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Future Forces Exhibition 2024
FFF PARTY
FUTURE FORCES FORUM Prague
Future Forces Exhibition 2024
PROGRAMME
/the detailed program for 2024 will be specified in the following days/
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2022
| The official opening ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Czech Government, representatives of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industry and Trade, senior officials of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, representatives of the NATO and EU military staff, representatives of the European Defence Agency (EDA), foreign official delegations, representatives of the Czech as well as foreign defense industry, R&D and other distinguished guests. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Congress Hall, Entrance Hall 3 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| A three-day international exhibition of defense and security technologies with over 200 exhibiting organizations located in three exhibition halls. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Hall 2, Hall 3, Hall 4 |
| WEB: |
Future Forces Exhibition |
The three-day professional event will be a series of security panel discussions, workshops, Live Hacking Show and other professionally focused events enabling experts and representatives from the public sector, and security and armed forces to meet to discuss key issues in current and future threats and trends in information technology, cyber security and defense.
The event will be complemented by a Live Hacking Show in the Live Hacking Zone. The Hacking Zone will also provide each participant with the opportunity to test selected partner technologies in real hacking tests and solve selected hacking challenges in a competition.
All attendees will also have the opportunity to try out the Cyber Escape Room exercise, which will virtually test their cybersecurity knowledge. This professional event aims to identify challenges for the national, private and academic sectors in the area of cyber security and areas of mutual cooperation. At the same time, we would like to present business opportunities in this dynamically developing area as well as in the field of critical infrastructure protection. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Fidelis Cyber Pavilion Stage, Hall 2 |
| WEB: |
Future Cyber Defence |
| WEB: |
Live Hacking Zone |
| the Exhibition Tour of the high level Official Delegates to the Exhibitors and Partners of the FFF. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Hall 2, Hall 3, Hall 4 |
| commemorative photography of official delegates. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Photo Stage |
The security of the Euro-Atlantic countries is one of the priorities of the Czech Republic during current the Czech EU Presidency. Therefore, the FFF 2022, within the framework of the accompanying program, wants to contribute to the ongoing discussion on this topic and to broaden the awareness of the cooperation between the Alliance and the EU on the field of EU's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
During the opening panel, leading security experts will discuss the evolution of the security environment up to 2030 and the implications of the conclusions of the adopted EU Strategic Compass and the NATO New Security Concept, and key strategic documents on the development of armed forces capability. In addition to military and security issues, we will also focus on the use and implementation of disruptive technologies in the process of developing military capability of the armed forces.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian Armed Forces is an event that has rewritten the security paradigm of our time. NATO and the EU are facing the worst security threat of the 21st century. The EU has adopted its first ever strategic security document, the “Strategic Compass”. In June, at the Madrid Summit, the Alliance endorsed a new NATO Strategic Concept. The convergence or elimination of duplication in the development of military capabilities of NATO and EU countries will be one of the main priorities and challenges for the future EU and NATO leaders, when GDP growth is expected to fall, and inflation is expected to rise.
The Czech Republic is committed to increasing defense spending to the promised 2% of GDP in a much shorter timeframe than the previous government. Although this move undoubtedly has the support of the public, spending, especially defense investment spending, will be closely monitored by both the professional and lay public. The efficiency of defense investment, the use of the potential of the Czech defense industry and the effective international cooperation of the NATO and EU countries will be key criteria for evaluation. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Congress Hall |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Introductory presentation followed by a panel discussion (each participant a short introductory presentation) by leading security experts, NATO and EU representatives. |
| WEB: |
Future Forces Conference |
TOPICS:
1. War in Ukraine and its impact on the security situation in the European area
2. The new NATO Strategic Concept - How it will affect the development of the Czech Armed Forces in the future
3. EU Strategic Compass - EU Common Security and Defence Policy
4. NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept - Using emerging disruptive technologies (EDT) for Armed Forces Development
5. NATO and EU Relationship in Conventional Capability Building – Supporting/Supported Organization |
| The Future of Cyber Conference is a three-day professional event consisting of various security panel discussions, workshops, Live Hacking Show and other professionally focused events enabling experts and representatives from the public sector, security and armed forces to meet to discuss key issues in current and future threats and trends in information technology, cyber security and defense. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Fidelis Cyber Pavilion Stage, Hall 2 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English with interpretation to Czech |
| FORMAT: |
Panel discussion |
| WEB: |
Future of Cyber Conference |
| Networking of senior Armed & Security Forces officers and VIPs |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, VIP Lounge, Hall 4 |
| FORMAT: |
Informal meeting (on invitation) |
| Informal banquet and networking. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, FFF Party Area, Hall 5 |
| FORMAT: |
Banquet (on invitation) |
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
| Participation of the NATO working groups in the FFF program at PVA EXPO PRAGUE. |
| A three-day international exhibition of defense and security technologies with over 200 exhibiting organizations located in three exhibition halls. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Hall 2, Hall 3, Hall 4 |
| WEB: |
Future Forces Exhibition |
On 18 April 2005, the first JAS 39 Gripen of the Czech Air Force landed at the Čáslav Airbase. It was a major acquisition for the Air Force, not only in terms of the operational capabilities of the aircraft, but also in a completely new way of acquisition, by lease. Today, the Ministry of Defense finds itself in a similar situation as more than twenty years ago, but with much more experience of operating the first aircraft of Western provenience. A solution for airspace protection (gaining air superiority) must be chosen after 2027. If we look beyond the borders, we find that how the air force will be armed and what capabilities it will have been a matter of debate in other Alliance countries as well.
