Directed Energy Systems Forum 2023 | IQPC | 25 June 2023 | Hilton London Syon Park, Park Rd, Isleworth TW8 8JF, UK

Over the past 18 years, the Directed Energy Systems forum has become the most internationally focused and innovative DES forum worldwide. This year, the theme is "INTEGRATING DIRECTED ENERGY FOR USE BY THE WARFIGHTER" - drawing on directed energy solution providers with the military capability leads, directed energy researchers and users who are rapidly seeking to unlock the military utility of directed energy.

While these weapons have been in development for decades, it is only in recent years that they have started to become a viable option for military forces. We will explore how the industry is helping to make DEWs a reality by addressing key technical challenges, such as beam quality, power management, atmospheric compensation, and much more.

The conference is an opportunity to hear from senior scientists and engineers who are at the forefront of this exciting field. These experts will share their insights into how they are improving the performance of directed energy weapons, and discuss the latest research findings and trends in this area.

Another key focus of discussion will be the SWaP-C trade-offs involved in directed energy weapons. As we all know, the size, weight, power, and cost of these weapons are critical factors that can have a significant impact on their effectiveness in the field. The conference explore the latest developments in these areas, and discuss how industry is working to balance these trade-offs to produce weapons that meet the needs of military end-users.

Of course, this conference is about more than just learning and knowledge-sharing. It is also an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, forge new relationships, and strengthen existing ones. We encourage you to take advantage of the many networking opportunities available, including the welcome reception, coffee breaks, and other social events.

2023 Speakers

Rear Admiral James Parkin
Director Develop, Royal Navy

Mr. Rich White
Program Manager for Analysis and Assessment, Innovation S&T Directorate, Missile Defense Agency

Mr. Corry Cox
Director, Research and Technology, US Army SMDC Tech Center

Mr. Adam M. Aberle
Director for Directed Energy, US Army Space & Missile Defense Technical Center

Mr. Keith Rigby CEng FIET
Principal Technologist - Weapons Integration, Future Combat Air Systems, BAE Systems

Dr. Jeffrey Boulware
Technical Director, Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO)

Mr. Creid Johnson
Divisional Director, ACC/A5X Futures Division, US Air Force

Dr. Sean Ross
Lead Program Manager, Directed Energy Prototyping, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center.

Dr. Fumio Wani
HEL Program Manager, Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Dr. James Davis
Senior Executive Advsior, Booz Allen Hamilton

Mr. Tony Mrozicki
Head of Innovation, UK Defence Solutions Centre

Dr. Rüdiger Schmitt
Senior Scientist, French-German Research Institute of Saint Louis (ISL)

Major Jonathan Greenblatt
Head of Airborne HPL Programs, Israeli MoD

Dr. Ben Allison
Chief Technologist, Kord Technologies

2023 Partners

MEDIA PARTNERS:
• Army Technology
• Unmanned System Technology (UST)
• Unmanned Airspace
• Defence IQ