Past event: International Military Helicopter 2016 Conference

International Military Helicopter is the community’s annual general meeting place, bringing together 150+ Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of Helicopter Operations, Heads of Air Procurement, Chiefs of Plans and Policy, Chiefs of Staff and Industry Executives from across the globe to discuss their challenges shaping helicopters for now and the future.

This rare platform is an ideal opportunity to share lessons learned and best practice in current helicopter requirements, capabilities and programmes, engaging in international collaboration on a very real level with military leaders and industry counterparts. The 2015 conference saw over 200 attendees from more than 35 countries gather in London to discuss the pressing challenges to rotary wing commanders.


Top Reasons to Attend

International Military Helicopter 2016 Will Enable You To:
  • Understand the current operational experiences of rotary wing forces around the world in particular in the recent Libyan operations .Previous high-ranking briefings having come from the UK, USA, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands amongst others
  • Focus on the role based demands currently being placed on helicopter platforms including Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Airlift and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) amongst others.
  • Learn about the current capabilities and requirements of the major military powers in the face of the changing nature of helicopter operations
  • Assess the latest developments in new platforms and retrofits which are currently available
  • Network face-to-face with military and industry contacts in an intimate environment that crowded trade shows cannot deliver


WHAT’S NEW FOR 2016?

Adapting year on year in order to deliver the most business critical event of the year for it's attendees, 2016 is no different. New aspects include:

New Conference Streams: For the 1st time International Military Helicopter will split in 2 each afternoon. Eash session will provided focused discussions on critical subjects to the military helicopter community.

These include:
  • Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and Upgrades
  • Communications, Situational Awareness, Night Vision and ISR Mission Systems
  • Safety, Survivability and Countermeasures

Integration & Interoperability Focus Day
: Tapping into the key challenges facing helicopter operators, this year's International Military Helicopter meeting will feature a focus day dedicated to discussions on enhancing the ability of helicopter commands to interoperate and integrate their platforms.

Subjects under discussion will include:
  • Joint Operations
  • Communications
  • Mission Systems
  • Integrating Legacy Systems with Allied Nations

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Meet the Speakers

  • Daniel Kostoval, Deputy Defence Minister, Head of Armaments & Acquisition, Czech MoD
  • Lt. General Olivier Gourlez-de-la-Motte, Commander, Army Aviation, French Army
  • Lieutenant General Serhiy Drozdov, Commander, Ukrainian Air Force
  • Maj. Gen. Richard Felton, Commander, Joint Helicopter Command, UK MoD
  • Major Genearl Andreas Marlow, Commander, Rapid Forces Division, Germany Army
  • Brigadier General Robert Marion, Aviation PEO, Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics & Technology, US Army
  • Brigadier General Todd Balfe, Director General Air Readiness, Royal Canadian Air Force
  • Brigadier General José Emiro Barrios Jiménez, Commander of the Army Aviation Assault Division, National Army of Colombia
  • Air Cdre Hervé Bertrand, Commander, Air Mobility Command, French Air Force
  • Air Commodore IA Yahaya, Head of Plans, Nigerian Air Force
  • Col. S?awomir M?kosa, Commander, Army Aviation Brigade, Polish Armed Forces
  • Col. Roberto Minini, Chief Flight Safety & Legal Branch, Italian Army Aviation
  • Colonel Luis Dosda Fernández, Chief of the Special Air Operations & Personnel Recovery Directorate, Air Combat Command, Spanish Air Force
  • Colonel Jason Etherington, Commander Attack Helicopter Force, UK MoD
  • Colonel Jiri Vavra, Head of the Air Force Development Department, Czech Air Force
  • Captain Scott Walsh, Commander of the Maritime Helicopter Strike Wing, US Navy
  • Colonel J.D. Bryant OBE, Commander, Army Aviation Centre, British Army
  • Col. Steen Ulrich, Head Of The Helicopter Wing, Danish Armed Forces
  • Lieutenant Colonel Hendro Arief T., Chief of Operations Service, Indonesian Air Force
  • Lt. Col. Michel Gelders, Chief of Air Capability Office, Doctrine & Requirements Division, Belgian Armed Forces Staff
  • Major Joseph A. "Tweeder" Fry, Rotary Wing Offensive Air Support Specialist, AH-1Z Instructor Pilot, MAWTS-1 ADT&E, USMC
  • Captain Justin "Lumbergh" Sing, Assault Support Specialist, MAWTS-1 ADT&E, USMC
  • Pat Collins, Science Gateway- Helicopters Operating Centre, DES, UK MoD
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Main Conference Day One, 18th January, 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Coffee and Networking, Networking Lunch
Main Conference Day Two, 19th January, 2016
  • Including: Morning Coffee and Networking, Networking Lunch
Post-Conference Focus Day – 20th January
  • The Future of Vertical Lift Operations: Meeting the challenges of Interoperability; Integration of Platforms & Systems; and Securing communications

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

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Venue

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Venue

Park Plaza Victoria
239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London,
SW1V 1EQ, United Kingdom
Website:  http://www.parkplaza.co.uk/london-hotel-gb-sw1v-1eq/gbvictor
Phone: 0844 415 6750

Accommodation

The Park Plaza Victoria
239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 1EQ, United Kingdom
Bed & Breakfast @ £199.00 excluding VAT 
There is limited availability, please ensure you request accommodation before the 1st January to ensure you receive this rate.

The Grosvenor Hotel
101 Buckingham Palace Road London SW1W 0SJ
Bed & Breakfast @ £190.00 plus VAT

There is limited availability, please ensure you request accommodation before the 1st January, to ensure you receive this rate.

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 : Defence IQ
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-7080