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Under the Auspices of the Czech Air Force Commander
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The Future Air Force Conference is organised under the auspices of MG Petr ČEPELKA – Czech Air Force Commander
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CONFERENCE TOPICS OVERVIEW
It is our honour to gather esteemed professionals, industry leaders, and passionate individuals dedicated to advancing flight training and to the aviation industry in general. As we embark on this journey together, we are poised to explore the latest innovations, to share insights, and to foster collaborations, that will shape the future of flight training.
Throughout this conference, we will have the opportunity to engage in enlightening discussions, to gain valuable knowledge from renowned experts, and to discover cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing flight training practices. Let us seize this opportunity to inspire, learn, and collaborate towards elevating the standards of flight training worldwide. Together, we will soar to new heights of achievement and innovation.
Key Topics and Themes of the Future Air Force Conference 2024:
- Emerging disruptive technologies to make the flight training more efficient and less costly
- International cooperation in the field of flight training as a key to increased interoperability and more effective enforcement of standards. Role of aviation industry as the driver of changes and innovations in the air forces today
- Unmanned aerial vehicle as the new phenomenon in air warfare
Welcome Word by the Czech Air Force Commander, MG Petr ČEPELKA
The upcoming Future Air Force Conference 2024, embodies my desire, as expressed at the close of the 2023 edition, to establish a new tradition of convening Air Force Commanders, subject matter experts, representatives from industry, and academia. This gathering aims to address the imminent challenges confronting the aviation community. It brings me great joy to extend my patronage to this year's event and to personally participate. I anticipate numerous insightful contributions focused on enhancing Air Force personnel training and bolstering our capabilities. This is especially significant to me this year, given the recent contract signed by the Czech Republic for the procurement of fifth-generation F-35 aircraft. I eagerly anticipate welcoming you, together with the conference organisers, to the second edition of the Future Air Force Conference.
Welcome Word by the Conference Chairman, MG (Ret.) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK
It is my great pleasure and privilege to invite you to join us for the second edition of Future Air Force Conference, to be held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 14 to 17 October 2024. This conference will bring together again the Commanders and Air Chiefs of respective national air forces, military planners and policy makers, training experts and instructors, academic staff, aviators, pilots, engineers, aviation subject matter experts, research and development specialists, as well as the aviation and defence industry executives, to discuss how to improve the quality of military flight training and operations to make both more effective and less costly. Throughout this conference, you will have the opportunity to engage in enlightening discussions, gain valuable knowledge from renowned experts, and discover cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing flight training practices.
At the same time, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, partners, and organizers for their invaluable contributions to making this event possible. It underscores our shared commitment to excellence in flight training.
Let us jointly seize this opportunity to inspire, learn, and collaborate towards elevating the standards of flight training worldwide. Together, we will soar to new heights of achievement and innovation.
Higher, Faster, More Efficient!
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
| TUESDAY |
| 08.30 |
| OPENING REMARKS |
| Major General (ret) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK – Future Air Force Conference Chairman |
| 08.40 |
| WELCOME SPEECH |
| Major General Petr ČEPELKA – Czech Air Force Commander |
| 08.50 |
| DIAMOND PARTNER WELCOME REMARKS AND OPENING |
| Mr. Filip KULŠTRUNK – Executive Vice President and CCO of Aero – Manufacturer of L-39 family of jet trainers and light attack aircrafts; Conference Diamond Partner |
| BLOCK 1 – INNOVATIONS IN FLIGHT TRAINING |
| Aspects of military pilot flight training for the new generation of aircraft to be introduced in the next 10 years are very complex and include a number of technological and tactical innovations. These aircraft bring revolutionary changes to military aviation, including advanced stealth technologies, shape-shifting capabilities, high levels of computer connectivity and situational awareness through sensitive sensors and smart surface technology. Pilot training must reflect these new features and prepare pilots for the challenges of flying these aircrafts. Pilot training for the fifth and sixth generation aircraft focuses on developing decision-making capabilities in highly complex combat environment. |
| 09.00 |
| KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE: Future Ready Air Force |
| Tenente Brigadeiro do Ar Maurício Augusto Silveira de MEDEIROS |
| 09.20 |
| PRESENTATION: Operational Readiness Training for a New Age of Threat and Opportunity |
| Air Marshal (ret) Ian David GALE |
| 09.40 |
| INDONESIAN AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Artificial Intelligence Implementation on Flight Safety Management System |
| Air Commodore Abdul HARRIS |
| 10.00 |
| AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Australian Air Force Training Approach |
| Air Vice Marshal Dianne TURTON |
| 10.20 - 10.40 COFFEE BREAK, Conference Hall Foyer |
| 10.40 |