The Czech Minister of Defense announced that the MoD will start negotiations with the US government on the acquisition of F-35 aircraft. This would give the Czech Armed Forces the first real combat platform of the 21st century. The FFF Air Conference aims to promote discussion on the topic of the acquisition of the new generation aircraft for a wider professional audience and thus help to achieve, ideally, a consensus view on what capabilities not only the Air Force but the entire Czech Armed Forces should have after 2029.
The conference consists of three thematic blocks, in which military and security experts will speak, or have already spoken.
The first two blocks were held in Prague in April this year. Experts from the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic, representatives of the Joint Air Power Competence Center, USAFE, the Swedish Air and representatives of the defense industry discussed the importance of the next generation aircraft for the further development of the Alliance's capabilities.
The third session, which will take place at FFF 2022, will focus on the challenges that 5th generation aircraft users will have to address in the training of aircrew. Given the technical and operational capabilities of the aircraft, we will focus on the training of aircrew in general, not just the specifics of pilot training. It is evident that new 5th generation aircraft users must modify their training of air force personnel that will be part of the Future Combat Air System. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Expert Panels Area, Hall 5 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Introductory presentations by panelists followed by a panel discussion |
| WEB: |
Future Air Force Conference |
Mobility together with effective logistics are vital elements of force deployment and the ability to conduct armed conflict. The Cold War approach to force sustainment required tried and tested supply routes and transport capabilities in Europe, with established routes across member states of both military blocs. It is a fact that since the end of the Cold War, military plans for logistics and readiness for movement within Europe have gathered dust, and NATO's overall mobility capabilities have been significantly reduced. This has been due to changes in perceived threats to transatlantic security, and a consequent shift in focus from deterrence and defense against large-scale conventional war in Europe to operations outside that area. The seizure of Crimea and especially the invasion of Ukraine, which was surprising judging by the statements of NATO and EU leaders, brought the issue of mobility back to the forefront of military planners' minds.
Mobility in military terms refers to the ability of a weapon system, combat unit or armed force to move towards a military objective. Based on this general definition, we will look at mobility from tactical, operational and strategic perspectives. Tactical mobility is the ability to move under fire. Operational mobility is the ability to move personnel and materiel in the area of operations to a decisive point in the battle. Strategic mobility is the ability to move troops into an area of operations. Combat forces with higher mobility can move faster and/or through more hostile terrain than forces with lower mobility.
EU leaders undoubtedly recognize the importance of facilitating the movement of troops and assets, which is essential for the security of European citizens and for building a more efficient, responsive and connected Union. EU leaders' recognition of the importance of improving the mobility of EU forces is evidenced by the fact that mobility has become part of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) commitments as set out in December 2017. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Expert Panels Area, Hall 5 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Introductory presentations by panelists followed by a panel discussion |
The Medical Conference is a regular part of the Future Forces Forum. In the past, it has always been organized together with the CBRN Conference. This year, the Military Health Section together with the FFF prepared the Medical Conference separately, where we would like to build on the previous successful editions.
We are currently facing evolving threats from both state and non-state actors and it can be assumed that these threats will not only not disappear but become more real in the future. The recent military invasion of Ukraine, the dramatic spread of the Covid-19 pandemic over the last three years, cyberattacks on some soft/non-military targets, and the continuous migration of refugees have shown that national/EU/NATO resilience is no longer just a military responsibility, but a societal concern.
Civil-military cooperation and crisis preparedness of all stakeholders in medical fields has proven to be essential, after the security challenges in the world in the past 2 years, during which almost the entire world population is facing an unprecedented pandemic situation.
The recent invasion of Ukrainian territory and the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine have brought the field of medical emergency and combat medicine to the forefront. Operating in a life-threatening situation is a major challenge for medical services, especially when assistance is to be provided in conditions that threaten the rescuer.
