Mission planning for diverse and complex air operations remains a key challenge in order to maintain operational effectiveness. The modern aviator has always required efficient ground based mission planning in place; however, they increasingly need effective onboard tactical decision tools in order to deal with an unfolding situation and enjoy the full operational picture.

Assessing a wide range of military, commercial and humanitarian operations, Air Mission Planning will allow you to analyse the latest operations and experiences in delivering strategic, tactical and operational mission planning for air operations. With a range of presentations, take the opportunity to learn both national MOD and NATO perspectives and requirements.

Network with a senior line up of speakers and ensure that your organisation is at the forefront of providing fully interoperable mission planning systems and support to air operations.

Why should you attend this event?

LEARN about the latest operational planning experiences – discover how NATO and national Air Force’s are approaching mission planning for air operations DISCUSS interoperability, data exchange and cross-domain solutions for the modern mission planner ASSESS the experiences of mission planners from the civil sector – what can military aviation planners learn? ANALYSE the latest mission planning solutions and technology on offer NETWORK with a senior line up of military speakers from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Czech Republic and across the NATO Alliance

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Major General James Poss Chief of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Strategy, Plans, Doctrine and Force Development  US Air Force	Colonel Edward Rosado IMA, Requirements Division, Directorate of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programmes US Air Mobility Command	Colonel Paul Hastert Deputy Director for ISR Innovation US Air Force

Major General (Ret'd) Ken Israel Former Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Defence for Airborne Reconnaissance, and Director of the Defence Airborne Reconnaissance Office US Department of Defence	Wing Commander RAD Greene  Chief, Special Projects, A3 Division NATO Air Component Command Izmir

Also featuring...

• Air Commodore Mike Jenkins OBE, Assistant Chief of Staff A3/A5 Air Command, HQ Air Command, Royal Air Force 
• Colonel Richard Leakey, Commander, UK Joint Aviation Group, Afghanistan, Joint Helicopter Command, UK
• Diego Ruiz-Palmer, Head of Planning Section, NATO HQ
• Colonel Paul Bader, Officer Commanding, Joint Force Air Component Command (JFAC), French Air Force
• Major Aline Lamontagne, Head, Integrated Mission Planning Aerospace Capability, Canadian Forces
• Odie Evans, Principal Operations Consultant, Engineering Group, NATO Air Command and Control System Management Agency (NACMA)
• Lieutenant Colonel (Ret'd) Dean Wild, Mission Planning Software Consultant, Wildfly Solutions, and former System Manager -Aviation Mission Planning Systems, Australian Defence Force
• Richard Sharp, Senior Marketing Manager, Air Systems Division, Thales
• Andrew Webster, Technical Lead, Rotorcraft Mission Systems, QinetiQ

Who should attend?

Military and government profile includes:

Commanders, Branch Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Directors, Programme and Project Managers, Staff Officers, Engineers for:

• Plans and policy
• Air plans and requirements
• Operational planning
• Integrated mission planning
• Research
• Systems and Software
• Logistics planning

Industry profile includes:

Presidents, CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Analysts, Programme and Project Managers, Engineers and Officers for:

• Mission planning systems and software
• Mission support systems
• Systems architectrue
• Air systems
• Strategy 
• Sales and marketing
• Business development

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