| CZECH AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Czech Air Force Preparation for 5th Generation Aircraft |
| Major Aleš SVOBODA |
| 11.00 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Aero Vodochody |
| 11.20 |
| BLOCK 1 PANEL DISCUSSION: Pilot Training Innovations – Different Approaches |
| Moderator: Brigadier General (ret) Libor ŠTEFÁNIK – former Czech Air Force Commander |
| Panelists: TEN BRIG AR de Medeiros, AM Gale, AVM Turton, ACDRE Harris |
| 12.10 - 13.10 LUNCH BREAK, Conference Hall Lounges and Foyers (2nd Floor) |
| BLOCK 2 – INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AS A WAY TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE TRAINING AT LOWER COST |
| Industry undoubtedly plays an important role in the development of Air Force capabilities. The development of new technologies is key driving factor, influencing at the same time development of new platforms (currently fifth and especially sixth generation aircraft), command and control systems, new training platforms and system and mission planning tools. |
| 13.10 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Babcock International – International Flying Training – Corporate View |
| Général d’armée aérienne (ret) Thierry CASPAR-FILLE-LAMBIE |
| 13.30 |
| NATO FLIGHT TRAINING EUROPE PRESENTATION: International FlyingTraining in Military Alliance |
| Wing Commander (ret) Jason HAWKER |
| 13.50 |
| ITALIAN AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Italian International Training Centre |
| Colonel Giovanni Maria PASQUALUCCI |
| 14.10 |
| U.S. AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Fifth and Sixth Generation Focus |
| Lieutenant Colonel Keenan BOES |
| 14.30 |
| ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Training Tomorrow’s Air Force Today: Modernizing RCAF Training for the Next Millenium |
| Brigadier General John ALEXANDER |
| 14.50 - 15.10 COFFEE BREAK, Conference Hall Foyer |
| 15.10 |
| ETHIOPIAN AIR FORCE PRESENTATION: Ethiopian Air Force International Cooperation |
| Colonel Meseret Getachew YESUNEH |
| 15.30 |
| EUROPEAN DEFENCE AGENCY PRESENTATION: EDA New Initiatives within Military Flight Training |
| Major (ret) José Pablo ROMERO |
| 15.50 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Vrgineers – Mixed reality simulators in modern pilot training |
| Mr. Marek POLČÁK, CEO |
| 16.10 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Lockheed Martin |
| 16.30 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: LOM PRAHA – Flying Training Centre |
| Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Jaroslav ŠPAČEK |
| 16.50 |
| BLOCK 2 PANEL DISCUSSION: International Centres and Government – Industry Cooperation |
| Moderator: Mr. Daniel KOŠTOVAL, former First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic |
| Panelists: GARA Caspar-Fille-Lambie, BGEN Alexander, COL Pasqualucci, COL Yesuneh, LTC Špaček |
| 17.40 |
| 1st DAY CLOSING REMARKS: Major General (ret) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK |
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| WEDNESDAY |
| 09.00 - 16.00 |
| Attendance of conference delegates at the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum |
| 18.00 |
| Attendance of conference delegates at the FFF Party |
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| THURSDAY |
| 09.00 |
| OPENING REMARKS |
| Major General (ret) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK – Future Air Force Conference Chairman |
| 09.10 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: OMNIPOL Group |
| 09.30 |
| PANEL DISCUSSION: Commanders’ View – New Challenges and Opportunities for Air Force Leadership |
| Moderator: Major General (ret) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff; FAF Chairman |
| Panellists: MGEN Čepelka, AVM Turton, BGEN Alexander, AIR CDRE Harris, COL Yesuneh |
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| BLOCK 3 – UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AS NEW PHENOMENON OF AIR WARFARE |
| “Dronisation” is a phenomenon, now apparent in all physical operational environments. In the third block, we will focus on use of airpower in the near future or share lessons learned from current conflicts. UAVs have revolutionized military operations. These autonomous or remotely piloted aircraft offer precision strikes, persistent surveillance, and reduced risk to human lives. Their adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and strategic flexibility make them indispensable assets in contemporary conflicts. As we explore the intersection of technology and warfare, UAVs continue to evolve, shaping the future of defence strategies. |
| 10.20 |
| KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Of ROYAL AIR FORCE: UAV Operators Selection, Training and LL |
| 10.40 |
| UAV OPERATOR PRESENTATION: Combat Experience from Contemporary Conflict |
| 11.00 - 11.20 COFFEE BREAK, Conference Hall Foyer |
| 11.20 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: AIR-tech, Manufacturer of Small Reconnaissance UAVs and Loitering Munition |
| 11.40 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DEFENCE PRESENTATION: New Training Program for UAV Operators |
| Prof. Vladimír SMRŽ |
| 12.00 |
| INDUSTRY PRESENTATION: Primoco, Manufacturer of Reconnaissance Light UAS |
| 12.20 - 12.30 PHOTO SESSION at the Czech Armed Forces General Staff HQ piazzetta (opposite Hotel DAP) |
| 12.30 - 13.30 LUNCH BREAK, Conference Hall Lounges and Foyers (2nd Floor) |
| 13.30 |
| BLOCK 3 PANEL DISCUSSION: Different Use of the UAVs in Contemporary Conflicts |
| Moderator: Dr. Jakub FOJTÍK, Industrialist and UAV Warfare Expert |
| Panelists: TBC |
| 14.20 |
| CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS OF THE 2nd FUTURE AIR FORCE CONFERENCE |
| Major General (ret) Bohuslav DVOŘÁK |
| 14.30 |
| WORD OF APPRECIATION, FAREWELL AND INVITATION TO THE 3rd FUTURE AIR FORCE CONFERENCE (September 2025) by |
| Major General Petr ČEPELKA, Czech Air Force Commander |