The event will provide an ideal platform for sharing the latest information in the field of combat medicine, resilience and crisis management among experts on the subject within NATO countries/partners, EU and non-EU members. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Congress Hall, Entrance III |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Introductory presentations by panelists followed by a panel discussion |
| WEB: |
Medical Conference |
MESAS’22 is a two-day conference organized by the NATO Modelling and Simulation COE within the FUTURE FORCES FORUM. The event gathers fully recognized experts from different domains: Military, Academia and Industry. It provides inter-domain and multi-disciplinary exchange of knowledge within Modelling & Simulation and Robotics communities of interest.
Conferences are organized by the NATO Modelling & Simulation Centre of Excellence (M&S COE), which is dedicated to the promotion of modelling and simulation in support of operational requirements, training and interoperability. The Centre acts as a catalyst for transformation through the involvement of NATO, governments, academia, industry, operational and training entities, by improving the networking of NATO and nationally owned M&S systems, the cooperation between nations and organizations through the sharing of M&S information and developments and serving as an international source of expertise for transformation in the related domain. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Conference Hall 1, Entrance 2 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Conference with presentations and discussion |
| WEB: |
MESAS’22 |
The high school robotics competition KYBERNOID 22 is held under the auspices of the Rector – Commander of the University of Defence, BG Prof. Zuzana Kročová, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Military Technologies of the University of Defence, COL Vlastimil Neumann, Ph.D., and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.
We cordially invite high school students focused on robotics, cybernetics, computer science and other related fields to participate in the "KYBERNOID 22" competition, where they will be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and dexterity in the field of construction and control of autonomous robots. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Hall 2D |
| LANGUAGE: |
Czech |
| FORMAT: |
Competition of high school teams |
| WEB: |
KYBERNOID 22 |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Multifunctional Room, Entrance III |
| LANGUAGE: |
Czech |
| FORMAT: |
Expert Rount Table and Discussion |
Since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the geo-political security is significantly challenged. NATO and EU shall to face new security reality and both EU and NATO Defence and Security S&T Programs and initiatives should reset their priorities and the level of mutual cooperation to reflect urgent Defence and Deterrence needs of our democracies. NATO and EU recognized few areas of promising or challenging areas of R&D, which might have significant impact on future warfare – so called Disruptive Technologies (DTs).
PROPOSED DISCUSSION TOPICS
1. In the light of current Russian aggression in Ukraine and the lessons observed, are disruptive technologies a game-changers or should we rely still on legacy systems?
2. Are EU and NATO research, technology and innovation (RTI) efforts agile enough in supporting application of innovative solutions and new technologies in accelerating capability development and delivery?
3. What EU and NATO can or should do to be more effective in that respect?
4. What are the opportunities to bridge a “Death Valley” between RTI and industrial production and delivery to secure required capabilities for Defence and Deterrence of NATO and EU nations? |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Expert Panels Area, Hall 5 |
| LANGUAGE: |
English |
| FORMAT: |
Introductory presentations by panelists followed by a panel discussion |
| WEB: |
Disruptive Technologies and Defence Innovation for the Future Warfare: View from NATO and EU |
The three-day professional event will be a series of security panel discussions, workshops, Live Hacking Show and other professionally focused events enabling experts and representatives from the public sector, and security and armed forces to meet to discuss key issues in current and future threats and trends in information technology, cyber security and defense.
The event will be complemented by a Live Hacking Show in the Live Hacking Zone. The Hacking Zone will also provide each participant with the opportunity to test selected partner technologies in real hacking tests and solve selected hacking challenges in a competition.
All attendees will also have the opportunity to try out the Cyber Escape Room exercise, which will virtually test their cybersecurity knowledge. This professional event aims to identify challenges for the national, private and academic sectors in the area of cyber security and areas of mutual cooperation. At the same time, we would like to present business opportunities in this dynamically developing area as well as in the field of critical infrastructure protection. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Fidelis Cyber Pavilion Stage, Hall 2 |
| WEB: |
Future Cyber Defence |
| WEB: |
Live Hacking Zone |
| The Future of Cyber Conference is a three-day professional event consisting of various security panel discussions, workshops, Live Hacking Show and other professionally focused events enabling experts and representatives from the public sector, security and armed forces to meet to discuss key issues in current and future threats and trends in information technology, cyber security and defense. |
| VENUE: |
PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Fidelis Cyber Pavilion Stage, Hall 2 |
| LANGUAGE: |
Czech with interpretation to English |
| FORMAT: |
Panel discussion |
| WEB: |
Future of Cyber Conference |
FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2022
The program is subject to change.
