Biodetection Technologies Conference, June 17-18, 2010, Arlington, VA

Biodetection Technologies Conference will be held from June 17-18, 2010 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, VA. The conference is hosted and organized by the Knowledge Foundation. The opening keynote address for the 16th Biodetection Technologies conference will be made by Dr. Michael V. Walter, BioWatch Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Biodetection Technologies is an internationally recognized event for experts in detection and identification of biological and chemical threats and will explore the latest R&D developments as well as ready-to-market systems for major biothreat detection, identification, and analysis both in the field and at the point-of-care. More than 140 organizations from around the world convened in Baltimore for last year’s conference. Program topics include:

- Point-of-care applications for pathogen, virus & threat detection & identification
- Technological challenges for rapid, early, specific & sensitive detection
- Role of nanotechnology and system miniaturization - MEMS & bioMEMS
- Use of biochip technology - micro- & nanofluidics
- Bioinformatics for biodefense
- Field-deployable devices: portability/compatibility/reliability/scalability
- Reagentless vs. reagent biodetection systems
- Non-PCR vs. PCR based detection techniques

Contact:
Knowledge Foundation
18 Webster Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 232-7400
Fax: (617) 232-9171
Email: dmello@knowledgefoundation.com
Website: www.knowledgefoundation.com

3rd Annual Combat Engineering 2010, July 1-2, 2010, London , UK

3rd Annual Combat Engineering Conference will be held 1 - 2 July 2010, CCT Venues Canary Wharf, London , UK. The conference’s focus is preparing the military engineers of today for the missions of tomorrow.

The engineers of today are required to be the most versatile force in the military.

Gone are the days when engineers were thought of as being purely a mobility support asset tasked with ensuring a military force could be effectively delivered to its target. Instead, the modern military engineer is required to perform a multitude of roles including mobility support, force protection, dealing with the IED threat, reconstruction operations and supporting combat operations through the hearts and minds campaign.

Combat Engineering 2010 offers you:

• An in depth assessment of how nations such as the United States, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom are responding to the evolving operational environment
• A unique insight into how resource constrained nations such as Denmark and Estonia are dealing with the same challenges
• The ability to examine the different approaches to procuring the necessary equipment from the likes of Sweden and The Netherlands
• An up to date look at how engineers globally are dealing with the IED threat, with key presentations from the newly formed EOD Centre of Excellence in Slovakia and Estonia

For more details contact us by email to enquire@iqpc.co.uk or by Tel to +44(0)20 7368 9300.

PLATFORM SURVIVABILITY 2010, October 12-14, 2010, Frankfurt, Germany

Platform Survivability 2010 will be held October 12-14, 2010, in Frankfurt, Germany. No matter what your platform or area of expertise, the challenge remains the same - evade detection, avoid engagement and survive the hit. Attendees now have the opportunity to come together to discuss the latest challenges they face within the increasingly demanding operational environment.

Mobile and intelligent enemies operating within the complex counter-insurgent environment are still providing a huge array of challenges to those individuals operating platforms in-theatre. The threat to combat vehicles, their crews and to the mounted soldier continues to diversify and current operations in Afghanistan are a recent and constant reminder of this. There is also the increased threat emerging against maritime and aerial platforms as well as the crews and service personnel who support them.

Says Platform Survivability conference director, Robert Kerby: “Platform Survivability 2010 takes a unique approach in offering four unique and leading platform specific conferences within one event. This will allow delegates to meet with individuals from across the field of survivability whilst being able to attend a conference specific to their area of expertise and operating environment”.

Platform Survivability 2010 takes a unique approach in offering four unique and leading platform specific conferences within one event. This will allow delegates to meet with individuals from across the field of survivability whilst being able to attend a conference specific to their area of expertise and operating environment. These conferences will include:

• Vehicle Survivability - Defeating the threat and keeping one step ahead. Now in its third year, the Vehicle Survivability conference enables you to discuss the very latest threats to vehicles and their crews in current operational theatres and what latest technologies, equipment and doctrine is available to keep one step ahead of the threat.
• Soldier Survivability - Developing effective equipment and training to fight and survive. Whether in the mounted or dismounted role, the protection of our service personnel when in combat theatres continues to be a primary objective. This conference focuses on the ability to provide the latest solutions to the warfighter that are lighter, more durable and above all, affordable.
• Aircraft Survivability - Enhancing survivability in modern combat theatres. As the threat to fixed-wing, helicopters and unmanned systems continues to grow in current operational theatres this conference will analyse both the susceptibility and vulnerability of all aerial platforms. There will be specific analysis on helicopter survivability in the difficult terrain of Afghanistan and the continued development of unmanned vehicle protection systems.
• Ship Survivability - Breaking the kill chain and maximising damage control. The rise in terrorist threats against maritime platforms and the greater emphasis on the littoral environment is causing specific survivability challenges. This conference will look at how to break the ‘kill chain’ early involving the effective design, development and signature management of current and future ships as well as efficient training of crews and upgrading of sensors to increase recoverability of on-board systems and the platform.

