Conference Information
During Our Fourth Annual Conference, we intend to explore key aspects of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) in modern warfare. Discussions will cover the evolving operational environment, emerging threats, and the integration of IAMD into Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs) enabled by space and cyber capabilities. Strategic innovation for futureproofing IAMD operations will be highlighted, alongside the importance of enhancing capacity building and interoperability through the effective use of synthetic environments, inter alia for training and simulation.
Conference sessions
a. The Contemporary IAMD Operational Environment. Evolving Threats & Capabilities.
- Evolving Threat Landscape
- System Components and Interoperability
- Evolving NATO IAMD Capabilities
- Digital Transformation in IAMD Systems
b. IAMD integration into MDOs as enabled by Space & Cyber capabilities/effects.
- Cybersecurity in Air and Missile Defence
- Cyber Defence Integration
- Define Space Operational Aspects in IAMD. Special interest in offensive operations
- Enhancing Strategic Mobility for Air and Missile Defence Forces
c. Strategic Innovation and Future-Proofing IAMD Operations.
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IAMD
- Autonomous Systems and Robotics in Missile Defence
- Partnerships and Collaborative Defence Innovation
- Human-Machine Teaming in Complex Defence Environments
d. Enhance IAMD Capacity Building and Interoperability through the exploitation of the Synthetic Environment.
- Understanding the various components of IAMD systems and thimportance of interoperability
- Training and Workforce Development for Next-Generation IAMForces
- Wargaming in the digital Age. Discuss a hypersonic threat scenari
- Developing a Virtual RED Force in the Synthetic Environment
We are looking forward to an interesting and productive event, and to welcoming you to the picturesque and historical city of Chania.
Early registrations will be highly appreciated to support our scheduling.
4th IAMD COE Annual Conference (16-17 Sep 2025)
Provisional Overall Agenda
Overall Agenda
a. Mon, 15 Sep 25: Travel Day
b. Tue, 16 Sep 25: Opening Session Annual Conference Day 1
Ice-breaker event
c. Wed, 17 sep 25: Annual Conference Day 2
d. Thur, 18 Sep 25: Travel Day
The detailed provisional agenda will be soon available.
Conference Moderators
Wg Cdr (Retd) Rob Munday
SG-288 & 290 Rapporteur
Conference Lecturers
Keynote Speakers (By alphabetical order)
Mr. Arda KARAKAYA
NATO HQ International Staff OPS Division, Plans Section
Mr. Jaques LASRI
Policy Officer NATO HQ
Speakers (By alphabetical order)
Mr. Emmanuel D’ALMEIDA
NSPA Modular GBAD Principal Project Officer
Lt. Col Olivier BIRELLI
FRA MOD (Air & Space Forces)
Mrs. Antigoni BLAZOGIANNAKI
Security and Defence Policy Researcher (With background in Criminology and strategic threat analysis)
Dr. Joao CAETANO
Project Officer on UAS Programmes European Defence Agency
Lt. Gen (Ret) Ippokratis DASKALAKIS
Director of Stufies in Hellenic Institute for Strategic Studies
Mr. Michail GIANNOULIS
Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), Institute of Computer Science (ICS)
Mr. Vilem HANUS
Czech Defence University
Lt. Col Sophie D’INCA
Defensive Plans Division DACCC
Mr. Alexander JETSCHOWSKI
Diehl Defence
Mr. Georgios KASKALIS
Senior Project Officer, NSPA
Dr. Angelos KLOTHAKIS
Technical University of Crete (TUC)
Dr. Georgios LEVENTAKIS
Eurosynergies
Col Emmanouil LIODAKIS
NATO Missile Firing Installation
Cdr. Dimitris MEGAS
NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre
Dr. Ioannis K. NIKOLOS
Technical University of Crete (TUC)
Mr. Alexander PARTON
UK MOD
Lt. Col Euan QUIN
Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) UK
Mr. Piotr SAMCZYNSKI
Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology Institute of Electronic Systems Warsaw University of Technology
Col Kirby SANFORD
USAFE/ U.S.Military Delegation to NATO
Dr. Robert SIEGFRIED
NATO Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG) DST Chair
Mr. Yannik WILLER
MBDA
Accommodation
List Of Recommended Hotels In Chania
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
Hotels near the Chania city center are highly recommended for transportation purposes. A list of recommended hotels in Chania City is included herein. Special prices have been negotiated for IAMD COE’s guests and will apply to participants only for direct booking with each hotel and by using the promotional codes listed below:
- AKALI HOTEL 4*: Visit the booking engine https://akalihotel.reserve-online.net/ then click on the “Booking Code” button and a pop-up window will appear where you must enter the code: “IAMDCOE25”. Then click on the “Apply code” button. Select the dates requested on the Availability Search box and book your room with your special rates, or send an email to reservations@akali-hotel.gr and use the same promo code, or call tel.:+302821092872.
- KRITI HOTEL 3*: Send an Email to: info@kriti-hotel.gr using the booking Code: IAMDCOE25, or call at tel.:+302821051881.
- KYDON HOTEL 4*: Use the link: https://kydonhotel.reserve-online.net/?view=bkcode and use the booking code: IAMD-COE, or via the link www.kydonhotel.com and use the booking code: IAMD-COE or send an Email to: info@kydonhotel.gr using the same booking code or call at tel.:+302821052280
- MORUM CITY HOTEL 4*: Visit the link: https://morum.reserve-online.net/ and use the booking code: IAMDCOE25, or Email to: info@chaniamorum.gr using the same booking code or call at tel.: +302821095686 and +306936677782.
- MISS MARRONE CITY HOTEL 3*: Visit the link: https://www.marronlifestylehotel.gr/ and use the booking code: IAMDCOE25, or send an Email to: info@missmorronecityhotel.gr with the same booking code: IAMDCOE25 or call at tel: 2821088890.
- SAMARIA HOTEL 4*: Use the link: www.samariahotel.gr and Booking code: IAMDCOE25, or send Email to: reservations@samariahotel.gr using the same booking code, or call at tel.:+302821038600.