The market for drones and UAVs has grown exponentially and the demand for these indispensable capabilities has led to further development and advancement of their technical abilities. Returning for its sixth successful year, SMi Group are delighted to host their highly anticipated UAV Technology conference, which returns to London this September. This is the leading international forum dedicated towards exploring the development of UAV program...

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 15th Annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15th and 16th September 2021 in London, a prime location for international defence trade. As one of the leading global defence exports conferences, this meeting will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and government officials to discuss global defence trade compliance in depth. There is a need for effective strategies...

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 2021 edition of the Defence Aviation Safety conference will take place online as a virtual event on 21st and 22nd April 2021. This two-day event will bring together UK military leadership with responsibility for safety in aviation, as well as international senior defence experts from government and industry, to discuss the latest strategies and technologies being used to enhance aviation safety. As...

In 2019, the UK MoD recognised the potential of Military Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) with a multimillion-pound Transformation Fund to fast-track military robotic projects onto the battlefield. This heavy investment into RAS capabilities is one of the key Army development priorities for the UK MoD, with the continued integration of these systems into regular Army units. SMi Group proudly presents the 4th Annual Military Robotics and Au...

QinetiQ will be hosting a FREE webinar on "How to Fast-Track Your Enterprises’ Cyber Resilience Smartly and on a Budget," taking place at 11am GMT on 26th March 2021. Cyber attacks are on the rise, and the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this due to the security vulnerabilities associated with remote working. Organisations who want to respond to this rise by adopting an effective security strategy will find this webinar to be invaluabl...

As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right continues to grow. SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the 6th annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place virtually in March 2021. Conference Highlights: The only logistics conference specifically dedicated to Central and Eastern Eu...

Announcement: We have now made this conference a virtual event. All speakers, attendees and sponsors will be able to access the full conference and its materials and will be able to log on remotely via the internet. Please contact a member of the SMi Team for more information customerservices@smi-online.co.uk *3rd-4th February 2021 at 8.30am to 5pm BST With rapid technological advances changing the way maritime forces need to utilise and manag...

Join Your Peers Online at the Premier Social Media Event for Public Safety Professionals and First Responders 2 days, 15 sessions, a fresh perspective on social media- a can't miss virtual conference! We bring over 10 years of experience to social media education. That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that have the biggest impact on your agency or departme...

This event is now postponed to November 17-18, 2021 Social media has become an indispensable communication channel in civilian society, and the military sector is no different. It can be used as a platform for information and recruitment purposes, fulfil a welfare function for personnel keeping in touch with family and friends, and as a strategic communication tool for opinion-forming and psychological operations. Social media offers fast, dir...

In today’s complex and ever-changing strategic landscape, the demand for secure, consistent, and increased situational awareness continues to grow. As a decisive and indispensable tool, air-based ISTAR is increasingly relied upon to deliver tactical data and actionable intelligence for commanders, as well as deliver effective strategic deterrence. SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the annual Airborne ISR conference, taking...