
Conference Information
During our fifth Annual Conference, we will explore sensor architecture, Ground-based radar systems, Data fusion frameworks, Hypersonic Defence capabilities and current developments that signal Defence transformation.
Conference sessions
a. Sensor Architectures for Space-Ground Integrated Air & Missile Defence.
b. AI and Data fusion in enhancing Defence efficiency.
c. Threat Spectrum and Countermeasures.
d. Power and precision: Current developments & Defence transformation.
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.

5th IAMD COE Annual Conference (26-27 May 2026)
Provisional Overall Agenda
Overall Agenda
a. Mon, 25 May 26: Travel Day
b. Tue, 26 May 26: Opening Session Annual Conference Day 1
Ice-breaker event
c. Wed, 27 May 26: Annual Conference Day 2
d. Thur, 28 May 26: Travel Day
To Download the Calling Letter please click here
Conference Moderators
Dr. Andrew N. Liaropoulos
Associate Professor in University of Piraeus, Department of International and European Studies, Greece.
Conference Lecturers
Keynote Speakers (By alphabetical order)
TBD
Speakers
TBD
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: “IAMDCOE26”. 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: IAMDCOE26, or call at tel.:+302821051881.
- KYDON HOTEL 4*: Use the link: https://kydonhotel.reserve-online.net/?view=bkcode and use the booking code: IAMD-COE26, or via the link www.kydonhotel.com and use the booking code: IAMD-COE26 or send an Email to: info@kydonhotel.gr using the same booking code or call at tel.:+302821052280
- SAMARIA HOTEL 4*: Use the link: www.samariahotel.gr and Booking code: IAMDCOE26, or send Email to: reservations@samariahotel.gr using the same booking code, or call at tel.:+302821038600.


