Following on from the great success of the 2008 event, our MilSpace conference returns in 2009 to update you on the latest programmes, policies, requirements and solutions in military use of space. Attend to stay fully up-to-date with the latest outlook on international and European cooperation and collaboration in space. How are Europe and the USA working together and what are the national and institutional outlooks on the future direction of European space policy? With further insights into the role of NATO in integrating space capabilities and the latest challenges and threats facing space security, this forum will once again lead the way in providing your organisation with the latest national needs and requirements.

MilSpace 2008 proved to be our most successful event yet. With confirmed representatives in 2009 from France, UK, Spain, Germany, USA, Canada, EU and NATO book now to avoid disappointment!

Why should you attend this event?

• Network with and learn from key military decision makers from across Europe and the USA
• Analyse the latest insights into international and European cooperation
• Assess the challenges facing NATO to integrate space
• Learn about the latest threats and solutions facing space security
• Consider the most recent developments in operationally responsive space and work to develop combined space capabilities

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Lieutenant General Gilles Desclaux, Commanding Officer, French Air Defense and Air Operations Command
• Brigadier General Susan Helms, Director, Plans and Policy, United States Strategic Command

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Brigadier General John Hyten, Director of Requirements, Air Force Space Command, US Air Force
• Brigadier General Martin Richard Schelleis, Assistant Chief of Staff for Concepts and Operations, Air Staff Division III, Federal Ministry of Defence, Germany
• Joseph Rouge, Director, National Security Space Office, Pentagon, USA
• Colonel Thomas Doyne, Deputy, Space Programmes and Policy, Pentagon, USA
• Colonel François Malo, Director, Space Development, Department of Defense, Canada
• Colonel Juan Toledano, Spanish Representative to the Helios System, Spanish Air Force
• Colonel Michael Lakos, Chief, Missile Defense Division, J5, Headquarters United States European Command
• Group Captain JJ Johnston, AD Strategy, Directorate of the Air Staff, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Lieutenant Colonel Tom Single, Space Operations Subject Matter Expert, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre
• Richard McKinney, European Space Liaison, US Air Force
• Karyn Hayes Ryan, Associate Chief Operating Officer, National Reconnaissance Office, US Department of Defense
• Gerard Petitalot, Senior Adviser for Space to the Chief of General Staff, Ministry of Defence, France
• Toma˛ Lovrencic, Deputy Director, European Union Satellite Centre
• Frank Zeppenfeldt, Communications Engineer, European Space Agency

  MilSpace 2008 included a stellar line-up of military speakers and here's what our delegates had to say about the sell out event:

Thanks for putting together a great event! Of all the conferences that I've attended in the last year, I think this is the must attend event' - NATO

'Highly qualified and high ranking speakers, very good networking possibilities, well done' - German Air Force

' A well organised and useful conference and the location was perfect. Thank you' - Ministry of Defence, The Netherlands

'Great themes, great speakers - well done!' - US Air Force

'Excellent - an exciting range of very capable speakers' - US Air Force

'Great event and organisation' - Spanish Air Force

Who should attend?

CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Officers and Analysts for:

• Space policy
• Space surveillance
• Military space systems
• Satellite communications
• Engineering
• Research and science
• Sales, marketing and business development
• Projects and programmes
• Strategy

Venue details

Radisson SAS Hotel, Paris-Boulogne

Blending the trendy ambience of a boutique hotel with a quiet resort atmosphere, the Radisson SAS Hotel, Paris Boulogne, offers close proximity to the historic city centre. The hotel boasts a mix of exotic wood, chic furniture and contemporary colours, which are accentuated by its green gardens and terraces.

The Hotel is conveniently located near Pac des Princes stadium, the Roland Garros tennis court and Bois De Boulogne Park. Most of the great sights of Paris are close to the hotel with Charles de Gaulle just a half hour drive.

 

Paris Boulogne, 33 avenue Edouard Vaillant, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France Tel: +33 1 46 08 85 00 Fax: +33 1 46 08 85 01   www.radissonsas.com

Parking - Private parking is available on site and costs EUR 18.00 per day.

Metro Station - Porte de Saint Cloud Line 9 (2minutes walk)

Airport - Orly Airport (20 minutes by taxi); Charles de Gaulle Airport (30 minutes by taxi)

SMi discounted Accommodation rates:

Standard room 185 EURO per night

The room rate is inclusive of VAT and buffet breakfast

If you wish to book accommodation from the allocation we have on hold, please contact the hotel directly on Info.boulogne@radissonsas.com