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Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling
29 November - 30 November 2016
Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling

SAE Media Group's Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference convenes in Florence on 29th-30th November 2016 and will be followed by a site visit to the Pisa Air Force base, which will be hosted by the Italian Air Force. This year's Military Airlift conference will provide a comprehensive overview of strategic and tactical airlift in Europe. There will be critical updates from the UK Ministry of Defence, the EATC Commander Major General Badia, an opening address from the Italian Air Force as well as discussions on enhancing regional interoperability and how emerging technology will impact next-generation airlift capabilities.

As well as a wide range of presentations and panel discussion, Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling is the primary event for networking. Along with the networking breaks during the day, there will be two evening networking receptions hosted by Boeing on day 1 and Airbus Defence and Space on day 2. There will be over 100 attendees at  Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2016 with a strong representation from European militaries as well as the aircraft manufacturers, aerial refuelling technology, air charter services and equipment manufacturers.
 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum

Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum

Vice Commander, Heavy Airlift Wing
Colonel Jeff Menasco

Colonel Jeff Menasco

USTRANSCOM Liaison to U.S EUCOM, U.S AFRICOM and NATO, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
Colonel Torgeir Aas

Colonel Torgeir Aas

Commander, Gardemoen Air Base, Royal Norwegian Air Force
Group Captain Andrew Killey

Group Captain Andrew Killey

Assistant Head Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements DSCOM Defence Movements Team Leader, UK MOD
James Eisenhart

James Eisenhart

Director, Sales and Marketing, C2ISR And Mobility Platforms, Boeing
Laurent Donnet

Laurent Donnet

Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting
Major General Christian Badia

Major General Christian Badia

Commander , European Air Transport Command
Mr. Wiek Noldus

Mr. Wiek Noldus

NAM Programme Manager, NSPA
Pam Valdez

Pam Valdez

Director, Derivative Fleet Support and Sustainment, Global Services and Support, Boeing

Brigadier General Achille Cazzaniga

Commanding Officer of the 46th Air Brigade, Italian Air Force
Brigadier General Achille Cazzaniga

Colon Miller

Director Government & Defense Programs, Volga Dnepr Unique Air Cargo
Colon Miller

Colon Miller is Global Director Government & Defense Programs, Volga-Dnepr Group. He’s a retired Air Force Veteran with over 23 years of service, and over 30 years of experience in airlift and logistics. Colon is responsible for logistics and airlift shipments of commercial and military cargo and equipment world-wide. He’s responsible for many U.S. Government Key Accounts, working closely with such organizations as; U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, U.S. Transportation Command, Air Mobility Command, USAID, the United Nations, and many Fortune 500 Companies around the globe. He is also working closely with customers on cargoes including mobile hospitals and other medical equipment, instruments and medicines, water purification equipment, laboratory containers, etc.

Colonel Andrea Viperini

Chief Resources Support Branch, EU Military Staff
Colonel Andrea Viperini

Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum

Vice Commander, Heavy Airlift Wing
Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum

Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum of the Royal Norwegian Air Force is the Vice Commander of the Strategic Airlift Capability Heavy Airlift Wing from 1 July 2015. He was born in Tonsberg on 24 May 1966.

Before joining the Heavy Airlift Wing, he served as the Commanding Officer of the 333 squadron, operating the P-3 Orion from Andoya Air Station, Norway. He has held various positions in operational flying units and national headquarters. Colonel Gohn-Hellum started his military career in the Army (infantry) in 1986.

His international assignments include the C-130J Joint User Group (JUG) Steering Committee, the NATO Standardization Agency (NSA) Air Transport Working Group, and the NATO Air Force Armaments Group Aerospace Capability Group (ACG) 5 on Global Mobility.

Colonel Gohn-Hellum is a strong supporter of international cooperation and burden sharing within NATO / Partner Nations. He has flown approximately 3,500 flying hours in MFI-15, T-37, T-38, F-5, F-16, DHC-6, C-130, P-3 and C-17. Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum is married to Annette Gohn-Hellum. He has three sons and two stepsons.

Colonel Daniel Lemon

Division Chief, Logistics Operations, US AFRICOM
Colonel Daniel Lemon

Colonel Derek Salmi

Group Commander for the 100th Operations Group, US Air Force Europe
Colonel Derek Salmi

Colonel Franck Verdierre

Director, MCCE
Colonel Franck Verdierre

Colonel Jeff Menasco

USTRANSCOM Liaison to U.S EUCOM, U.S AFRICOM and NATO, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
Colonel Jeff Menasco

Colonel Jeffrey T. Menasco is the US Transportation Command’s Liaison Officer to US European Command, US Africa Command, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, serving from Patch Barracks, Stuttgart Germany. He is CDRUSTRANSCOM's senior representative to two combatant commands and NATO, and the Commander’s lead representative for all issues involving strategic lift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and deliberate, adaptive and crisis planning at those headquarters.

