Robotic Autonomous Systems now more than ever play a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for the Armed Forces.
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Our RAS 2018 conference will aim to examine and bring solutions to this specific piece of equipment and how to better utilise it during missions. Moreover, we will bring together a community of experts, friends and allies to share information and strengthen relationships. This reflects the growing need of nations, armed forces and industries to come together in order to achieve higher levels of capabilities.
Attending this conference will mean to not only have a clear understanding of Robotic Autonomous System technologies but to have a chance to be part of a community of leaders and experts that will impact the growth of these technological assets.
Benefits of Attending
Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2018 is the perfect occasion to meet the most informed and world-renowned experts in the field of autonomous and robotic technologies. Attend the two-day conference and benefit from insights delivered by first-class scientists, researchers, academics and senior military figures.
- Benefit from updates delivered by experts coming from the most forward thinking nations in the fields of robotics and autonomous systems
- We provide a platform for the advancement of robotics and autonomous technologies, bringing together those at the heart of systems operation, training, development and integration
- Hear from the very latest development programmes in the field of robotics and autonomous technologies
- Discuss how RAS enhances lethality, survivability, manoeuvrability, sustainability, and situational awareness
- Explore land force interoperability and collaboration at the industry and military
- Attend the conference along with leading researchers, scientists, academics, and military figures
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Speakers
- Brigadier (Retd.) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Former Head of Force Protection, Defence Equipment, and Support , Britsh Army
- Colonel Jerome Lemaire, Land Combat Capabilities Architect, Direction Generale de l'Armement (DGA)
- Dr. Bill Powers, Research Fellow , Potomac Institute for Policy Studies’ Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities
- Dr. Elizabeth Sklar, Professor, King's College London
- Dr. Robert W Sadowski, Robotics Senior Research Scientist, TARDEC, TACOM US Army
- Dr. Stuart Young, Head of Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance, Army Research Laboratory
- Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Rob OConnor, Director of Pardus Defence & Security Ltd, Former Commander of the Infantry Trials and Development Unit
- Lieutenant Colonel Leon Altarac, Robotic System Knowledge Leader, Technological Division, Israeli Defence Forces
- Lieutenant Colonel Richard Craig, SO1 Army Capabilities Strategy Cohesion , British Army
- Major Alan Stephens, Project Officer For The MCOE Mounted Requirements Division , TRADOC US ARMY
- Major Jeffrey B. Persons, Robotics and Autonomy Programme Manager, Science and Technology Division, USMC Warfighting Laboratory
- Major Lloyd Davies, STARTER Requirements Manager, DE&S MOD (FORMERLY DEFENCE PROCUREMENT AGENCY)
- Major Tapio Saarelainen, R&D UAV and Electronic Warfare , Finnish Defence Forces
- Mr. Andre Pettersen, Autonomy Research Manager, Land Systems Division, FFI
- Mr. Andy Fawkes, Consultant and Director, Thinke Company Ltd
- Mr. Bill Biggs, Autonomy - Campaign Leader, QinetiQ
- Mr. Charles E. Dean, Vice President , Endeavor Robotics
- Mr. Keith Mallon, Autonomy - Campaign , QinetiQ
- Mr. Peter Stockel, Innovation Autonomy Challenge Lead, DSTL
- Mr. Richard Spencer, Principal Engineer for Land Equipment Operating Centre , DE&S, UK MoD
- Mr. Samuel Bendett, Researcher, Russia Studies Programme, Center For Naval Analyses
- Professor Bram Vanderborght, Professor Robotics & Multibody Mechanics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Professor Darwin Caldwell, Deputy Director of IIT and Director of the Advanced Robotics Department, Italian Institute of Technology
- Professor Elias Stipidis, Director, Vetronics Research Centre
- Simon Camilleri, STARTER Capabilities Team Leader, DE&S MOD (FORMERLY DEFENCE PROCUREMENT AGENCY)
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