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main conference 22nd-23rd sepTember 2015

posT conference focus day 24Th sepTember 2015

warsaw, poland

benefiTs of aTTending:vGain comprehensive understanding of the latest

modernisation and armoured vehicle acquisition programmes across the region – direct from the programme managers

vJoin nations including Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Moldova, and Slovenia as they discuss their technical modernization priorities for the next decade

vAccess the latest intelligence on requirements and technological specifications for each nation as they accelerate their modernisation plans

vSolve the technical and operational challenges facing the armour operators of NATO and their partners including the need to improve interoperability for joint commands

vPosition your business as a leading solution provider for the mechanised community of Eastern Europe

vAssess the impact that the implementation of NATO STANAG’s, including for Generic Vehicle Architecture, is having on modernisation and procurement

exclusive speaker faculTy includes:

Brigadier General Andrzej Reudowicz, Chief of Aeromobile Division of the Land Forces Inspectorate, General Command, Polish Armed Forces

Major General William “Bill” Gayler, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe

Lieutenant General Tim Evans, COMARCC, NATO

Brigadier General Krzysztof Motacki, Chief J3/7, General Staff, Polish Armed Forces

Brigadier General Igor Gorgan, Chief of Main Staff of the Moldovan National Army

“Very interesting event…Well organized and properly focused”

– senior direcTor projecT sTraTegy, gd els

“Great event and experience.”– range direcTor land forces Training cenTre drawso,

polish armed forces

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Dear Colleague,

Demand for urgent modernisation and ever greater interoperability is driving NATO allies and partners to collaborate to assure armoured vehicle capability into the next decade.

In recognition of her critical role in re-invigorating European defence spending, we are delighted to be returning to Poland for a second year. Regionally, Poland is laying down a marker by transforming it’s capability with a very ambitious modernisation programme: Over €30 billion spending is planned for the next ten years. Poland is also responsible for the largest armoured vehicle fleet in the region, with a sizeable inventory of tanks and armoured vehicles, far exceeding the current capacity of neighbouring countries.

As tensions rise on the Eastern frontier of Europe, the Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe meeting 2015 brings together key nations and leading technical experts to discuss what can be done to assure the security of the region within the land context. Because of today’s renewed focus on NATO centric cooperation, this event is an essential opportunity to engage with your key partners.

This event comes at a critical time as investment in new fleets and the modernisation of existing inventory gathers pace across the region. As the region’s original forum dedicated to the future of vehicle assets, the event offers an unrivalled opportunity to engage with key military stakeholders, and local and international industry. Discussions will cover the most important issues for the procurement, sustainment, training and operational use of armoured vehicles across the region, contextualised by the current security environment.

With three days of detailed presentations, high-level debate and concentrated networking opportunities with key military, local manufacturers, international vendors and government stakeholders, Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe is the essential forum for anyone conducting existing or looking to generate new business in Eastern Europe.

I look forward to welcoming you to Warsaw in September.

Kind Regards,

Sophie Stewart, Conference Director Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe 2015

inTernaTional speaker faculTy includes:

Lieutenant General Tim Evans, COMARCC, NATOMajor General William “Bill” Gayler, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Europe Brigadier General Andrzej Reudowicz, Chief of Aeromobile Division of the Land Forces Inspectorate, General Command Polish Armed ForcesBrigadier General Imre Pogácsás, Director General Armaments, Hungarian MoDBrigadier General Jari Kallio, Commander of Karelian Brigade and Representative of Army Command, Army of FinlandBrigadier General Krzysztof Motacki, Chief J3/7, General Staff, Polish Armed Forces Confirmed Deputy Commander Land Forces or Chief of Staff, Bulgarian Army Brigadier General Igor Gorgan, Chief of Main Staff of the Moldovan National Army Branch Chief (Colonel) representing Brigadier General Włodzimierz Nowak, Director of the Armament Policy Department, Polish MoD Colonel Maciej Zajac, Deputy Chief Land Forces Department, Armaments Inspectorate, Polish MoD Colonel Enrico Rinaldi, Mobility Systems Officer, Italian ArmyColonel Kazimierz Kowalski PhD, Head of Logistics Department, Military Academy of Land Forces PolandM. Sc. Miha Matek, Head of Armament Project Management Division, Slovenian MoD Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch, Chief of Combat Division: Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, Bundeswehr Dr. Wiesław BARNAT, Technical Engineer, Military University of Technology (MUT) Poland Armour Trials and Development Unit, British ArmyIan Bonallo, Chief, Land Systems Services & Material Management Section, Air & Land Combat Systems Programme, NSPA