Colonel Menasco earned his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps from California State University Sacramento in 1994. He began his career as an Intelligence Officer in the 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, during the Balkan campaigns. He then completed pilot training at Corpus Christi NAS, Texas and has extensive overseas flying and operations experience. He has served in a multitude of operational and staff capacities at the squadron, wing and Headquarter Air Force levels. He was Commander of the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he was charged with preparing, and when tasked, conduct passenger and cargo movement, combat employment and sustainment via airland and airdrop in day or night and adverse weather conditions. Prior to his current assignment, he was a student at the National War College at Ft McNair, Washington D.C. He is a Command Pilot with over 2,900 flying hours in the T-37, T-44 and C-130 aircraft with combat time over Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Colonel Michele Rega

Fixed Wing Officer, European Defence Agency
Colonel Michele Rega

Colonel Torgeir Aas

Commander, Gardemoen Air Base, Royal Norwegian Air Force
Colonel Torgeir Aas

Didier Vernet

Military Affairs, Airbus Military
Didier Vernet

Eric Perdison

WFP Aviation Services, World Food Programme
Eric Perdison

Group Captain Andrew Killey

Assistant Head Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements DSCOM Defence Movements Team Leader, UK MOD
Group Captain Andrew Killey

Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell

Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE
Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell

Group Captain Martin Cunningham

Chief of Staff, Air Mobility Command, RAF Brize Norton
Group Captain Martin Cunningham

James Eisenhart

Director, Sales and Marketing, C2ISR And Mobility Platforms, Boeing
James Eisenhart

Laurent Donnet

Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting
Laurent Donnet

Major General Christian Badia

Commander , European Air Transport Command
Major General Christian Badia

Mr. Diego Giamberini

Air Forces Division Manager, JETEX
Mr. Diego Giamberini

Mr. Dion Polman

Project Officer AAR, European Defence Agency
Mr. Dion Polman

Mr. Scott Gwilliam

Business Unit Manager, JBTC
Mr. Scott Gwilliam

Mr. Wiek Noldus

NAM Programme Manager, NSPA
Mr. Wiek Noldus

Wiek Noldus assumed his position of NATO Airlift Management Programme Manager on 26 March 2013. He is responsible for the overall management of the Airlift Management Programme of the Strategic Airlift Capability.

In 1995, he was a project team member for the procurement of the AH-64D Apache, CH-47 Chinook, AS563 Cougar and AB 412HP SAR armed and transport helicopters. After completing staff college in 1998, Wiek Noldus was assigned to Airbase Gilze-Rijen as the Deputy Commander for Support and G4 (Logistic Support) of 11 Air Manoeuvre Brigade.

From December 2004 – August 2008, he was Weapon System Manager/Head of Department “Fighters and Training Aircraft” (F-16 and PC-7) at RNLAF. With locations in The Hague (NLD), Woensdrecht (NLD), Dayton (USA) and Hill (USA), this department organized the support, continuous operational
upgrading and airworthiness of approximately 150 aircraft.

In 2009 he obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Management from the University of Tilburg (NLD) which complemented his practical experience in the fields of Aircraft System Management, Programme Management, Business Process Management, general management and leadership. Before accepting his current position, he was Head of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) responsible for development, implementation and execution of SAP at NLD MoD. Wiek Noldus considers himself to be a people-oriented leader and he believes that well-qualified and highly motived personnel are the most important asset of every organization. Communication and transparency are very important to empower people to exploit and develop their full potential. Together with his wife Marike he lives in Pápa, Hungary. Their two children work and live in the Netherlands.

Oleksandr Kiva

Marketing and Sales Director, ANTONOV Company
Oleksandr  Kiva

Pam Valdez

Director, Derivative Fleet Support and Sustainment, Global Services and Support, Boeing
Pam Valdez

Paulo Mirpuri

President, Skytech
Paulo Mirpuri

sponsors

Conference agenda

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9:30

Arrival, Welcoming and Presentation from the Brigade

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10:00

Visit to the C27 J maintenance

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10:30

Visit to the C130 maintenance

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11:00

Coffee and Refreshments Break

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11:30

Visit to C27 J Group

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12:00

Visit to C130 Group

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12:00

End of Site Visit

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8:00

Registration & Coffee

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8:45

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Laurent Donnet

Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting

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8:55

Present and Future of Italian Airlift System

Brigadier General Achille Cazzaniga

Brigadier General Achille Cazzaniga, Commanding Officer of the 46th Air Brigade, Italian Air Force

•         How Italy’s accession to the EATC has enhanced capabilities for Italian Air Mobility
•         The future of Italian strategic and tactical
•         How a fully operational A400M will impact the divisions of responsiblity in the Italian fleet
 

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9:25

Supporting Airlift … Anytime, Anywhere and Air Refuelling - 21st Century Capability and Support

Pam Valdez

Pam Valdez, Director, Derivative Fleet Support and Sustainment, Global Services and Support, Boeing

