Join industry colleagues and international military representatives at SMi's Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2009 conference. Attend and ensure that your organisation is strategically placed to support one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the global aviation industry.

Analyse the latest national strategies and programmes and assess technology and industry capabilities. As the operational use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) continues to grow, hear the lessons learned from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, hear from and network with key international policy and decision makers who will provide you with a unique insight into the global UAS market and way ahead.

Endorsed by:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Systems Association

Why should you attend this event?

Learn about the latest national roadmaps, strategies and requirements Assess programmes from the United States Air Force and Army, with updates of the MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4S Global Hawk Analyse operations and lessons learned from Iraq and Afghanistan - discuss the challenges encountered and overcome and ensure you are fully prepared to support the UAS operational commander Discuss the NATO UAS flight plan - what are the future NATO capabilities? Explore civilian applications with a special case study of the UK South Coast Partnership Examine the regulatory environment and integration into non-segregated civil airspace

Chaired by:

• Major General (USAF Ret'd) Kenneth Israel, Former Director, Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office (DARO) & Vice President, Business Development, Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Lieutenant General David Deptula, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, US Air Force

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Colonel Pasquale Di Palma, Director, Italian UAS Centre of Excellence
• Colonel Peter Gersten, Commander, 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, US Air Force
• Major Nathan Webber MBE RE, Battery Commander, 57 (Bhurtpore) Battery Royal Artillery, 32nd Regiment, Royal Artillery, UK Army
• Lieutenant Colonel Jens Fehler, C4ISTAR Branch, NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre
• Lieutenant Colonel Bryan S Coon, Commander, Detachment 4 (Global Hawk), US Air Force 
• Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer Jensen, Project Manager, Unmanned Aerial Systems, US Army
• Lieutenant Colonel Guy Armstrong, Project Manager, CF UAV Systems, Department of Defense, Canada
• Captain Rob Keur, Head of Flight Safety, Quality and Airworthiness, Royal Netherlands Army
• Squadron Leader Gareth Davies, Flight Commander, 39 Squadron, Royal Air Force, UK 
• Chris Naftel, NASA Dryden Global Hawk Project Manager, NASA
• Martin Stoussavljewitsch, Principal Officer, Armaments Directorate, European Defence Agency
• Lieutenant Commander Gerry Corbett, Directorate of Airspace Policy, Civil Aviation Authority, UK
• Michael Strong, Directorate Civil Military ATM Coordination, EUROCONTROL
• Andre Clot, Director, European UAV System Centre
• Chief Inspector Richard Watson, Tactical Operations and Tasking, Kent Police
• Frank Zeppenfeldt, Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications, European Space Agency
• Lieutenant Colonel Professor Mircea Boscoianu, Military Technical Academy, Ministry of Defence, Romania
• Andrew Mellors, Head of Civil Autonomous Systems, BAE SYSTEMS, UK
• Dominique Loye, Deputy Head and Technical Adviser, Arms Unit, Legal Division, International Committee of the Red Cross

Who should attend?

Industry profile includes:

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

• Engineering
• Training
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
• C4ISTAR
• Autonomous Systems
• Electronic Combat Systems
• Operations
• Business Development
• Sales and Marketing
• Programme and Project Management

Military profile includes:

Commanding Officers, SO1, SO2, Research Scientists, Directors, Commanders, Programme Managers for:

• Air Staff Plans and Policy
• Test and Evaluation
• C4ISTAR
• Airspace Policy
• Air Requirements
• Flight Safety Management
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
• Airborne Surveillance

Who attended in 2008?

Unmanned Aircraft Systems 2008 proved to be our most successful event yet. Some of the organisations in attendance included:

Thales EADS BAE SYSTEMS Sagem SAAB Lockheed Martin Cobham Onera MBDA Geo-Air Cranfield University AAI Corporation STM Defence Technologies Astrium Services

Venue details

Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF   Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307   www.london.crowneplaza.com

Crowne Plaza St James London is a traditional deluxe hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs.  In the heart of Westminster, it is just a stones throw away from Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station.

The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.

A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk