The Integral International Defence Logistics & Support Conference

The Premier Military Logistics Conference for the International Defence Industry

Built from months of in-depth research with senior military figures currently driving the biggest logistics operations in the world, this year’s programme for the annual International Defence Logistics and Support conference is designed with the end user in mind. How can we help the end user to receive the equipment and capability he or she requires on time and within budget?

This military logistics conference offers over 40 insightful briefings by senior military logisticians and subject matter experts on key topics including performance based logistics, multinational logistics, sustainment, interoperable forces, availability and deployability. By attending you will gain new, valuable information and contacts that will assist you in the organization of a highly innovative and efficient defence supply chain.

With a fresh approach to a crucial topic area that impacts not only the lives of those serving their countries on the front line but also our collective security, this International Defence Logistics conference is one of the single most important forums in the defence calendar year and an event not to be missed.

What's new at this years International Defence Logistics conference?

1. Senior military advisory board to help shape the agenda and gather a high profile audience of chief logisticians for attendees to meet and network with
2. Case-study based programme featuring insight into new plans and procurement from member nations of the NATO Logistics Committee and its partners
3. Frank and open dialogue at the conference about plans of individual nations to restructure and rebuild their logistics infrastructure in an austere economic environment
4. Interactive format to facilitate discussion including high level panel discussions and roundtable sessions with senior leadership from NATO and NATO nations
5. A conference designed around themes aligned to key priorities for NATO nations including:
• Optimizing C2 for logistics agencies to enhance visibility for the Commander
• Improving deployability to move and recover required freight and personnel to and from theatre
• Enhancing sustainability of NATO forces through outsourcing, multinational logistics and improved contractor support
• Increasing availability of interoperable logistics forces
• Balancing in-theatre support with new logistics priorities
6. Ground-up approach to a restructuring of the event to ensure every component is positioned to resolve current challenges for chief logisticians and their industry partners
7. Investment in a tailored data build using more resource to identify, select and research relevant leads for customers to meet onsite
8. New team focusing on delivering more high-value content to attendees through exclusive interviews with speakers as well as links to breaking news about international developments in the military logistics domain

Benefits of attending International Defence Logistics & Support conference

• Find out how to optimize your logistics information systems from experienced users and technical experts to reduce the time and cost of operating an effective and efficient defence supply chain
• Meet and learn from military logistics chiefs from around the world as they reveal how they will be restructuring their core logistics functions to succeed in an austere economic environment
• Discover how to take advantage of defence supply chain tools and strategies including performance based logistics, multinational logistics, contractor outsourcing and support and advanced codification
• Receive information from the front line about the real challenges of supply and support to large-scale base camps and small fighting units who have to be mobile to avoid ever present danger
• Network with the world’s leading military logisticians responsible for developing, acquiring and transforming logistics capabilities in readiness for an era of persistent conflict

Confirmed Speakers at this Premier Military Logistics Conference:

• Major General David Shouesmith (ret.), Vice President, PRTM
• Bruno Cantin, Head of Defence Planning and Policy, NATO HQ
• Brigadier Rory Maxwell, Director, Defence Operations Logistics and Plans, DE&S, UK MoD
• Huseyin Dirioz, Assistant Secretary General Defence Policy and Planning, NATO Headquarters, Co-Chairman, Logistics Committee, NATO Headquarters
• Scott Anderson, Deputy Director of Logistics and Engineering, US Central Command, US DoD
• Phil Armatage, Head of Governments and Mail Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT), Country Manager Iraq & Afghanistan, DHL Express
• Pete Demarest, Director, Strategic Development,U.S. COCOM, US Government Sales and Support Team, DHL Express
• Allan McLeod, Chief Combat Services Support, HQ ISAF Joint Command NATO (French Rapid Reaction Corps)
• Patrick Dufour, Director, Service in Charge of Maintenance (SMCO), DGA
• George Bond, Head of UK NATO Codification and Chairman of NATO Allied Committee (AC) 135, Group of National Directors of Codification
• Gilles Vergenerie, Chief, Codification Branch, NAMSA
• Vladmir Halenka, Director of Logistics, Czech Armed Forces
• Roman Dufek, Chief, Multinational Logistics, Czech MoD
• Major General Jochen Both, Commander, European Air Transport Command
• Robbert Smit, Director, Joint Procurement, NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA)
• Colonel Derek Smith, Commander, Defence Logistics Agency Africa and Europe
• Major General (ret’d) Tim Cross, Former Logistics Chief, British Army
• Michiel Hofman, Former Country Manager Afghanistan, MSF
• Dr Martin Christopher, Professor of Marketing and Logistics, School of Management, Cranfield University
• Mike Goodhand, Director of Logistics, British Red Cross
• Wing Commander Andy Kiley, Defence Mobility Study Team Leader, UK MoD Wing Commander
• Jeremy Porter, Deputy Director, Movement Coordination Centre, Europe
• Gerhard Rauniak, TPLS Project Officer, European Defence Agency
• Lt Colonel Laurent Donnet, Assistant Capability Manager, Maneuver Area Deployment and Sustainment, European Defence Agency
• Colonel Joerg Dronia, Chief of Joint Branch, NATO Standardisation Agency
• Colonel Philippe Cambraye, Chief of Army Branch, NATO Standardisation Agency
• Darko Topler, Civilian Standardization Coordinator, NSA P&C Branch
• Jeffrey Pete, Programme Manager, Future Logistics Information Service, Boeing Defence UK
• Colonel Didier Tanguy, Operations Logistics Chain Management, Joint Deployment and Sustainment Division HQ, Supreme Allied Command Transformation
• Colonel Mikhael Burzlaff, Chief, Transformation Governance Branch, NATO C3A
• Burt Domselaar, Chief, Information Services Branch, NATO C3A

Venue Information

Hotel Le Plaza
Boulevard Adolphe Maxlaan 118-126
Brussels
Tel : +32 2 278 01 00
Fax : +32 2 278 01 01