ITEC 2026's conference is a dynamic three-day event focused on advancing defence training through technology. Under the conference theme Training technologically empowered forces, sessions will explore transformative tools such as artificial intelligence-driven simulations to immersive wargaming experiences.

Scroll down to explore the discussions which will take place on the latest innovations designed to enhance, streamline, and scale training processes - arming our forces with the critical skills and strategies essential for success in modern warfare.

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16:00
  1. Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Future of AI in defence training
  2. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Using newer technologies to improve tactical decision making and AARs
  3. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    Transforming training with AI, simulation, and wargaming  Enhancing interoperability and decision-making through MSS  Leveraging AI for rapid, data-driven intelligence  Using wargaming to test and ref …
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11:30
  1. Keynote Theatre
    30 mins
    Digital twinning the environment
  2. Theatre 1
    30 mins
    Cognitive improvements through human AI collaboration
  3. Theatre 2
    30 mins
    • Multimodal AI and VLMs enable after-action assessment support in wargaming, reducing human time demands. 

    • Proposed methods transform video logs into actionable written reviews. 

    • Demonstrates after-action assessment creation using simple air-to-air wargaming scenarios. 

15:30
  1. Keynote Theatre
    60 mins
  2. Theatre 1
    60 mins
  3. Theatre 2
    60 mins
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13:00
  1. Keynote Theatre
    50 mins
    Panel discussion
  2. Theatre 1
    50 mins
    Panel discussion
  3. Theatre 2
    50 mins
    Attendees will gain candid, practical insights into how allied innovation can enter and thrive in the U.S. defense ecosystem. The discussion will benefit small innovators considering expansion, U.S. a …
  4. Theatre 2
    50 mins
    Panel discussion
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