James Eisenhart

James Eisenhart, Director, Sales and Marketing, C2ISR And Mobility Platforms, Boeing

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10:05

How The UK’s Air Transport Fleet Is Optimised To Maximise Air Mobility Capability

Group Captain Martin Cunningham

Group Captain Martin Cunningham, Chief of Staff, Air Mobility Command, RAF Brize Norton

• An overview of RAF Brize Norton fleet: RAF's Strategic and Tactical Air Transport (AT) and Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) forces
     o Voyager, C-130 and C-17 fleets
• An update on the delivery status of the A400M Atlas and how this will impact UK air mobility capabilities
• The A400m as the basis for next-generation tactical air mobility
• The potential for greater European cooperation to enhance UK assets
 

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10:35

Morning Coffee

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11:05

Airbus Defence and Space Developing Military Capabilities

Didier Vernet

Didier Vernet, Military Affairs, Airbus Military

  • New C-295 versions for new missions
  • A400M tactical capabilities
  • A330 MRTT spreading its wings
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    11:45

    Role of DSCOM in Satisfying UK’s Critical Strategic Lift Requirements

    Group Captain Andrew Killey

    Group Captain Andrew Killey, Assistant Head Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements DSCOM Defence Movements Team Leader, UK MOD

    • DSCOM’s approach to satisfying the growing demand for Strategic Movements
    • The Key Challenges facing DSCOM
    • A view of the future

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    12:15

    Antonov Transport Aircraft - New Capabilities in Tactical and Strategical Airlift

    Oleksandr  Kiva

    Oleksandr Kiva, Marketing and Sales Director, ANTONOV Company

  • Progress of new programs of tactical military transport AN-178 and AN-132 aircraft and their modifications as well as capabilities of AN-70 / AN-188 program.
  • The modernization of AN-124-100 aircraft and successful experience of Antonov Company
  • Antonov Airlines in strategic airlift by AN-124-100 Ruslan and AN-225 Mriya aircraft
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    12:55

    Networking Lunch

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    13:55

    Satisfying Strategic Airlift Requirements in NATO

    Mr. Wiek Noldus, NAM Programme Manager, NSPA

    • How the Strategic Airlift Capability initiative contributes to NATO requirements
    • Acquiring, managing, supporting and operating three Boeing C-17 strategic transport aircraft
    • Key goals and components of the Strategic Airlift Interim Solution (SALIS) initiative
         o Multinational consortium of 18 countries
         o Chartering the Antonov An-124-100 transport aircraft
    • How the NSPA plan to further satisfy NATO member states’ airlift requirements

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    14:25

    The Strategic Airlift Capability Program – A Groundbreaking Model For Cooperation

  • Organization and Unique Multinational Structure
  • Operational Capabilities
  • Way ahead
  • Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum, Vice Commander, Heavy Airlift Wing

    Mr. Wiek Noldus, NAM Programme Manager, NSPA

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    14:55

    Air Transportation & Air-to-Air Refuelling Solutions Available From Civil Operators

    Paulo Mirpuri

    Paulo Mirpuri, President, Skytech

  • Solutions available from the civil world for worlwide troops and cargo transportation
  • Air-to-air refuelling solutions
  • Air ambulance solutions
  • VIP transportation solutions
  • Training solutions
  • Special projects under development
  • Dangerous Goods management and transportation
  • Emergency response & rapid reaction operations- air mobility optimization
  • Confidentiality matters
  • Case studies

     

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    15:35

    Afternoon Tea

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    16:05

    PANEL DISCUSSION: Enhancements in Technology to Transform Next-Generation Airlift Capabilities

    • Next-generation requirements in military airlift
    • An overview of emerging technologies which will contribute to AAR and airlift operations
    • The impact of UAVs on next-generation AAR capabilities
    • How technology will develop in decades to come and the new direction for air transport technology

    Laurent Donnet

    Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting

    James Eisenhart

    James Eisenhart, Director, Sales and Marketing, C2ISR And Mobility Platforms, Boeing

    Didier Vernet

    Didier Vernet, Military Affairs, Airbus Military

    Oleksandr  Kiva

    Oleksandr Kiva, Marketing and Sales Director, ANTONOV Company

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    16:35

    How USTRANSCOM's Capabilities Advance US and Partner Nation Interest

    Colonel Jeff Menasco, USTRANSCOM Liaison to U.S EUCOM, U.S AFRICOM and NATO, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

  • Capabilities and capacity of USTRANSCOM to support worldwide operations in support of the US and our partners
  • Identifying ways to access USTRANSCOM's capabilities and opportunities to advance interoperability
  • An overview of recent operations and how this satisfies critical strategic initiatives
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    17:05

    Airlift Challenges in Africa

    Colonel Daniel Lemon

    Colonel Daniel Lemon, Division Chief, Logistics Operations, US AFRICOM

  • Challenges
  • Current Network
  • Private Sector and Commercial Solutions
  • Partner Nations
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    17:35

