Past event: International Dismounted Soldier Conference 2023
This event has already taken place.
This page shows historical information on the International Dismounted Soldier Conference 2023, held on October 31-November 1, 2023 in London,
United Kingdom
The new edition of this event will be held on October 28-29, 2025
Enhancing Firepower, Data Superiority and Training Delivery for Tomorrow's Dismounted Forces
As nations around the world prioritise their dismounted soldier capabilities, as part of their ongoing military modernisation efforts, International Dismounted Soldier (IDS) 2023 will tackle the light forces community's highest priorities in enhancing their dismounted soldier capabilities; engaging with a diverse range of experts, senior military professionals, and industry representatives to ensure a comprehensive and informative discussion on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the field of dismounted soldier operations.
Coming at a critical time, when peer-on-peer conflict is increasingly likely and the benefits of fully utilising light forces is being seen more often in recent conflict, NEW for this year, the second annual International Dismounted Soldier conference will feature increased emphasis on delivering training to meet current threats, developments in doctrine, such as the Land Operating Concept 2030, and an increased international speaker faculty.
Join us to share experiences from recent conflicts or operations and hear from others who can provide valuable insights, or thought-leadership into innovative solutions employed by dismounted soldiers in various contexts, leading to valuable knowledge exchanges and partnerships.
Key Themes Include:
Infantry Tactics and Operations
Soldier Modernisation
Training and Readiness
Soldier Performance and Health
Improved Lethality and Technology
Specialised Soldier Roles
Collaboration and Interoperability
Urban terrain and Future Warfare
Doctrine and Concepts
Observations from Recent Case Studies
Top speakers, relevant topics, timely and fruitful discussions, excellent networking!
High quality event with excellent speakers and great forum to interact with other nations
One of the few events in the industry that, genuinely, has a panel of experts
2023 Conference Chairman
Colonel (Retd) Andy Hadfield, Former Commandant of UK School of Infantry, IDS 2023 Conference Chairman
2023 Speakers
Major General Chris Barry CBE, Director Land Warfare, British Army
Major General Veiko-Vello Palm, Commander of the Estonian Division, Estonian Land Forces
Brigadier Matt Birch, Head of Military Capability Delivery, British Army
Brigadier General Eugenio Dessi, Infantry School Commander, Italian Army
Brigadier General Jonas Lotsne, Director of Land Systems, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Brigadier General Anders Svensson, Deputy Commander, Swedish Army
Colonel Paul Cummings, Dismounted Close Combat Portfolio Leader, STSP, DE&S - UK MoD
Colonel Stuart Nasse, Assistant Head Military Capability Delivery, British Army
Colonel Thomas Putnam, Director, Close Combat Lethality Task Force, US DoD
Colonel Juhana Skyttä, Infantry Inspector, Finnish Army
Colonel Harm van der Have, Commander Manoeuvre Education and Training Center, Royal Dutch Army
Tim Gramp, Chief Engineer, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Brooks, Commandant, Infantry School, Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Dawe, Commanding Officer, Infantry Trials and Development Unit, British Army
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gerlach, G3 Staff Officer, Infantry Branch, ACCDC - German Army
Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Hanlon, SO1 Soldier Systems, SoldierWorks, British Army
Major Michael O'Connor, Capability Director Soldier Modernisation Office, New Zealand Defence Force
Major Donatas Palavenis, Chief Specialist, Training and Doctrine Command of the Lithuanian Armed Forces
Major Ali Raju, Commanding Officer, Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit
Stuart Lyle, Urban Operations Research Lead, Land Analysis Group, DSTL - UK MoD
Anders Palm, Project Manager, Optronics System Section, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Mark Pickering, Principal Scientist, Land Guided Weapons, DSTL – UK MoD
Jonathan Russell, Technical lead Land Systems Programme Dismounted Protection Project, DSTL - UK MoD
Tom Van Beneden, Ammunition Support Partnership, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
General (Retd) Scott Miller, Commander Resolute Support Mission (2018-2021), SIG Sauer
Rob Taylor, Managing Director & Founder, 4GD
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Venue
Copthorne Tara Hotel Scarsdale Pl, Kensington, W8 5SY London, UK
Tel: +44 207 937 7211 Group Rate: We have two options available; Standard rooms for £140 per night, Including breakfast and VAT. Reserve your room
