Announcement: We have now made this conference a virtual event. All speakers, attendees and sponsors will be able to access the full conference and its materials and will be able to log on remotely via the internet. Please contact a member of the SMi Team for more information customerservices@smi-online.co.uk *3rd-4th February 2021 at 8.30am to 5pm BST With rapid technological advances changing the way maritime forces need to utilise and manag...

SMi Group’s Mobile Deployable Communications conference will take place online as a virtual event for its fourteenth year on 27th – 28th January 2021. Mobile communications systems have become increasingly vital as militaries continue to deploy in degraded environments. And so, as near-peer adversaries evolve and develop ever more complex electronic warfare technologies, militaries must develop stronger and more resilient communica...

The maritime environment is inherently complex. It involves diverse stakeholders, vessels of every shape, size, and purpose, industries that depend on the sea and its resources, port operators, customs officials, border police, immigration agents, environmental specialists, and countless others who impact the maritime domain. The development of communication and coordination protocols and a decision-making and response framework are critical t...

As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, probably the most drastically affected sector is the aviation travel business, with airlines and airports struggling to survive in the face of a massive downturn in international travel. But, it is also true that in the post COVID world, the aviation travel business will be vital to the global economic recovery, whilst at the same time remaining in the frontline of controlling the...

This inaugural event is focused on the theme of digital inclusivity for women during this period of wieji—both unprecedented change and new opportunities—showcasing thought leaders in technology adoption. The common thread will be harnessing rapid technologic change to reinvent our futures. Transformative change leaders such as Microsoft, Biogen, Huawei, VMWare and Forbes (and many more!) are fully onboard as major sponsors. Use co...

After powering forward with nearly 80% growth in its third year (1,150+ attendees from 65 nations) the show returns to Amsterdam and co-locates with Amsterdam Drone Week for 2020. The leading pan-European conference and expo focused on commercial drones will convene top UAV experts and buyers from all key vertical markets, from across the globe. 1,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors will be part of Amsterdam Drone Week’s total audience of...

The border community are in the frontline of the fight against the current global pandemic, and will be in any future pandemic scenario, in the post Coronavirus world. So how can the border better serve as the first line of defence for countries? Judging by the reaction to our first webinar dedicated to the potential use of API and PNR to fight the spread of a global pandemic. This is a subject for which we have clearly only just scratched the...

As strategic and heavy airlift continues to drive expeditionary capability – the market capitalisation of this mission critical sector continues to grow. Delivering ‘boots on the ground’, as well as military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 epidemic, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier. Highlights fo...

Changes in financing and funding opportunities, along with the increasing need for greener and more sustainable regulations, means that the Energy from Waste industry is evolving rapidly, as it seeks to find new ways to finance and optimize Energy from Waste projects in a decarbonized world. With this in mind, the 2020 event will bring together international waste management operators, developers, private equity financiers, technology provider...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: Spring 2021 The World Border Security Congress is a high level 3 day event that will discuss and debate current and future policies, implementation issues and challenges as well as new and developing technologies that contribute towards safe and secure border and migration management. The premier multi-jurisdictional transnational...