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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    17:45

    Networking Reception Hosted By Boeing

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    8:00

    Registration & Coffee

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    8:45

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Laurent Donnet

    Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting

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    8:55

    Enhancing The EATC’s Fleet And Capabilities For Europe

    Major General Christian Badia

    Major General Christian Badia, Commander , European Air Transport Command

    • An update on the EATC’s fleet since the recent accession of Spain
         o CASA C-295, C-130H/H30, KC-130H, B707/KC707
         o A400m and A330
    • Further planned enhancements and contributions to the fleet for 2017 and how this will contribute to European airlift
    • How the EATC plans to expand capabilities in year to come

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    9:25

    How the U.S. Air Force is Satisfying AAR Requirements Across Europe

    Colonel Derek Salmi

    Colonel Derek Salmi, Group Commander for the 100th Operations Group, US Air Force Europe

    • An outline of the key responsibilities of 100 AAR Wing relative to strategic and tactical airlift in Europe
    • How 100 AAR are optimising allied partnerships to satisfy key requirements
    • Lessons learnt from recent AAR exercises
    • How 100 AAR Wing will collaborate further to enhance next-generation capabilities
     

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    9:55

    Update On The A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Programme

    Mr. Dion Polman

    Mr. Dion Polman, Project Officer AAR, European Defence Agency

  • An outline of the key timelines, features and make-up of the A330 MRTT Programme:
  • Governance
  • Aircraft configuration
  • In-service support
  • Registration
  • Delivery schedule
  • Nations involved
  • How to become part of the programme  
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    10:35

    Morning Coffee

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    11:05

    JETEX, Providing Operational Support for Military Airlift Operations

    Mr. Diego Giamberini

    Mr. Diego Giamberini, Air Forces Division Manager, JETEX

  • Introduction of our company
  • Operational Support capabilities
  • Providing ground and fuel support for Military Airlift operations in Africa and Middle East
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    11:45

    Movement and AAR Coordination For Next-Generation Challenges

    Colonel Franck Verdierre

    Colonel Franck Verdierre, Director, MCCE

    • How member nations benefit most when they are proactive and engaging at all levels within the MCCE
    • Future air transport and AAR situation and availability.
    • Overview of the efficiency of payments through the Exchange of Services (ATARES) system
    • Looking at missions, exercises and the coordination provided by MCCE

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    12:15

    Readiness and Responsiveness – NATO requirement for Strategic Lift

    Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell

    Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell, Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE

  • A changing paradigm since NATO was formed
  • NATO Summit in Wales in September 2014
  • Development of the NATO Readiness Action Plan
  • NATO assurance measures
  • NATO adaptation
  • How the meet the requirements
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    12:45

    Networking Lunch

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    13:45

    Emerging Opportunities for Reducing the Logistics Footprint for Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE)

    Mr. Scott Gwilliam

    Mr. Scott Gwilliam, Business Unit Manager, JBTC

  • Review of the current options for supplying conditioned air and power to military cargo and fighter aircraft
  • Problems and support issues with legacy conditioned air and power flight line equipment
  • New technologies to minimize legacy AGSE limitations
  • Benefits in reducing the logistics footprint from new AGSE
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    14:25

    PANEL DISCUSSION: Satisfying the Air-Air-Refuelling (AAR) Gap In Europe

    • Current European capabilities and gaps for AAR
    • How the European MRTT programme will help satisfy key regional requirements
    • The potential for further collaboration, integration and interoperability in AAR
    • How industry can contribute to satisfying AAR requirements in Europe

    Laurent Donnet

    Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting

    Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell

    Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell, Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE

    Major General Christian Badia

    Major General Christian Badia, Commander , European Air Transport Command

    Colonel Franck Verdierre

    Colonel Franck Verdierre, Director, MCCE

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    14:55

    Leveraging Commercial Airlift to Meet Military Logistical Requirements

    Colon Miller, Director Government & Defense Programs, Volga Dnepr Unique Air Cargo

  • Outsourcing Heavy-Outsize-Oversized Airlift for Strategic Objectives
  • Advantages of Public-Private Relationships in Contracted Airlift
  • Airlift’s Role in Combatting Existing & Emerging Threats
  • SALIS – Contributions & Future Use in Support of NATO Objectives
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    15:35

    Afternoon Tea

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    16:05

    An Update on Airlift From The European Defence Agency

    Colonel Michele Rega

    Colonel Michele Rega, Fixed Wing Officer, European Defence Agency

  • Why European Air Transport Fleet partnership at the EDA is important for the Airlift community
  • Securing European Tactical Airlift Training
  • Establishment of the European Tactical Airlift Centre
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    16:35

    Force Deployment – Requirement for EU Common Security and Defence Policy Operations and Missions

    Colonel Andrea Viperini

    Colonel Andrea Viperini, Chief Resources Support Branch, EU Military Staff

    •            An overview and illustration of current CSDP military operations and missions, including operational activities and context. 
    •            Past, current and future requirements for these missions.  The commonality across operational areas and the specific challenges of some theatres.
    •            EU solutions based on pragmatic decision making, building better networks with partners and developing a multinational approach.
    •            Multinational logistics, the opportunities presented and the means by which broader capacities can be harnessed and shared.
    •            Other possible routes for improvement, levering broader stakeholders, encouraging capacity building and seeking civilian and military coherence in shared capabilities.

