Future AI Defence Leaders

This opening session sets a tone of urgency and intellectual rigour, delving into the conflict between AI's transformative potential and its significant operational risks. It will explore how defence organisations can move from a reactive stance to proactive, principled implementation.

A deep dive into the legal and ethical principles governing autonomous systems. The panel will address frameworks like the DoD's Responsible AI Strategy and the EU's AI Act, while highlighting the complex legal challenges of accountability when an AI system makes an unintended decision.

This session presents AI as the essential tool for transforming data overload into a tactical advantage. It explores data interoperability, enabling seamless information sharing across military branches to create a unified picture of the battlefield.

A discussion on human-machine teaming, exploring how Generative AI can act as a support tool to reduce a warfighter’s cognitive workload in high-pressure environments, ensuring humans remain in the loop with trusted, actionable insights.

Fulfilling the core mission of the conference, this session will feature a prominent young leader from the AI defence community, providing a platform for the next generation's voice.

A fast-paced platform for start-ups and researchers to pitch their solutions and ideas, inspired by NATO's DIANA accelerator, fostering connections between academia, industry, and investment.