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19 Mar 25. Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference and Exhibition
Dates: 7 – 8 October 2025
Location: Pan Pacific Perth, Western Australia
Space and Earth – Partners and Advisory (SEPA) are thrilled to officially announce the Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) 2025 that is set to be the premier conference for innovators, industry leaders, and government representatives shaping the future of autonomous technologies. Taking place from 7-8 October 2025 at Pan Pacific Perth, Western Australia, this groundbreaking event is set to bring together leaders from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS – SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
We’re now accepting speaker applications from experts across defence, space, mining, energy, advanced manufacturing, and more. If you have insights to share, this is your platform to shine. Submit a speaker application today.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS – SHOWCASE YOUR INNOVATIONS
Applications for sponsors and exhibitors are now open. Highlight your latest advancements and connect with industry decision-makers in our dynamic exhibition space.
SECURE YOUR SPOT AS A DELEGATE
Engage in key discussions, gain valuable insights, and network with global leaders driving the future of autonomous technologies. Delegates will also be able to opt in for technical tours in the coming weeks. Find out more.
19 Mar 25. Close Combat Symposium (CCS) – Call for Papers Deadline Approaching
Aim
The aim is to bring together the military, academia, and industry to discuss current and future developments in close combat and dismounted technologies and procedures. It will also consider current and future equipment pipelines.
Theme
With thanks to Army HQ this years Theme: Delivering lethal effect – How do we harness digital targeting to enhance the dismounted close combat kill web?
* The Land Operating Concept has Recce-Strike at it’s heart. Not a new concept, and being played-out in real-time today, yet one which is a departure from how the British Army saw itself operating previously. How can we harness existing technology to immediately tighten the kill-web?
* What are the new equipment and emerging concept opportunities to ensure the close combatfight is weighted in the British Army’s favour?
* Automation offers opportunity, but could also be an anchor. How do we ensure we automate the correct parts of the close fight at the right time?
* Dismounted Close Combat remains an inevitable part of modern warfare. How do we layer effects and capabilities at small team and platoon levels to ensure overmatch against adversaries? * The digital kill-web is rapidly evolving; where should we be setting our sights in terms of capability milestones over the next 3, 5 and 10 years?
* Much of what could be achieved is reliant on an unassured energy supply. What can be done to balance technology’s demand versus the force’s ability to sustain it?
* Enhancing lethality is as much about survivability as it is about calibre and rates of fire. How can we improve battlefield survivability now, and in the next 10 years?
Format
The event is planned to be held over three days.
* 1 July: Day 1, is at the Defence Academy of the UK in Shrivenham and provides insight from Army HQ and other customers on their intent for the future. This is supplemented by presentations from academia and industry.
* 2 July: Day 2 takes place at Cranfield University’s COTEC range facility on Salisbury Plain. This involves live-firing demonstrations from industry as well as an opportunity for delegates to fire small arms from different manufacturers and with different optics and technologies. There is also the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate autonomous and remote technologies.
* 3 July: Day 3 is back at Shrivenham and provides more technology briefs from industry and academia.
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DSEI 2025 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.
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