Discussion Questions:

• What is the blueprint for integrating Defence 4.0 across allied forces?
• How do we maintain human oversight in an increasingly autonomous battlespace?
• How can nations embed digital transformation as part of national defence strategies?
• What will define technological superiority in the next decade?
• What global cooperation frameworks are needed to ensure ethical use of next-gen technologies?

Speaker:

• James Acuna, Managing Director & COO, Ondas Capital

Discussion Questions:

• How will Defence 4.0 technologies change the pace and style of multi-domain warfare?
• Can alliances and coalitions keep up with autonomous innovation?
• What lessons can be learned from early adopters in defence autonomy?

Speaker:

• James Acuna, Managing Director & COO, Ondas Capital

Speaker:

• Leendert van Bochoven, Chief Commercial Officer, Janes

Speaker:

• Alex Pape, Editor, Janes

Discussion Questions:

• How can forces process terabytes of data from multiple unmanned platforms in real time?
• What methods should be used to prioritise critical data in bandwidth-constrained environments?
• Can AI-based analytics be trusted to flag the right threats under combat pressure?
• How can coalition partners share sensitive data without compromising security?

Discussion Questions:

• How do you maintain mission effectiveness when connectivity is intermittent or denied?
• What hybrid solutions best combine cloud and edge computing in the field?
• How can resilient mesh networks transform UAV operations in contested zones?
• Is there a “future-proof” communications architecture for the next decade of unmanned ops?

Speaker:

• George Papangelopoulos, Director of Defence Forecasting, Janes