Whether it is the latest advancements in situational awareness or an analysis on the physical defeat of the threat, then this is the best opportunity this year to network and discuss the latest developments in the field of survivability.

The event will include:

• Over 500 attendees from government, military and the wider defence community
• The best possible speakers at the forefront of survivability providing real operational insights from current operations
• An interactive conference agenda designed around extended Q&A, round table discussions, networking lunches and evening drinks receptions.
• An exhibition focusing on the very latest equipment and innovative solutions

For more information visit our website at www.platform-survivability.com
Alternatively call us now on +44 (0)207 067 1831 or email platformsurvivability@clarionevents.com

Global MilSatCom 2010, 8th to 10th November, Millennium Conference Centre, London

Global MilSatCom 2010 will take place 8th to 10th November at the Millennium Conference Centre, London. Now in its 12th year, this event is your chance to network with an unparalleled line up of international decision makers in the SatCom arena. With delegate and exhibition places sold out once again in 2009, ensure that you book early and guarantee your place alongside 300 industry colleagues at the MilSatCom event of the year.

Over the years, Global MilSatCom has led the way in offering a diverse range of international military speakers. Meet with and learn from the key European and NATO players and also take the opportunity to learn from an array of other significant global SatCom leaders. From Australia, South Africa, Japan, USA, UAE and Canada, this event is a unique opportunity to meet an international array of SatCom decision makers.

Why should you attend this event?
With 300 attendees from around the world, Global MilSatCom offers unrivaled networking opportunities. Here’s why you can’t afford to miss out:

• DISCUSS the latest operational experiences with NATO and national military officers. How is SatCom supporting the warfighter in difficult operational environments and how can you meet their requirements?
• ANALYSE policy, doctrine, national roadmaps and requirements. Ensure that you are one step ahead of international acquisition and procurement plans
• ASSESS and view the latest technology on offer at our busy exhibition
• Ample opportunities to NETWORK with your military and industry colleagues at our post conference drinks receptions, coffee breaks and lunches

To Book
Visit: www.smi-online.co.uk/2010globalmilsatcom9.asp
Please contact Teri Arri on +44 (0) 20 7827 6162 or email: tarri@smi-online.co.uk

Geospatial Intelligence Summit, 28th - 30th September, 2010, Vienna, Austria

Geospatial Intelligence Summit will take place on 28th - 30th September, 2010, Vienna InterContinental, Vienna, Austria.

This event will bring together heads of Geospatial Intelligence, GIS, remote sensing, operations, imagery and analysis. The conference will provide a unique forum to discuss and debate the development of GIS capabilities across the globe. It will address the use of geospatial information in scenarios such as international conflicts, humanitarian disasters, crime, security, border control, arms treaty monitoring and global climate change.

A fundamental objective of the conference is to help end user organizations understand how they can best take full advantage of GIS capabilities in strategy and decision making.

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International Maritime Acquisition and Security 2010, July 5-6, 2010, Singapore

International Maritime Acquisition and Security 2010 (IMAS 2010), organized by Fleming Gulf and supported by the Maritime Institute of Malaysia, will take place on the 5th and 6th of July, 2010. The event has been designed to act as a platform for key leaders in the maritime industry to tackle important issues using case studies, panel discussions, special keynote addresses along with unmatched networking opportunities with key decision makers, procurers and industry leaders to give the participants an interactive, experience driven learning opportunity.

Key Trends for the Conference

• Unparalleled access to high profile authorities in both the government and private sectors of Maritime Security, Border Patrol, Coast Guards and Navies in the Asia Pacific.
• Professional line-up of experienced regional & international speakers to give an in-depth insight of the maritime outlook in the Asia Pacific region.
• Unmatched networking opportunities with Defense Ministers, Naval Officers, Solution Providers, Decision Makers, Industry Analysts and Think Tank experts. Unique ‘by invitation only’ forum to exchange ideas between both Authorities and Service Providers.
• Focus on key strategic topics that need action to be implemented to stimulate further security in the maritime sector of the Asia Pacific region.

Advisory Panel:

• Commodore Ranjit Rai, Indian Maritime Organization, Vice President
• David Mugridge, Dalhousie University, Maritime Security Consultant
• Rear Admiral Douglas McAneny, US Pacific Fleet, Commander Submarine Forces
• Terence Trathen, Royal Australian Navy, Combat Systems Interoperability Manager, Directorate of Naval Warfare Systems
• Captain Toni Fonokalafi, Tonga Defense Services,Chief of Defense
• Commodore (Retd.) R S Vasan, Indian Navy / Center for Asian Studies, Head – Strategy & Security
• Lt. Commander Wade Gough, US Coast Guard, Chief of Incident Management Division
• Ed Buclatin, US European Command, Director of Public Affairs
• Captain Haji Mamu Bin Said Alee, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Director of Maritime Policy and International Relations
• Rear Admiral John F Sigler, Near South Asian Centre for Strategic Security Studies, Director
• Stefan Alfredsson, Icelandic Maritime Administration, Head of Maritime Security

Who should attend:
Managing Directors, Marketing Managers, Corporate Communications, Business Development Managers, Project Directors / Managers, Sales Managers / Director

Industries Involved:
Naval Electronics, Avionics, Radars, System Integrators, Electro Optics, Educational Services, Ship Builders, Aircraft Manufacturers, Distributors, Management Consulting Services, Satellite Communications, Space Research and Technologies, Missile Systems, Other technology providers.

