NATO Edge 2024 | NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) | 3 December 2024 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

This event is bringing together decision-makers, innovators and visionaries to shape the future of defence, this event provides a unique forum for dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of ideas essential to future-proof NATO.

Experience the collaborative environment where NATO and industry can work together to address current and future challenges, through dynamic exhibitions and networking opportunities.

Why should I attend:
• Gain critical insights into NATO’s current and future requirements, so that your business is prepared to participate in future business opportunities
• Participate in theme-focused discussions, keynotes, workshops, innovation challenges and pitch days covering a wide range of strategic and policy topics, from a technology angle, in line with NATO’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Establish vital connections with government, decisions-makers and military representatives, forming bonds that are essential in supporting NATO's mission.
• Join other international industry leaders, attend networking opportunities with peers and forge strategic partnerships to discuss upcoming projects and NATO opportunities.
• Enhance your strategic positioning by showcasing your latest technology and innovation. Gain exposure and enhance your visibility and reputation.

2024 Speakers

General Bryan P. Fenton
Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command

Ludwig Decamps
General Manager, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Dr. Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer
Chief Information Officer, NATO

Vice Admiral Simon Asquith
Chief of Staff, Allied Command Transformation

Major General Hans Folmer
Chief of Staff, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Jane Castor
Mayor, Tampa City

Dr. Gundbert Scherf
CEO, Helsing

Jennifer Upton
Chief of Acquisition, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Kim Anstett
Chief Information Officer, Trellix

Marc Darmon
Senior Vice President, Europe, Thales

Antonio Calderon
Chief Technology Officer, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Carol Macha
Chief Information Officer, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Sujin Chan-Allen
Legal Adviser, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Flavio Giudice
Space Technology Adoption and Resilience (STAR) Deputy Head, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Konrad Wrona
Principal Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Dr. Maart Noorma
Director, NATO CCDCOE

Michael Street
Chief Exploiting Data Science and AI, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Joanna Sliwa
Senior Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Mariano Valle
Head Cloud Center of Excellence, NATO Communications and Information Agency

David Odesser
Head of Cost Estimating and Analysis, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Pinar Yasar Orten
Head of SATCOM Technologies, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Michael Stolz
Chief Quality Officer, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Ivana Ilic Mestric
Principal Data Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Jim Craig
Deloitte

Chris Lewis
Babcock International Group

Calin Lupan
V2OPS Business Solutions Inc.

Rainer Horn
Novaspace

Stefaan Vermassen
Principal Architect, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Jan-Willem Sieben
IBM

Chen Kwang-Cheng
University of South Florida

Rodrigo Martin Sanchez-Ledesma
INDRA

Alexandre Vitry

John Tackman
Solita

Awadh Kapoor
Microsoft

Shannon Vaughn
Virtru

Christian Have
Logpoint

Marion Konnerth
Infodas GmbH

Nicolas David
Preligens

Juergen Zinecker
Axsol GmbH

Nick Bolan
Airbus Defence and Space

Peter Hansen
Astrolight

David Myers
UltiSat

Rakesh Parameshwar
Moody's

Paul Finley
PA Consulting

Giampiero Di Paolo
Thales Alenia Space

Greg Caicedo
Vice President of SDA and Space Superiority, Kratos

Brien Flewelling
ExoAnalytic Solutions Inc.

Gabe Batstone
Contextere

John Ogden
Capgemini