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    17:05

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

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    17:15

    Networking Reception Hosted By Airbus Defence and Space


    Commanding Officer of the 46th Air Brigade
    Italian Air Force
    Director Government & Defense Programs
    Volga Dnepr Unique Air Cargo
    Chief Resources Support Branch
    EU Military Staff
    Vice Commander
    Heavy Airlift Wing
    Division Chief, Logistics Operations
    US AFRICOM
    Group Commander for the 100th Operations Group
    US Air Force Europe
    Director
    MCCE
    USTRANSCOM Liaison to U.S EUCOM, U.S AFRICOM and NATO
    US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
    Fixed Wing Officer
    European Defence Agency
    Commander, Gardemoen Air Base
    Royal Norwegian Air Force
    Military Affairs
    Airbus Military
    WFP Aviation Services
    World Food Programme
    Assistant Head Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements DSCOM Defence Movements Team Leader
    UK MOD
    Chief AMCC
    NATO SHAPE
    Chief of Staff, Air Mobility Command
    RAF Brize Norton
    Director, Sales and Marketing, C2ISR And Mobility Platforms
    Boeing
    Managing Director
    Avidonn Consulting
    Commander
    European Air Transport Command
    Air Forces Division Manager
    JETEX
    Project Officer AAR
    European Defence Agency
    Business Unit Manager
    JBTC
    NAM Programme Manager
    NSPA
    Marketing and Sales Director
    ANTONOV Company
    Director, Derivative Fleet Support and Sustainment, Global Services and Support
    Boeing
    President
    Skytech

    Sponsors and Exhibitors

    Supporters

    Site Visits

    Pisa Air Force Base Site Visit

    Pisa Air Force Base Site Visit

    Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
    1 December 2016
    Florence, Italy

    Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2016: PRELIMINARY LIST OF ATTENDEES

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    Sponsors and Exhibitors


    Airbus Defence and Space

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.airbusdefenceandspace.com

    Airbus Defence and Space is one of the three Divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s Number 1 defence and space company. It is the world’s second largest space company and one of the top 10 defence companies globally, with revenues of around €13 billion per year and approximately 38,600 employees. Airbus Defence and Space puts a strong focus on core businesses: Space, Military Aircraft, Missiles and related systems and services. Airbus Defence and Space develops and engineers cutting-edge and peerlessly reliable products in the fields of defence and space. Its defence and space technology enables governments and institutions to protect natural resources, societies and individual freedom. Airbus Defence and Space solutions guarantee sovereignty in foreign affairs and defence matters and its portfolio also ensures communication, mobility, expansion of knowledge, and the safeguarding of the environment. Airbus Defence and Space is composed of three Business Lines: Military Aircraft; Space Systems; and Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS). It brings together a wide portfolio to continue to meet the complex needs of its customers across the world. Among its flagship products are the transport aircraft A400M, the military jet Eurofighter and, in the framework of the Airbus Safran Launcher joint venture, the Ariane launcher. The customers of Airbus Defence and Space are as diverse as its products – government defence and interior ministries, national and international agencies, institutions, civil authorities, major platform manufacturers, prime system contractors, NGOs, the industrial sector and commercial companies. Airbus Defence and Space counts more than 40 major locations in Europe and is also set to be one of the global leaders in the defence and space field and is expanding its global presence. Airbus Defence and Space is also located in India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and many other countries, among them French Guiana (Kourou) and Kazakhstan (Baikonur).


    Antonov

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.antonov.com

    ANTONOV Company is the leading aircraft industrial enterprise in Ukraine. With around 70 years' experience, it belongs to a relatively select group of enterprises world-wide offering the complete cycle for the creation of modern aircraft - starting from pre-project scientific research then taking a project through construction, testing, certification and serial production, and finally following up with comprehensive after-sales maintenance and general support. ANTONOV Company has created more than one hundred types and modifications of passenger, transport and special-purpose aircraft. ANTONOV specializes in the development of cargo planes - this is the class in which it has the richest experience and greatest success. ANTONOV cargo planes are distinguished for their ability to operate in harsh climatic conditions, into remote high-altitude airfields with many kinds of surface, and their utmost flexibility in airlifting the widest range of cargoes.


