Opening Session:
Morning Registration with Refreshments
Opening Remarks Riad Kahwaji, CEO, SEGMA
Keynote Speech His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, UAE, & Ruler of Dubai (or Representative)
Welcome Speech Major General Rashed Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander, UAE Air Force and Air Defense, United Arab Emirates
Gift Ceremony and VIP Group Photograph
Session One: Embracing Next Generation Technologies Moderator: Major General (Ret.) Khaled Al Bu Ainnain Al Mazrouei, Former Commander, UAE Air Force & Air Defense, United Arab Emirates
“Transitioning to a Multi-Domain Operations Air Force: Harnessing 4IR Technologies to Better Enhance Air Power Generation and Effectiveness” General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, United States
“Examining the Enabling Technologies Required for UK’s Future Combat Air Strategy” Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, United Kingdom
“Building a More Agile and Adaptive Fighting Force” Major General Ibrahim Naser Al Alawi, Commander, UAE Air Force and Air Defense, United Arab Emirates
“Enhanced Stealth, Sensor Fusion & Autonomy: Imaging Tomorrow’s 6th Generation Fighter Requirements” General Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff, French Air Force, France
Interactive Panel Discussion
Presentation of Gifts
Networking Session with Refreshments
Session Two: Addressing the Current and Future Operational Requirements Moderator: Vice Admiral (Ret) Robert S. Harward Jr., Chief Executive- Middle East, Lockheed Martin
“Integrating 3rd, 4th, & 5th Gen Assets into a Cohesive Fighting Force: Balancing the High & Low-Tech Solutions” Lieutenant General Joseph T. Guastella Jr., Commander, US Air Forces Central Command, United States
“Manned- Unmanned Teaming: Optimizing Force Structure in a Fiscally Constrained Environment” Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith AM/ DSM, Deputy Chief, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia
“Cooperative Engagement: Establishing a More Capable and Dynamic MDC2 Architecture” Rear Admiral Rodney P. DeWalt, Deputy Commander, Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), United States
Session Three: Leading and Training the Future Force
Moderator: Alan Davis, Chief Executive, Raytheon Emirates
“Meeting Future Challenges through People: The Race to Retain and Increase Experience” Lieutenant General Alexander Donald Meinzinger, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canada
“Developing a Culture of Innovation: Leadership in a Time of Disruptive Change” Lieutenant General J.D. Luyt, Commander, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Netherlands
“Optimizing 4th & 5th Generation Aircraft Training: A Modular and Versatile Learning Approach” Lieutenant General Aurelio Colagrande, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Italy
General Remarks Dr. Fahad Al Yafei, President, EDGE
Closing Remarks Riad Kahwaji, CEO, SEGMA
Luncheon