The head of the U.S. Army in Europe, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, has

elaborated on plans to keep armoured equipment on NATO’s eastern border as awarning to Russia that forces will be ready to respond to further military aggression.

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Defence IQ prides itself on offering international professionals the rare opportunity to meet the right people responsible for major programmes within the growing global armoured vehicles community.

The longest running and most prestigious series of armoured vehicle events started with Light Armoured Vehicles in 2001. This portfolio has followed and helped shape the debate from light armour to medium armour, from tracks to wheels, from lethality to mobility to survivability. Now in its 16th year, International Armoured Vehicles is the sector leader.

The armoured vehicles sector is vast and includes numerous different

mission sets and requirements. That’s why we have consulted our military and industry advisory boards to offer a distinct portfolio of regional-specific events, with Armoured Vehicles Latin America, Armoured Vehicles Africa, Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe and Armoured Vehicles Asia.

Our portfolio has also focused on specific key nations with Armoured Vehicles Turkey, Armoured Vehicles India, Armoured Vehicles UAE and Armoured Vehicles Brazil. We’ve enjoyed formal endorsements over the years from SSM in Turkey, UAE Land Forces, the Royal Wessex Yeomanry in the British Army, Nigerian Army and the Ukrainian Army.

By concentrating on specific subjects at each event, we ensure that the military and governmental representatives in attendance are the decision makers for that specific area. This delivers the most relevant and receptive audience for your specific solutions; it makes the face-to-face interaction immediately more comfortable as you are both on the same page.

If you’re looking to introduce your product, grow your brand, or maintain your client relations within the armoured vehicles market, then you will certainly benefit from joining us at one of our regional events.

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why parTner wiTh armoured vehicles easTern europe 2015Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe will bring together the region’s key decision makers, all of whom have strong business reasons for attending the event. Due to the very nature of the high quality of delegate attendance, the contacts generated by exhibiting and presenting will lead to very high conversion rates.

Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to step into new markets. It is a great opportunity to research and network, whilst gaining exposure to a new qualified

database.

Use the event as a launchpad to promote your latest products or system. With the most senior figures from the industry in attendance, plus carefully selected media partners at the event, innovative new technology will always generate a buzz.

Speaking on the programme will allow you to demonstrate your market knowledge and expertise to an audience of high-level decision makers.

Face-to-face contact at conferences and showing continued support of the market helps develop client loyalty as well and cements your position as an industry player.

We have researched the market in order to find the most influential media partners. We understand that opportunities for editorial coverage and developing better

relations can be integral to your company’s success, so our media partnerships offer additional benefits above and beyond the standard sponsorship package.

Being part of this highly influential industry event will establish your company as a strong brand and highlight your company’s abilities and strength, as well as willingness to conduct business.

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conference parTnerWebsite: www.baesystems.com BAE Systems is a global defence and security company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. BAE Systems Hägglunds focuses on the design, manufacturing, integration and support of a wide range of military vehicles. Key products of the BAE Systems Hägglunds site in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, include the BvS10 and the All-Terrain Vehicles family which can be found in service in more than 40 countries (more than 12,000 units sold worldwide, more than 50 variants produced). The CV90 Family of Vehicles includes state of the art infantry fighting vehicles and combat support variants, currently in service with six countries. Our Hybrid Electric Drive system offers military technology for civilian applications, such as E-Drive systems for heavy machines, as well as engineering services, testing and prototyping. Our core values are Trusted, Innovative and Bold.

