Mobile Deployable Communications Conference 2026

The International Forum Dedicated to Advancing Battlefield Communications

January 26-27, 2026 - Prague, Czech Republic

We are proud to announce the 19th annual Mobile Deployable Communications conference, taking place on 26th-27th January 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic.

From the strategic level down to the tactical, efficient and clear communications are key to operational success. The fast pace of modern warfare requires agile, highly adaptable forces capable of rapid movement whilst maintaining a consistent communication and situational awareness capability. Interoperability is also becoming increasingly important to ensure seamless command and control within a multinational coalition, especially given the rising operational tempo across Europe

Why attend:

MDC will give you a unique opportunity to meet and network with senior military leaders and industry. Discover the latest communication technology to optimise battlefield C2. Join the discussion and shape the future of communications technology.

The Mobile Deployable Communications conference is designed to bring together global leading program managers, strategic decision-makers, industry experts and thought leaders to explore the latest developments in communications technology. MDC is the only truly international conference which focuses on deployable CIS.

The only event that will:

Deliver real insight from the strategic level down to the tactical. This conference will cover the importance of efficient and clear communications and how you can achieve operational success.

Learn how to create an agile, highly adaptable force capable of rapid movement whilst maintaining consistent communication and situational awareness capability, essential to the fast pace of modern warfare. And discover how interoperability is becoming increasingly important to ensure seamless command and control within a multinational coalition.

Key reasons to attend:

  • Networking opportunities
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Discover new products and solutions
  • Professional development
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Industry insights and trends

Who should attend?

This is the ONLY truly international communications conference specifically designed to focus on deployable CIS. It is a critical forum where you will find senior officers, military commanders, and industry experts brought together to discuss interoperability and innovation in cutting-edge communications.

National militaries:
  • Military communications specialists
  • Equipment procurement officers
Industry:
  • Businesses looking to break into the regional market
  • Established players in the regional market
  • Developers and innovators in military technology
  • Transnational/Continental/Euro-Atlantic organisations/bodies:
  • Organisations who wish to equalise allied defence capability
  • Those who seek improvement of the security and strength of Europe's front line

2026 Speakers

  • Colonel Martin Hlavacek, Future CIS Branch Head, Czech MoD
  • Colonel Vadym Slyusar, Chief of R&D Group, Central Research Institute of Armaments and Military Equipment, Armed Forces of Ukraine
  • Colonel Alexander Treiblmaier, Head of Teaching Department, Ministry of Defence, Austria
  • Colonel (Ret.) Dr Horst Treiblmaier, Former Head Of ICT-Planning Division, Austrian Armed Forces
  • Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Leos Mauer, DEFENCE HUB CzechInvest Director and Czechia NATO DIANA Accelerator Lead, CzechInvest
  • Captain Raul Riiel, TACCIS Chief, Estonian Army
  • Brigadier General Bernd Stingl, Commander Bundeswehr Centre for Digitalisation, Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw)
  • Brigadier General Henrik Graven Nielsen, Commander, Danish Joint Signals Regiment, Danish Army
  • Colonel Mietta Groeneveld, Director, NATO Command and Control Centre of Excellence
  • Dr Anna Mysyshyn, Co-Founder & Director, Institute of Innovative Governance Expert in AI Regulation, Cybersecurity, and Digital Governance, Institute of Innovative Governance
  • Kim Kristiansen, Master Instructor of Signals, Norwegian Army Land Warfare Centre - Norwegian Army Signals School (NORASIGS)
  • John Blythe, Chief, NATO Integrated Mobile Service Centre, NCIA
  • Lieutenant Colonel John Henderson, Commanding Officer, 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group
  • Lieutenant Colonel Kruno Striga, Staff Officer CIS, Croatian Army
  • Lieutenant Colonel Laszlo Dozsa, Senior staff Officer, Hungarian Defence Forces Command
  • Major General (Ret'd) Josef Sedlak, Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces, Czech Armed Forces (retired)
  • Miguel Saiz, Project Officer Support to EU Operations, European Defence Agency
  • Ulrich Quay, Partner, NATO Innovation Fund

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Venue

Disclosed after registration
To ensure the security of the event, the exact location will not be disclosed publicly. Once your booking has been confirmed and approved, you will receive the full event location and address, along with the hotel booking form.


Event details
Organizer :SAE Media Group
Event type :Conference
Attendance :Physical Event
Reference :ASDE-25620