ITEC 2026, taking place April 14-16, is Europe’s leading defense training technology exhibition and technical conference, bringing together military leaders, government representatives, academics, and industry experts.
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The event focuses on showcasing emerging technologies in defense training and simulation, offering a platform for discussion, demonstration, and strategic development.
Held in London, ITEC 2026 will explore how defense enterprises can leverage technological innovations—such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, and immersive simulation—to train technologically empowered forces and enhance multi-domain operational readiness.
When is the Event?
ITEC 2026 is taking place from April 14 to April 16, 2026.
Themes
This year’s central theme is “Training Technologically Empowered Forces.” Guided by strategic defense reviews and global operational priorities, the event emphasizes digital superiority, interoperable systems, and readiness across ranks and domains. Key topic areas include:
- Artificial intelligence and simulation integration
- Cognitive readiness and human performance
- Next-generation constructive simulation
- Human-machine teaming
- Data-driven training and assessment
- Emerging and disruptive defense technologies
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What’s On?
The three-day event features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and specialist presentations spread across three thematic theaters:
Adaptive Edge Keynote Theatre
Sessions here examine defense readiness through integration of modern and legacy systems, open architectures, and connected training environments.
Human Performance Theatre
Focused on how individuals and teams adapt to evolving technologies, this track explores cognitive resilience, human-AI collaboration, performance metrics, and trust in autonomy.
New Horizons Theatre
This theater highlights technologies and training concepts in early development stages, spotlighting innovation and future readiness for the next decade of operations.
In addition to the technical sessions, ITEC 2026 includes a Preliminary Agenda featuring discussions on:
- AI as a force multiplier
- Cyber-kinetic training
- Scenario generation with LLMs
- Multinational defense collaboration
- Training transformation in joint operations
Speakers
ITEC 2026 will feature over 70 experts from defense, government, academia, and industry. Confirmed speakers include:
- Latifa Al-Darwish, Chief Media Simulation, Multi-Dimensional Warfare Training Center
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- Terence Andre PhD, President, Andre Research & Consulting
- Deb Barnes, International Programs Director, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
- Brent Bell, Product Director, Next Generation Constructive, U.S. Army PEO STRI
- Or Ben Shabat, CEO, Digital Combat Academy
- Sebastien Bosch, 3D Product Manager, Airbus Defence and Space
- Elena Bösenberg, Head of Digital Training and Media, TKMS
- Jonathan Boyd, Fire Chief, City of Allen Fire Department
- Nicholas Caraballo, Director of Integration, U.S. Air Force Weapons School
- Terry Cunningham, Modeling and Simulation Manager, USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center (UAWC)
- Jean-Yves Donnart, Advanced Studies PM, Thales AVS France
- Anders Dyhrberg BSc, CEO, NeGSiS
- Jenny Eaglestone MSc, Senior Aviation Psychologist, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre
- Marwane Bahbaz, CTO, PEO STRI
- Rusmat Ahmed, SVP Sales, EMEA & Asia, Bohemia Interactive Simulations
Where is the Event?
ITEC 2026 will be held in London, United Kingdom.
Venue details and accommodation information will be announced closer to the event date.
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