

IBMATA are pleased to announce that our next European Border Management & Technologies Summit conference and exhibition will take place on the 25th – 27th May 2021 in Brussels, Belgium.

Since our event in New Delhi in 2018, IBMATA has been working with WTTC and other partners to develop a vision for digital borders and seamless travel to take the hassle out of travelling without compromising security. Following workshops in Istanbul and Ottawa in 2019 – and a discussion panel with Border leaders at the International Summit on Borders in Washington DC in June 2019 – we have produced a White Paper setting out a roadmap for the border of the future which we are sharing with border agencies worldwide.

One of the key features of the paper is digital identities and the ever-increasing use of biometrics in immigration and border control solutions.

With the event taking place in the heart of the European Union it will provide attendees a great insight into the future of European borders. With a focus on the latest initiatives planned in the coming years, smart borders, digitalisation of borders and visas, cross-border crimes and new trends and technologies used to assist border agencies.

The Brexit debate has thrust Customs Agencies into the limelight. Regardless of the outcome there is a clear and pressing need to adapt traditional Customs processes into a more streamlined model fit for the future, which is sufficiently adaptable to change. Our expert panel spent much of 2019 developing alternative arrangements for the Irish border using state of the art technology and drive through systems. A session not to be missed!

To be part of the IBMATA Border Management & Technologies Summit please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ibmata.org

The 12th edition of ISDEF is set to be the largest homeland security, cyber and defense exhibition ever held in Israel.

Since 2007, ISDEF, the premier international defense, HLS, and cyber expo, has been catering to the needs of the Military, Police, Special Forces, HLS organizations and the Cyber Community by exposing them to the products and solutions provided by innovative defense and security companies worldwide. The 12th edition of ISDEF will take place from June 1-3, 2021 at the Tel Aviv Convention Center in Tel Aviv, Israel.

ISDEF brings the International and Israeli Defense, Homeland Security and Cyber Communities together in a unique configuration. The defense exhibition provides the ideal platform for international companies to exhibit their innovations to an audience that includes key figures from the security and defense industry, government, and military officials from the international community, and the opportunity to network with the relevant players on a global level.

With an expected 300 exhibiting companies and 15,000 visitors from across the globe, ISDEF 2021 will maintain its position as the largest defense and homeland security exhibition in Israel and the only international trade show for the defense and security industry. More than 50% of the exhibitors at ISDEF are international companies and 85% of the attendees have buying power.

www.isdefexpo.com

SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference and Exhibition taking place in Los Angeles, on the 7^th–9^th June, with a brand-new Disruptive Technology Focus Day on the 6^th June 2020.

The US DoD is 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. As such, 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 and 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/homelandsecrescorp

A new era of ballistic missiles is imminent with a rapid race to develop the latest hypersonic weapons systems. There is also a pivotal issue to develop hypersonic defence systems to protect against the potential threat.

NATO members are working to make sure the right capabilities are in place if the research becomes a reality with hypersonic weapons. With the hypersonic era looking set to become a reality it has shown shortcomings in missile defence systems that are not capable to detect and protect from a hypersonic weapon.

During the 2-day Hypersonic Defense conference and exhibition we will look at the current ballistic missile defence capabilities of leading nations and the importance to fast track modernisation of the current systems. The event will also review the future of missile defence in a hypersonic era and how agencies are researching a new type of weapon and the challenges of simulation tests with hypersonic vehicles.

To be part of our Hypersonic Defense conference and exhibition either as a sponsor, exhibitor, speaker or delegate please contact us on events@intelligence-sec.com or +44 1582 346 706.

Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA

SMi Group proudly presents the 2^nd annual Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA conference, taking place on the 10^th and 11^th June 2021, in Arlington, Virginia USA.

This two-day conference aims to provide unique briefings onto the development and integration of advanced Vehicle Protection Systems. Recent technological innovations, and the limitations of existing passive protection measures, calls for Armed Forces to utilise more effective and efficient forms of survivability systems, to maintain operational capabilities. Future Armored Vehicles: Protection Systems USA 2021 will delve deeper into different and innovative ways to maintain maximum armored vehicle staying power in modern battlespaces through the use of advanced Vehicle and Active Protection Systems (APS).  

As a leading conference focusing on the software developments within vehicle protection systems, delegates can anticipate exclusive updates from leading military and industry experts on the latest in; modular technology, hard/soft kill systems, integrated mission systems and the future of the technology, data management considerations any many more!