Contact Information:
Natasha Jiandani, Marketing Executive
natasha.jiandani@gmail.com
Tel: +91 9844766782

U.S. Military UAV Market to Top $12.7 Billion by 2015

In today’s military, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are highly desired by combatant commanders for their versatility and persistence. In a recently released market study “U.S. Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market Forecast 2010-2015”
the US UAV market is forecast to top $12.7 Billion by 2015.

The report U.S. Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market Forecast 2010-2015 provides year-by-year forecasts for the following UAV market segments:

• Revenues by UAV Groups (by vehicle airspeed, weight, and operating altitude)
• Unmanned Air Vehicles
• Payloads
• Ground Control Systems
• R&D, tests and evaluation
• Data management
• Service, support and maintenance
• Training

Armoured Vehicles Asia, 12-13th October 2010, Singapore

Join leading military personnel at the Armoured Vehicles Asia, taking place 12-13th October 2010 at the Singapore Expo in Singapore. The conference addresses the growing marketing in Asian economies, which are predicted to account for the lion’s share of global economic growth over the next decade. Discussions focus on Asian markets, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and China, where the main opportunities for foreign companies are in forming joint ventures with local firms for supply and technology transfer. Agenda highlights include discussions on the Current and Future Outlook of the Light Armoured Division, the Capabilities of Asian Industries in the Armoured Vehicles Market, the Future Role of Armoured Vehicles, Land Forces Operations and Defence Procurement Policy and Armoured Vehicles Requirements.

Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe, 2-3rd September 2010 Krakow, Poland

Armoured Vehicles Europe, taking place 2-3rd September 2010 at the Krakow Convention Centre in Poland. This conference focuses on the specific requirements and procurement challenges facing the Eastern and Central European, Baltic and Balkan markets. Leveraging our sector leading expertise with the armoured vehicles community, this event will enable both customers and suppliers to the region to explore requirements and procurement challenges and maximise the capability of existing or planned vehicles fleets. Several case studies will show how regional militaries have optimised their budget through the exploration of vehicle projects, partnering/contracting arrangements, offset solutions and indigenous industrial capacity improvement. Early confirmed speakers include members from the Lithuanian Armed Forces, US Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, Military Technical Institute of Technology (VTUO), Czech Republic , Indian Army Headquarters, and Copenhagen Sensor Technology.

Cyber Defence, 17-18 May 2010, Swissotel Tallinn, Estonia

SMi’s 2010 Cyber Defence conference is sponsored by DELL, Netwitness Corporation and QOSMOS.

How do you protect national security in a borderless world?

Cyber warfare has become a major concern for international governments, militaries and civil agencies over the past few years. A recent wave of cyber attacks against NATO member Estonia in 2007, and then Georgia in 2008 have highlighted the crippling impact cyber warfare can have against a nation’s critical national infrastructure.

SMi’s 2010 Cyber Defence conference provides the perfect opportunity to address the latest threats and future challenges through the examination of Russia and China’s cyber defence strategies & their key military & government programmes. Being held in partnership with the Estonian Ministry of Defence, this exceptional event will bring together leaders from the global cyber security community.

SMi’s most interactive conference to date, the programme for 2010 offers delegates the chance to participate through interactive panel discussions and multiple streaming sessions. An unparalleled line-up of speakers include:

• Minister Jaak Aaviksoo, Defence Minister, Ministry of Defence, Estonia
• Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary, Ministry of Defence, Estonia
• Rain Ottis, Scientist, Cooperative Cyber Defence (CCD) Centre of Excellence (COE), Estonia
• Wing Commander Tom Parkhouse, Cyber Security Staff Officer, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Timothy L Thomas, Analyst, Foreign Military Studies Office, USA
• Geoff Harris, President, Information Security Systems Association (ISSA), UK
• Frederic Jordon, CAT-8, Information Assurance Service Control, NATO C3 Agency
• Jeffery Troy, Chief, Cyber Criminal Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA
• Amit Yoran, CEO, NetWitness
• Michael Kaiser, Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance, USA
• Paul de Souza, Owner, Cyber Security Forum Initiative
• Jim Reavis, Executive Director, Cloud Security Alliance

Also not to be missed – Post conference workshop
The Cyber Warfare Battlefield - held by The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI).

This briefing will cover the importance of cyber attribution as well as some of the prevalent social and technical means and technologies that are being used to subvert attribution attempts.

Make sure you take the opportunity to network with distinguished speakers and attendees. This is an event not to be missed, so book today by visiting www.smi-online.co.uk/2010cyber19.asp