    Glasgow Prestwick Airport

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http:/www.glasgowprestwick.com/military

    Located on the west coast of Scotland, at the half way point on the Great Circle Route between the United States and Middle East, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been providing aviation services to the military for almost 80 years. The airport is a major crew rest, fuel stop and training location for forces from across the globe. It offers two runways (2,987m and 1,905m) and is able to handle aircraft of all sizes. The airport is operational 24/7 and has no slot restrictions or prior permission requirements. The airport has favourable weather conditions and take-off and landing over sea and countryside. Military customers have exclusive access to discrete aprons, hangarage and secure self-manoeuvring parking ramps. Glasgow Prestwick offers the full suite of ground handling services – including steps, ground power unit, towing, de-icing and baggage, cargo and dangerous goods handling. It also specialises in quick turnaround fuel stops for military missions – offering JETA1 and AVGAS 100LL at any time day or night. The dedicated FBO facilities, which include rest areas, washrooms, lounge, briefing/planning spaces, refreshments, computer access and wifi as well as games facilities are located within a few meters of the apron. In addition to the ideal location on the Great Circle Route, the airport also has a fantastic location within Scotland. It is surrounded by world class hotels, whisky distilleries, eateries and golf courses – including Prestwick the birthplace of the Open Championship. Scotland’s largest city – Glasgow - is within 35 minutes’ drive via motorway. The airport team are able to organise accommodation and other hospitality as required. A major benefit of working with Glasgow Prestwick Airport is that all services are managed in-house – giving you a single point of contact for everything you need for your RON, fuel stop or training.


    Hi Fly

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
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    SkyTech is specialized in the supply of aircraft for Defence Transport with maintenance/logistics included and crew, namely: - Military - VIP - Cargo - Air Tanker Tailor-made leasing solutions to Governments and Defence Organizations are available for medium and long term contracts. SkyTech is a brand of Hi Fly for Defence transport solutions and air-to-air refuelling. Hi Fly is a wet leasing specialist Airline, certified by Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM CAD) and has secured the following approvals to operate in the United States: approval by the USA DOT (Department of Transportation), Ops Specs Part FAR 129, approval by TSA (Transportation Security Administration). Hi Fly operates in full compliance with the EASA, EU OPS regulation and IOSA standards, the most demanding worldwide. With an extensive experience supplying aircraft for several Ministries of Defence and Governments, SkyTech’s team offers a highly qualified customer service, with a long standing commercial, technical and operational experience. Our organization is capable of setting up remote operational basis for the leased aircraft, adapting to the customer's needs, and offers high standards of safety and service (including operating aircraft under your livery) while remaining competitive in the market place, always keeping a tight control over its operations to ensure compliance with EASA and any local applicable regulations.


    JBT

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.jbtaerotech.com

    JBT® - One stop shopping, single-source convenience. JBT® is a global leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge ground support equipment, airport gate equipment, system / asset monitoring, maintenance, baggage handling system controls and service, and military ground support equipment. A single source supplier for a wide range of aviation related equipment and services. Ground support equipment includes pallet and cargo loaders, deicers, mobile steps, pushback tractors, and towbarless tractors. Airport gate equipment features the Jetway® passenger boarding bridges, the JetPower® ground power family, the JetAire® series of preconditioned air products, JetFlo® water cabinets, and BagBuddy® luggage lift systems. We offer point-of-use and central system designs. At JBT, we have the technology to monitor virtually all makes of gate equipment with iOPS apron monitoring and support service. We can manage apron and gate assets and their use with real-time information. Services from JBT include maintenance and repair of ground support equipment, gate equipment, terminal trains, baggage handling systems, building facilities and more as well as full parts support, inspection, and training programs. JBT offers specialized military products including Jetpower® ground power units for virtually all military cargo and fighter aircraft – including the F35. JetAire® military conditioned air units include high pressure/extreme ambient (140ºF) air units for fighters, compressed air carts, bleed air carts, and lower pressure conditioned air carts for cargo aircraft. Products are available as cart mounted, diesel powered, hangar-based, b and combination air and power units. JBT offers an expanding line of military ground support equipment. As a single-source supplier, with unparalleled product range, JBT simplifies procurement, contracting, project management, parts sourcing, and technical support for trouble free procurement, operations, warranty, and ongoing support. For more than 50 years, JBT® has been the name relied on for the very best in gate related products and services. For more information please call 801-627-6600 or visit www.jbtaerotech.com


    Jetex

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.jetex.com/

    Major Governmental and Military entities depend on JETEX to support their missions with confidentiality while providing timely supplies to critical operations whatever the nature of the mission may be. We are privileged to serve well known militaries in some of the most remote locations, working with complete discretion and full alertness. Failure is never an option. Jetex routinely provides ground support services and fuel uplift coordination for relief flights in war-torn and disaster struck countries; VIP operations and routine flights for NATO and NON-NATO members around the world. Knowing the importance of providing high standards of services while keeping a low profile; JETEX has a dedicated Operations Team formed by some former military personal to assure we have a solid knowledge of the Military culture and the particular requirements needed to successfully perform your mission. We are passionate and proud about serving the Aviation industry and supporting governmental and military operations. Our strong focus in delivering value to your flight is underscored by our industry affiliations – Jetex is a founding member of MEBAA, a strategic member of IATA, NBAA, EBACE and a frequent contributor and sponsor of the industry’s outreach programs. Fly your mission, let JETEX handle the rest.


