Past event: Mobile Deployable Communications 2013 Conference

Returning for its 6th annual instalment Mobile Deployable Communications will address the key topics of CIS networks and tactical communications, C4I standardisation, interoperability across the global armed forces, operational experiences and future technologies. The domination of current events across the defence sector has reignited the need for multinational cooperation through interoperability. This year the conference will address the communication equipment used by our armed forces when deployed illustrating the practical elements are just as significant as the technology which supports deployed soldiers.

This year's event will develop on by achieving:

• More representation from European armed forces and global defence organisations
• Innovative presentations on the capabilities and requirements in the fields of military communications
• A more technical approach discussing communication equipment and the technical aspects of military networks will be addressed as a suggestion from past delegates
• More focus on training foreign nationals on how to use current communications systems i.e. the Afghan Army and Police Force

LISTEN to innovative presentations on the current tactical communication systems used by the global armed forces and defence organisations

MEET the key players in the mobile deployable communications community

ANALYSE the communications challenges facing deployed units and their commanders

DISCUSS with key industry and military figures the capabilities and requriements for mobile deployable communications across the defence sector

DEVELOP solutions for future mobile communication and network systems to support deployed soldiers

With the implementation of "cloud computing" particulalry across the US military the security of this newly established network has been called into question. Is "cloud computing" a secure way for the military to communicate? Are there flaws in its system which could lead to information being revelaed?

A current topic which will be discussed is the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq. A number of presentations will be focusing on the training given to the National Armies and Polcie Forces in communications and information systems by deployed soldiers.

These questions and more will be answered at SMi's Mobile Deployable Communications 2013 conference. It is important that the current issues surrounding mobile deployable communications are addressed by leading military and industry personnel so that key soultions can be discussed and developed.

Mobile Deployable Communications should be attended by:

• CIS Engineers
• Communications Engineers
• CIS Project Managers
• Director of CIS Operations
• Technical Analysts
• Lead Systems Engineer
• Spectrum Manager
• Technical Advisors
• Communications Analysts
• Deployable CIS Project Manager
• Director IT Communication
• Director Mobile Communication
• Radio Communication Engineer
• Director Tactical Solutions

Speakers

• Captain Martin Murray, SO3, Land Warfare Centre
• Colonel Christine Marteau, Head of Telecommunications Technical, DGA/SPOTT
• Colonel Horst Treiblmaier, Chief of Communication, Ministry of Defence, Austria
• Colonel Krasimir Yordanov, Chief IT & Security Branch, EU Military Staff
• Colonel Neven Cugelj, Defence Attache, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
• Dr. Guiseppe Curro, Head of Training Management, NATO Communications And Information Systems School
• Igor Marchosky, DTCS Technical Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, US Navy
• Lieutenant Colonel Bruno De San Nicolas, Section Head Communication Services, NATO ACT
• Lieutenant Colonel Detlev Simons, Commanding Officer, Army Materiel Command
• Lieutenant Colonel Jarmo Sinkkonen, Assistant G6, Army Command
• Lieutenant Colonel Piotr Adamski, Senior Staff Officer, General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces
• Louis Sutherland, Business Development Manager Global Defense, Cisco Systems
• Major Sebastian Trojanowski, Chief S6, Command Support Brigade
• Marty Conrad, Director Systems Solutions, Viasat
• Michael Sieber, IAP4 CapTech Moderator, European Defence Agency
• Nathan Rodecap, Project Manager DTCS, Naval Surface Warfare Center, US Navy
• Nigel Beer, Principal Consultant, Communications and Electronics Practice, PA Consulting Group
• Staff Sergeant Steve Scott, Yeoman of Signals, 30 Commando Communications Squadron, Royal Marines

Previous Organisations who have attended:

Austrian ResearchPromotion Agency; BMVIT; Coronation Street Surgery; Defence Mobilization Department; E A D S V W D Gmb H; ENEL - Brussels Office; HIND OVERSEAS PVT LTD; K.U.Leuven; Laborelec; Maldon District Council; Martin Aviation Services Ltd; Mid Kent Water Ltd; National Taipei University of Technology; NESL-ICPE; Nlogic; Sanmina-S C I Corp; Si Vizion; Stadtwerke Dreieich Gmbh; Suez-Tractebel; System Development Inc - Sdi; Thaicom Public Company Limited; Thales Avionics S A; TriPhase; U.S. Coast Guard; Vilegwerk Holland B V; VITO; W L Gore & Associates (U K) Ltd;

"Great discussions & briefs. It was interesting to get the different perspectives & lessons learned from key speakers from industry & national militaries. Good exchange of information on deployable comms & CIS networks."
US Army

"This conference provided me with some useful information and proved to be an excellent professional experience"
Royal Marines

"A very interesting & reliable conference. The event was inspiring & gave me many ideas which I hope will help me in my future work."
Slovakian MOD