Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2022

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We are proud to announce the 5th Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference, taking place on 6th and 7th April 2022.

MRAS 2022 is the ONLY event dedicated to military robotics in the land environment. This unique event will give you essential insights into the development and implementation of uncrewed and autonomous ground systems from international militaries. Robotics is becoming increasingly important in military discussions about force-generation, force-planning and future acquisition, so it is critical for military leaders and industry experts to understand the rapidly expanding role of military robots within the modern battlespace.

New for 2022: An emphasis on Uncrewed Combat Vehicles, Enhancing Autonomous Capabilities and Battlefield Human Machine Teaming; new speakers from the UK, France, Germany, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Czech Republic, Israel, India, Australia and New Zealand.

With a continued focus on the RAS priorites of situational awareness, lethality, manoeuvrability, survivability and sustainability, Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems is the only event in 2022 which will enable you to return to your defence force with the latest information and contacts in this ever-evolving industry.

Benefits of Attending

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2022 is the perfect occasion to hear from the most informed and renowned experts in the field of autonomous and robotic technologies. Join the two-day conference and benefit from insights delivered by first-class robotics scientists, researchers, academics and senior military figures.

• Benefit from hearing about the latest MRAS updates, delivered by the experts from the most forward thinking nations in the field of military robotics and autonomous systems
• Take advantage of our unique platform which enables the advancement of robotics and autonomous technologies, bringing together those at the heart of systems operation, training, development and integration
• Hear about the most innovative MRAS development and integration programmes and how forces are being re-shaped by this emerging technology
• Discuss how MRAS is enhancing the lethality, survivability, manoeuvrability, sustainability, and situational awareness of land forces around the world
• Explore land force interoperability and collaboration between the defence industry and international militaries
• Attend the conference along with leading researchers, scientists, academics, and military leaders

Speakers

• Brigadier (Ret'd) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Former Head of Force Protection, British Army
• Brigadier General (Ret’d) Alain Tremblay, Vice-President, Business Development, Rheinmetall Canada
  
• Captain Göran Bölke, Head of Department, Conception of Unmanned Systems for the Army / Innovation Combat Force, Office for Army Development, Bundeswehr 
  
• Colonel Jan Mazal, Head of the Military Robotics Department, Czech University of Defence
• Colonel Rob Ryan, Director, Robotics Requirements Division (RRD), Maneuver Capability Development Integration Directorate (CDID), US Army Futures Command
  
• Colonel Robin Smith, Director Robotics and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office, Royal Australian Army
  
• Dr Arshad Jamal, Robotics Scientist, Centre for AI and Robotics (CAIR), Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
• Dr Frank Schneider, Deputy Head, Cognitive Mobile Systems Department, Fraunhofer
• Dr Iain Carrie, Chief Technologist, Thales UK
• Dr Mark Höpflinger, Head of the Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC), Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS, Science + Technology, Armasuisse
• Dr Robert Sadowski, Army Chief Roboticist (Robotics ST), Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), US Army Futures Command
• Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Sten Allik, D.Mil.Sc Student, Finnish National Defence University
• Lieutenant Colonel Iain Lamont, SO1 Robotics and Autonomous Systems, British Army
• Lieutenant Colonel Martijn Hädicke, Head of Development & Innovation RAS-Program, Concept Development & Experimentation Group, Royal Netherlands Army
• Lieutenant Colonel Ross Drinkwater, SO1 Autonomy, UK Commando Forces Acquisition, Royal Marines
• Lieutenant Colonel Vito Marra, SO1 Concept Development, Future Force Development, Department General & Financial Planning, Italian Army General Staff
• Mr Bar-On Ido, VP Business Development & Sales, Xtend
  
• Mr Gaël Désilles, Director of Land S&T Programs, Defence Innovation Agency, French Ministry of Armed Forces
• Mr Guy Powell, Principal Adviser – Mounted Systems and Principal Technical Authority – Project JTARR, Platforms Systems Division, DSTL, UK MoD
• Mr James Gavin, Head of Future Capability Group, DE&S, UK MoD
• Mr Jean-Charles Ledé, Autonomy Technical Advisor, US Air Force Research Laboratory
  
• Mr Jonathan Welch, Capture Leader, Thales UK
• Mr Markus Otsus, Unmanned Systems Project Coordinator, Department of Applied Research, Estonian Military Academy
• Mr Martin Jõesaar, Chief of Project Office – iMUGS, Republic of Estonia Centre for Defence Investment
• Mr Peter Bowmar, Science Researcher, Defence Technology Agency, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
• Mr Peter Stockel, DSTL Fellow, Autonomous Systems & Innovation Autonomy Challenge Lead, DSTL, UK MoD
• Mr Serkan Balbay, Vetronics and Weapon Systems Director, FNSS Defense Systems
  
• Name Withheld For Security Reasons, Senior Representative, Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), Israeli Ministry of Defence (IMOD)
• Professor Juha Röning, Head of Group, Biomimetics and Intelligent Systems Group (BISG), University Of Oulu

Venue

Copthorne Tara Hotel
Scarsdale Pl, Kensington, W8 5SY
London, UK