    Leonardo

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/

    Leonardo is a world player in Helicopters, Aeronautics, Electronics, Defence & Security Systems and develops from advanced components to fully integrated systems and platforms. Leonardo is a leader in real-time and remote sensing delivering capability that provides military forces globally with timely information superiority and situational awareness. Leonardo provides airborne solutions that range from components through to full ISR/ISTAR, airborne sensors and effectors.


    Northstar Engineering Corporation

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.northstar-e.com

    Northstar Engineering Corporation (Northstar) an AS9100 certified small business founded in 1974 and formed under the laws of California with offices at 1400 South Campus Avenue, Ontario, California 91761– USA, CAGE Code 0XK38. Northstar is a leading USA aerospace corporation with over 40 years experience specializes in design, manufacturing, qualification, testing, and support of aerial refueling systems worldwide. Other products include manufacture of SUU-20 Rocket Launchers, and support of aircraft external fuel tanks. Northstar In-house capability includes CNC machining, fabricating, metalworking, assembly, repair, overhaul, testing, etc. Our continuous product improvement program, participation in aerial refueling market place, and customer support gives us first-hand knowledge of the ever-changing requirement and customer’s needs. www.northstar-e.com, Phone (909) 391-2025.


    TLD Group

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.tld-group.com

    TLD Group is the global leader for GSE and its sustainment. We design, manufacture, field and support high quality specialised military GSE, including operationally proven air-transportable K-Loaders, High and Low Pressure Air Conditioners, Liquid Chillers and Weapons Loaders, as well as a wide range of commercial equipment with military applications.


    Volga-Dnepr Group

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    http://www.volga-dnepr.com/en/

    Volga-Dnepr is the world’s largest transporter of unique, outsize and heavyweight air cargo and in its 26 years of operations, it has enabled its customers to achieve fast and reliable deliveries. The Group offers a unique ‘Cargo Supermarket’ service offering that facilitates its ability to deliver the most suitable and cost efficient transportation solution for every piece of cargo. The Group operates a fleet of 12 An-124-100 freighters, the world’s largest series-produced cargo aircraft; 5 modernised IL-76TD-90VD; 17 modern Boeing 747, connecting the major markets in Asia, Europe and North America via its hub in Moscow and 737 freighters for more conventional cargo deliveries.

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    Defense Conferences

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    Market Research Media Ltd, a leading market research firm, provides comprehensive market research reports and forecasts to assist governmental and corporate decision makers understand the dynamics of world’s technology markets. Fortune 500 companies, US Congress and EU government bodies rely on our strategic insights.


    DefenseFile.com

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    DefenseFile.com is a free online news and product resource for the global defense and aerospace industries. DefenseFile is a valuable resource for procurement executives and others involved in specifying and purchasing defense-related goods and services within aerospace, marine and navy, land, manufacturing, personnel and backup equipment sectors.


    International Journal of Vehicle Design

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    IJVD, the journal of vehicle engineering, automotive technology and components, has been established for over a quarter of a century as an international authoritative reference in the field. It publishes the Proceedings of the International Association for Vehicle Design, which is an independent, non-profit-making learned society that exists to develop, promote and coordinate the science and practice of vehicle design and safety.


    Defence and Security Alert

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    Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and only ISO 9001:2015 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in defence and security journalism. Covering a strictly research based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging horizons beyond national borders, DSA is the only Indian defence magazine available on the intranets of Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF). DSA is an ideal platform in this domain to showcase your products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in India and worldwide through print and online editions.


    ArmedForces.co.uk

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    The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk


    Asia Pacific Security Magazine

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    The Asia Pacific Security Magazine is the sister publication to the Australian Security Magazine. It is published bi-monthly – on the alternate month to the Australian Security Magazine – and its content complements the Australian Security Magazine with a strong focus on events. It is available online to read by all and upon every issue release a direct link is sent to a database of subscribers who are industry decision makers.


    International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management

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    IJLSM addresses the development of logistics resources, emphasising the implications that logistics strategies and systems have on organisational productivity and competitiveness in global and electronic markets. Globalisation of markets and logistics services is closely related to the success of a company. This perspective indicates the importance of effective logistics systems and their management for organisational effectiveness and competitiveness. The journal intends to provide executives and academics with the state of the art of logistics systems and supply chain management.


    Australian Security Magazine

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    The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.


