Past event: Countering Violent Extremism 2016 Conference

Countering radicalisation and the spread of extremism through influence activity

The last 12 months have seen a significant resurgence in the threat posed by violent extremism; A range of high profile attacks throughout Europe, North America and the Middle East have shocked and appalled the world. Given the influence and appeal violent extremist organisations have generated through their communication activity, evidenced by the continued  flow of foreign fighters to the Levant and independent IS-inspired atrocities, it is imperative that government and security agencies analyse what can be done to better counter the messaging of radical groups and replace it with our own, positive narrative.

We are is delighted to announce the return of Information Operations: Countering Violent Extremism 2016, hosted in London on the 15th and 16th June. The symposium will once again bring together communication professionals and government agencies from around the world to discuss the successes, failures, and novel methods for communicating against the lure of extremism. The event will is separated into four key themes, which will structure the discussion and take-aways from the event. These are:
  • Creating positive counter messaging - exploring the fundamentals of success and the role of negative communications
  • Identifying and influencing the influences - methodologies, rhetoric and common challenges
  • Reducing the recruitment pool of home-grown radicals - ''target hardening'' vulnerable communities
  • Leveraging open source intelligence to greater effect - analysis, toolsets and regional sensitivities

Continuing to provide key case studies in target audience analysis, digital outreach, measurement of effect,  CVE 2016 is a must attend symposium for anyone involved in any facet of countering violent extremism. From open source intelligence analysis and community engagement through to social messaging and audience targeting, Countering Violent Extremism 2016 will provide you with the most concise and effective way to learn from, and engage with, the thought leaders in your field.



"Must attend event for IO practitioners to stay abreast, learn new and share own knowledge/application. I have 13 years of US Army experience, multiple combat tours and have written extensively on IO but I was very satisfied with what I learned. Even experienced IO practitioners need to refresh their skills and knowledge."
Norman Emery

"This year has actually been a step-change better than the last few I've attended... What we've covered has been a wide-ranging and most interesting."
Lt Col James Hancock, JIOTAT

"The Conference was outstanding! Most of the topics were relevant to my job and the speakers were world class. The combination of speakers and the ability to meet and "network" with our international partners allowed me to gain months worth of knowledge and experience in just 4 days."
Scott Wetzel, USAF

"It was well balanced. This conference is always valuable as it is a unique forum in which to learn how IO is doing and where we are heading."
Deputy Director, PsyOps, Canadian Forces

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2016 Speakers

  • Gregory Radabaugh, Director, Joint Information Operations Warfare Center
  • Brigadier General Dan Fortune, Director General Military Information Effects, Australian DoD
  • Colonel John Harris, Deputy Chief, Joint Fires and Influence, HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
  • Colonel Rolf Watts, J-39 Chief of Current Ops, AFRICOM
  • Colonel Mark Vertuli, J39 Director, Special Operations Command Europe
  • Lieutenant Colonel Mike Jackson, Chief of Information Operations, EUCOM
  • Lieutenant Colonel John Wishart, J39 CA Planner, Special Operations Command Africa
  • Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Duprey, Deputy Chief, MISO Planning Advisory, Special Operations Command Europe
  • Major Rafal Zgryziewicz, Chief of Operations Support, NATO
  • Abby Johnson, Directorate of Strategic Operational Planning, National Counter Terrorism Center
  • Haroon Ullah, Senior Adviser to the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, US State Department
  • Dan Chugg, Head of the Counter Daesh Coalition Communication Cell, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • Hanif Qadir, Founder, Active Change Foundation
  • Jonathan Russell, Head of Policy, Qulliam Foundation
  • Steven Welsh, Head of Behavioural Science, Organised Crime Command, National Crime Agency
  • Paul Baines, Professor of Political Marketing, Cranfield University
  • Paul Tilley, Chief Operations Officer, InCoStrat
  • Antony Bridges, Head of Human Peformance, QinetQ
  • Ben Heap, Media Operations Consultant, NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence


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Main Conference Day One - Wednesday 15th June 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Coffee & Networking, Networking Lunch
Main Conference Day Two - Thursday 16th June 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Coffee & Networking, Networking Lunch
Post-Conference Workshops - Friday 17th June 2016
  • Workshop A: Quantifying perceptions: How can we continue to understand and analyse how effective our CVE messaging efforts are?
    10:00-12:00
  • Workshop B: The importance of positive communication when countering violent extremism
    13:00-15:00
  • Workshop C: Assessing the use of social media and open source intelligence with the objective of using it counter violent extremism: Are we best as observers, or do we need to act in the space?
    15:30-17:30

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

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Venue

Hilton London Olympia
380 Kensington High St, Kensington, W14 8NL
London, UK

Venue & Accommodation

Hilton London Olympia
380 Kensington High Street, London,
W14 8NL, United Kingdom
Website:  http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-london-olympia-LHROLHN/index.html?WT.srch=1
Phone: +44-207-603-3333
Fax: +44-207-603-4846

Accommodation
Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference fee; however we have put together a HotelMap that displays discounted accommodation for hotels in the area near to Countering Violent Extremism . The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel: https://www.HotelMap.com/pro/MNQBA

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf.  Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies.  We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the HotelMap link provided; this shows live availability and rates for all hotels in the area and allows you to book directly with the hotel of your choice within your budget.

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Event details
Organizer : IQEU
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15263