Key reasons to attend 2021’s event:

• The only conference with a unique focus on vehicle protection systems, with particular emphasis on the integration of Modular Active Protection Systems and the software developments that will enhance long-term vehicle survivability.
• Strong host nation support: Hear key updates from senior US officers from the likes of PEO GCS, GVSC, PEO IEW&S, Army Research Laboratory and more…
• Emphasis on international speakers: Top military figures from Australian DSTG, British Army, Czech Military Research Institute, Israeli Defence Forces, Turkish MoD and many more will be in attendance

Early Bird discounts:

Book by 28^th February to save $400

Book by 31^st March to save $200

Book by 30^th April to save $100

For registration and event information, visit

http://www.fav-aps.com/homelandsecrescorp  

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the fifteenth annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15-16 September 2021 in Rome – 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 2020 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

Early bird discounts

• Register by 30^th April to save £300
• Register by 29^th May to save £200
• Register by 30^th June to save £100

For more information or to register, visit http://www.defence-exports.com/HSRC  

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.

IBMATA are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia conference and exhibition in Singapore on 28th – 30th September 2021.

Since our event in New Delhi in 2018, IBMATA has been working with WTTC and other partners to develop a vision for digital borders and seamless travel to take the hassle out of travelling without compromising security. Following workshops in Istanbul and Ottawa in 2019 – and a discussion panel with Border leaders at the International Summit on Borders in Washington DC in June 2019 – we have produced a White Paper setting out a roadmap for the border of the future which we are sharing with border agencies worldwide.

One of the key features of the paper is digital identities and the ever-increasing use of biometrics in immigration and border control solutions.

Singapore is a very important travel hub for many travellers, with Changi Airport being one of the most popular stopover airports as well as many cruise liners using Singapore port as a starting point before cruises around South-East Asia. Singapore Straits plays a major role in customs clearance with many ships stopping to gain clearance before continuing on their journey.

The Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia conference and exhibition will bring together leading government officials from across central Asia, South-East Asia, Australia and the Middle East to discuss the border security challenges faced in the region and in their respective nations.

Singapore is a unique country that has one of the busiest land borders in the world between Singapore and Malaysia. Changi Airport is one of the most popular stopover airports in South-East Asia and due to Singapore’s geographic location Singapore Straits plays an important role in customs clearance.

The event will be chaired by the IBMATA Chairman, Mr Tony Smith, the former Director-General of UK Border Force.

If you are interested in speaking, sponsoring or exhibiting at the event please contact Martyn Hill: martyn.hill@ibmata.org or +44 7792 473246.

SMi Group’s Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference will return to London for its 6th year on 15th – 17th November 2021.

Bringing together senior military and industry experts, this event will discuss key survivability concepts across the spectrum, with briefings on situational awareness, concealment and signature management, IED protection systems and mine resistance, armour material technologies and much more.

Not only this, but the conference will once again host a dedicated pre-conference Active Protection Systems Focus Day on the 10th November, which will provide detailed and exclusive insight into how leading nations are integrating APS into their existing and future vehicle fleets.

As the only armoured vehicles conference dedicated to survivability, this event will be a key date for all those in the field.

Key reasons to attend:

• Listen to in-depth discussions which cover a diverse range of key survivability concepts
• Hear updates from senior programme managers about the latest survivability systems
• Learn about the most recent survivability developments and technologies from industry leaders in platform protection
• Meet and network with senior military personnel and leading industry professionals working in armoured vehicles survivability

Early bird discounts:

• Register by 30^th June to save £300
• Register by 30^th September to save £100

To find out more or to register, visit http://www.favsurvivability.com/HSRC

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

Now in its 10^th year, SMi Group are pleased to present the Social Media in the Defence and Military Sector conference, returning to London on the 17^th and 18^th November 2021

This two-day event will involve a comprehensive view of the use of social media for military purposes. Social media has become increasingly important as a communication channel in civilian society, and the military sector is no different. It can be used as a platform for information and recruitment purposes, fulfil a welfare function for personnel keeping in touch with family and friends, and as a strategic communication tool for opinion-forming and psychological operations. Social media offers militaries fast, direct communications with their workforces as well as highly effective ways of communicating externally.

Join us this this November to learn from a truly global line-up of military and government speakers, meet your peers from around the world, and gain insight into the armed forces’ day-to-day activities from branding and recruitment to frontline operations, intelligence, and cyber warfare.

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Engage with a dynamic, global audience of military officers, government officials, industry experts and social media specialists on crucial topics such recruitment, audience engagement, crisis response tactics and combating fake news
• Exclusive Host Nation presentations from the UK MoD
• Dedicated sessions on COVID-19 response and the role of the military in keeping the world virus-free
• Two half day pre-conference workshops focusing on social media strategies and the utilisation of immersive technologies in military communications campaigns

#MilSocialMedia

Register by:

30th June to save £300

30^th September to save £100

Secure your attendance at: http://www.militarysocialmedia.com/homelandsecrescorp