INTERNATIONAL
DEFENCE CONFERENCE (IDC)

20th February 2021 (08:00 – 14:00)

AUGUST 2-3

20th February 2021

NO TRAVEL NEEDED

NO TRAVEL NEEDED

LEARN & NETWORK

LEARN & NETWORK

Welcome to the International Defence Conference (IDC)

The Prosperity and Development of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology and the Protection in the Era of the 4IR

Government, Industries and academia should work close together to bring about solutions to the challenges facing mankind. The conference is designed to bring thought leaders, policy makers, influencers, researchers and futurists under one roof in Abu Dhabi to debate and share ideas related to technological advancement and disruptive technologies.

The combined 2021 conference is the culmination of a bold vision to create a single, world-class event in Abu Dhabi and virtually. Our ambitious agenda centers on four inter-related focus areas: Cyber Security, Research & Development, Supply Chain, and 4iR & Artificial Intelligence Protection.

Discussion in each of these areas will bring together an impressive four of best-in-class experts, renowned industry and innovation leaders, academicians, senior flag officers, and defence decision-makers. Our multi-disciplinary panels will explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities for a shared future of stability, security and prosperity in a world struggling with several transformative and destabilizing transitions.

This conference marks the second time that two of the region’s signature and most well-attended events—the Abu Dhabi International Offset Conference (ADIOC) and the IDEX Conference—will be combined into a single “must attend” event for Defence, security, academic communities and companies operating in the region and internationally.

IDC Agenda

The conference will have four sessions discussing:

Exploring innovative opportunities in supply- chain ecosystem management beyond Covid-19 Pandemic

Protecting AI and other 4iR technologies in the age of collaboration and diffusion



Strengthening the Defence industries R&D in an increasingly complex dynamic context

A holistic view on Cyber Security Resiliency during the era of Digital Transformation

IDC 2021 SPEAKERS



CONFERENCE PROGRAM

ADNOC BUSINESS CENTER

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

20th FEBRUARY 2021




08:00-08:45

Registration and Networking

08:45-09:00

Opening and Inaugural Speech

09:00-09:50

Session 1:
Exploring innovative opportunities in supply-chain ecosystem management beyond Covid-19 Pandemic

The Panelist

H.E. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates

H.E. Eng. Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali

Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Tim Cahill

Senior Vice President
Lockheed Martin International

Helmut Rauch

CEO
Diehl Defence

Moderator

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama

Minister of State for Defence Affairs

09:50-10:05

Networking Break

10:05-10:55

Session 2:
Protecting AI and other 4iR technologies in the age of collaboration and diffusion

The Panelist

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama

Minister of State for Defence Affairs

Eric Papin

Executive VP Technical and Innovation Officer
Naval Group

Heidi Grant

Director Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Micael Johansson

President and CEO
Saab AB

Moderator

Eman Al Awadhi

Vice President of Cyber Security and Resilience
Expo 2020 Dubai

10:55-11:10

Networking Break

11:10-12:00

Session 3:
Strengthening the Defence industries R&D in an increasingly complex dynamic context

The Panelist

H.E. Faisal Al Bannai

CEO and Managing Director
Edge

H.E. Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani

Chief Executive Officer
Tawazun Economic Council

Dr Uzi Rubin

Senior Researcher
The Jerusalem Institute of Strategy and Security

Lieutenant General (rtd) Theodoros LAGIOS HAF

General Director of General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA)

Kim, Yoon Seok

Deputy Minister Office of Military Force and Resources Management
Republic of Korea

Moderator

Dr Noah Raford

Chief of Global Affairs
Dubai Future Foundation

12:00-12:15

Networking Break

12:15-13:05

Session 4:
A holistic view on Cyber Security Resiliency during the era of Digital Transformation

The Panelist

H.E. Dr Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti

Head of Cyber Security
United Arab Emirates Government

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi

AVSM NM, Director General Naval Operations, India

Dr Najwa Aaraj

Chief Researcher
Cryptography Research Centre
Technology Innovation Institute

Marco Obiso

Digital Networks and Society Department, Chief a.i.
Telecommunication Development Bureau
International Telecommunicaiton Union (ITU)

Tõnu Tammer

Executive Director of CERT-EE
Estonian Information System Authority
Republic of ESTONI

Moderator

Dr Bushra AlBlooshi

Head of Research and Innovation
Dubai Electronic Security Centre

13:05-13:15

Closing Remarks

Dr Yehya Al Marzouqi

Advisor, CEO Office
Tawazun Economic Council

13:15-13:35

Awarding Ceremony

Rawdha Al Mansouri

ADNEC

Juma Al Ali

Tawazun Economic Council

Frequently Asked Questions

The International Defence Conference (IDC) is a merged and consolidated of two signature conferences, namely; Abu Dhabi International Offset Conference (ADIOC) which was managed and organized by Tawazun Economic Council and IDEX Conference managed by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces. The theme of IDC 2021 Conference is “The Prosperity and Development of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology and the Protection in the Era of the 4IR”.
The event will take place at ADNOC Business Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event will be live streamed and attendees can view it virtually as well. both formats will be attended by invitations only.
Saturday 20th February 2021 | 08:00-14:00 (UAE Time Zone – GMT+4)
There is no registration fee. The in-person event is by invitation only, and the virtual event can be accessed online if you receive an online invitation.
You can only access the in-person IDC Conference if you hold an IDC invitation in addition to the IDEX badge. IDEX exhibition badge does not get you access. However, if you are registered with IDEX and NAVDEX newsletter and database, you will receive an e-invitation to the virtual broadcast of the conference.
The latest agenda and confirmed speakers is available via the IDC website, which will be uploaded soon.
Yes, the venue has free Wi-Fi during the conference dates
The following could be contacted for further information:
Dr Yehya Al Marzouqi

Email:yalmarzouqi@tawazun.ae

Phone: +971 506419700

Rawdha Almansoori

Email:rawdha.almansoori@adnec.ae

Phone: +971 557750755