    ProSecurityZone

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    ProSecurityZone brings the latest security news to professionals throughout the world every day, offering them industry insight, new developments and inspiring ideas. Each day, news is added to our growing archive, creating a rich and valuable information resource for anybody involved or interested in the security industry. With free access, free publication of news and free newsletter distribution, both users and suppliers have the world of security at their fingertips.


    Defense-update.com

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    Defense Update highlights worldwide defense programs, including; land warfare covering armor and infantry and support elements,aerospace, naval, C4ISR, EW, Cyber Warfare, intelligence and net-centric warfare, unmanned systems and robotics, and homeland defense. Written by experienced defense journalists from different nations, with contribution by analysts specializing in different fields, Defense Update provides comprehensive coverage of specific defense related topics, including Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV), Future Combat Systems, Aerospace – and unmanned systems as well as robotics and Precision Strike weapons. It also covers in-depth analysis of developing trends in Command, Control, Communications and Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).


    International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management

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    IJRAM is an interdisciplinary and refereed journal that provides cross learning between: •Different business and economics, as well as scientific and technological, disciplines •Energy industries, environmental and ecological systems •Safety, public health and medical services •Software services, reliability and safety


    Homeland Security Research Corporation

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    HSRC provides premium off-the-shelf market reports on present and emerging technologies and industry expertise, enabling global clients to gain time-critical insight into business opportunities. All reports include in-depth information and analysis of emerging markets, technologies, and industries broken down by geography, market, vertical, technology, product, and revenue stream. Our reports support Homeland Security & Public Safety communities worldwide in their strategic decision-making process, providing up-to-date market knowledge, analysis, and insights. HSRC offers customized research services geared towards providing our clients with clear, actionable recommendations designed to empower decision-making and to help exploit emerging opportunities in the market. The customized research services provide a deep analysis of specific markets and eco-systems, target geographies, strategic segments and verticals, competitor analysis and technological benchmarks. The custom research services are provided as an ad hoc assignment or as an ongoing service.


    International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics

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    IJSTL is an international peer-reviewed journal addressing all methodological aspects in the field of shipping and transport logistics, particularly those that require empirical or mathematical analysis with managerial implications. IJSTL is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality and methodologically rigorous research papers that address significant management issues pertinent to shipping/transport logistics. IJSTL also publishes informative and critical book reviews of newly published books with scholarly and practical contributions that advance the state-of-the-art of the theory and practice of shipping/transport logistics.


    Drastic News

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    The Drastic News website is your one-stop shop for all things Drones, Robotics, Automation, Security, Technology, Information and Communications. Be kept up-to-date with all the latest industry news and products. It is proudly produced by the publishers of the Australian Security Magazine and the Asia Pacific Security Magazine.


    International Journal of Emergency Management

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    In today's increasing globalised and connected world with rapidly advancing technologies and changing weather patterns, critical infrastructures and social structures are threatened by natural and manmade disasters. Planning for future possible emergencies is essential; their assessment and management equally so. IJEM provides a refereed international forum bringing the latest research to bear on the issues involved, with a focus on contingencies and emergencies as well as crisis and disaster management and planning.


    ARMSCOM.net

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    ARMSCOM.net is a B2B /B2G platform for brokers of military goods. ARMSCOM.net is dedicated for Aerospace and Defense Industry with database containing more than 4000 companies and 3400 defense industrial sectors. Add Company and Products Profiles. For more information e-mail: armscom.net@gmail.com or visit http://www.armscom.net, tel.: + 372 816 946 77


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    Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.


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    Copybook’s global military network is designed to facilitate business between defence contractors, governments and defence procurement companies worldwide. We cover the latest military news, developments, events, exhibitions and we help promote military products through working with specific military experts. If you supply to the military, you can simply add your company for free today. You can then network with other military suppliers, arrange meetings and network at leading military events worldwide. SIGN UP FOR FREE today! Copybook – Your Global Business Network


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    IJIDSS proposes and fosters discussion on the development of novel computational intelligence techniques and their application to support systems used by defence personnel. The scope of application covers strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the entire defence sector, covering areas such as intelligence gathering and analysis, capability assessment, tactics modelling and evaluation and logistics management as well as military systems integration and both semi-autonomous and autonomous systems.

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    Located just few minutes from the historical center of Florence and near all the major monuments of the Renaissance, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo has 331 guest rooms and is the city’s largest hotel. It can be easily reached by car thanks to its strategic location and is the ideal solution for events, meetings and conference of all types.

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    WHAT IS CPD?

    CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy, which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and structured. The most common definition is:

    ‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional competence’

    CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular CPD activities.

    Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to be upheld.

    CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured reading.

    CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

    There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their members to undertake CPD.

    For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards, legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

    CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

    TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

    Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ based.

    ‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning.

    ‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives. These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD through their preferred mode of learning.

    The majority of Input and Output based schemes actively encourage individuals to seek appropriate CPD activities independently.

    As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SAE Media Group can provide an indication of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

    GLOBAL CPD

    Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

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    We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@saemediagroup.com

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