session sponsorWebsite: www.dyneema.comDSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® fiber floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. Dyneema® is an important component in ropes, cables and nets in the fishing, shipping and offshore industries. Dyneema® is also used in safety gloves for the metalworking industry and in fine yarns for applications in sporting goods and the medical sector. In addition, Dyneema® is also used in bullet resistant armor and clothing for police and military personnel. UHMWPE fiber from DSM Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com.

premium exhibiTorsWebsite: www.globalseating.com GSS has the battlefield-proven credentials as a world leader in the development and production of soldier survivability systems for armored and unarmored vehicles. US-based GSS produces the most advanced blast-absorbing and blast-deflecting seating and restraint systems for the latest generations of armored and soft-skinned combat vehicles. These systems not only minimize the impact of a range of kinetic threats, but also protect against the effects of accidents and post-blast dynamics.

Website: www.morganadvancedmaterials.com Morgan Advanced Materials is a global materials engineering company which designs and manufactures a wide range of high specification products with extraordinary properties, across multiple sectors and geographies. From an extensive range of advanced materials we produce components, assemblies and systems that deliver significantly enhanced performance for our customers’ products and processes. Our engineered solutions are produced to very high tolerances and many are designed for use in extreme environments.The Company thrives on breakthrough innovation. Our materials scientists and applications engineers work in close collaboration with customers to create outstanding, highly differentiated products that perform more efficiently, more reliably and for longer.Morgan Advanced Materials has a global presence with more than 10,000 employees across 50 countries serving specialist markets in the energy, transport, healthcare, electronics, security and defence, petrochemical and industrial sectors. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the engineering sector (ticker MGAM ).

Website: www.raytheon.com Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @raytheon.

Website: www.timoneygroup.com/Index.aspx Timoney is a world leader in the development of driveline and mobility solutions for special vehicle applications. Timoney independent suspensions, axles, final drive units, gear boxes and steering systems have been adopted by major OEM’s for defence applications for nearly 40 years. Timoney continues to be the development partner of choice for leading defence platform manufacturers and research agencies, providing expertise in vehicle dynamics at all stages of development cycle, from concept through to series production. A flexible approach to hardware supply has seen technology transfer programmes established to support local manufacture of Timoney products in 5 continents. Timoney continues to be involved in product supply, technology development and IP licensing on a global basis.

Website: www.tyron.comTyron has invented the world’s first ever multi-piece rubber runflat insert which can be fitted in the field to both military split rims and ordinary tubeless wheels, giving superior off road capabilities with runflat capability up to 150klm exceeding the Finabel standard. In addition we have developed the R4 wheel incorporating an ingenious beadlock design for armoured 4x4 vehicles. Fitted with the new runflat they allow you to travel on or off road for over 50klm with all 4 tyres deflated. Tyron continues to develop runflat technology and offers local support through its extensive worldwide sales and service network.

neTworking parTnersWebsite: www.do228ng.comMake your mission a success. With a platform you can rely on.The Dornier 228 New Generation is the most versatile and most advanced high-wing aircraft in its class. This is why authorities all over the world count on it when it comes to demanding special missions of various kinds. Key features are the long range, high utilization rates and high payload – and all this at impressively low operational costs. Pilots know that there is hardly another aircraft combining state-of-the-art technology and efficiency in the way the Dornier 228 New Generation does.Depending entirely on the individual customer‘s needs, RUAG supplies the Dornier 228 New Generation as special mission, commuter or cargo transportation aircraft.

Website: www.texelis.com Texelis is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance axles and powertrains destined for use in heavy-duty vehicles, especially those used for public transport (underground railways, trams, buses and cars), defence (trucks and armoured vehicles), rescue (fire engines), building (construction equipment), or for other service related uses. For more than 40 years, Texelis’ expertise has been focused on gearing quality, safety and reliability to the needs of the largest prime contractors in this sector.

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