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CEL 2023 Agenda

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06:15
  1. 5km run from the Hilton Warsaw City reception
    45 mins
08:00
  1. Registration and welcome coffee in exhibition area
    60 mins
08:55
  1. Chairman's opening remarks in Warsaw Hall 2 - 3
    5 mins
    David Garner
    Colonel David Garner, Assistant Head of Military Engineering - British Army
09:00
  1. Opening Address: How NATO plans will meet the expected future challenges in Eastern Europe
    15 mins
    Tomasz Kowalik
    Brigadier General Tomasz Kowalik, Deputy Chief of Staff Support - NATO Multinational Corps Northeast
09:30
  1. Delivering resiliency and autonomous capability for tomorrow’s Combat Engineer
    30 mins
    Randy Tymofichuk
    Randy Tymofichuk, Vice President and General Manager, Caterpillar Defense - CAT Defense
10:00
  1. EUCOM Update; changing the way we approach support in Europe
    30 mins
    Grant Morris
    Colonel Grant Morris, Deputy Director of Logistics - US European Command
10:30
  1. Morning coffee and networking in exhibition area
    45 mins
    Hosted by Rekord Hale Namiotowe Sp. z o.o
11:15
  1. Defence investment in Germany; future engineering and logistics programmes
    30 mins
    Andreas Goldbach
    Colonel Dr Andreas Goldbach, Branch Chief Mission Infrastructure - Bundeswehr
11:45
  1. Delivering at the speed of war
    30 mins
    Thibault Flament
    Thibault Flament, Managing Director - Europe - KVG
12:15
  1. Multinational logistics solutions in practice
    30 mins
    Roman Dufek
    Dr Roman Dufek, Head of Interoperability - Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre
12:45
  1. Lunch and networking in exhibition area
    90 mins
    Hosted by KVG
14:15
  1. Deploying infrastructure to maintain deployed forces quickly and securely in austere conditions
    30 mins
    Vidor Kis-Márton
    Vidor Kis-Márton, Chief Executive Officer - Continest Technologies
14:45
  1. The changing face of logistics, defining a new strategy to maximise resilience during unstable times
    30 mins
    Simon Hutchings
    Major General Simon Hutchings, Director Joint Support - UK MOD
15:15
  1. The need for increased readiness force support in a changing European security environment
    30 mins
    Christoph Schäfer
    Christoph Schäfer, VP Business Development - Ecolog Interntional FZE
15:45
  1. Afternoon coffee and networking in exhibition area
    45 mins
    Hosted by The Box Group
16:20
  1. Counter-mobility in the Future
    30 mins
    Matti Lampinen
    Colonel (ret.) Matti Lampinen, Senior Military Advisor - FORCIT DEFENCE
16:50
  1. Research and Development to counter future threats and provide technical operational support
    30 mins
    Pamela Kinnebrew
    Pamela Kinnebrew, Technical Director for Military Engineering - US Army Engineer Research and Development Center
17:20
  1. How robotics can augment our forward deployed solutions
    30 mins
    Dino Isasegi
    Dino Isasegi, Sales Manager - DOK-ING
17:50
  1. Engineering and Logistics Challenges in the Baltic Region
    20 mins
    Enno Mõts
    Brigadier General Enno Mõts
18:00
  1. Close of opening day and Chair's summary of key themes and lessons for the next two days
    5 mins
18:10
  1. Evening networking and drinks reception in exhibition area
    110 mins
    Hosted by CAT Defense
08:00
  1. Registration and welcome coffee
    480 mins
    Hosted by G-CON Sp. z o.o.
09:00
  1. Priorities for Joint Force Engineering in the Northern region of Europe
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Richard Blunt
    Colonel Richard Blunt, Branch Head Engineer Operations - NATO Joint Forces Command Brunssum
  2. Comprehensive approach to national defence: framework and enabler for the combat engineer preparations during peacetime
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Ainar Afanasjev
    Lieutenant Colonel Ainar Afanasjev, Chief Engineer - Estonian Defence Force
  3. NATO's operational energy concept and its impact on military logistics
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Wsewolod Rusow
    Wsewolod Rusow, Head of Research and Lessons Learned Division - NATO Energy Security COE
  4. Lessons identified from Ex DEFENDER 22
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Scott Gum
    Colonel Scott Gum, Chief of Theatre Movements Centre 21st TSC - US Army
09:30
  1. Bridging the gap
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Vincent Macrander
    Vincent Macrander, Sales Director International Business & Services - Bridge Systems - General Dynamics Land Systems – Bridge Systems
    Alexander Rieger
    Alexander Rieger, Rieger, Director Engineering – Bridge Systems - General Dynamics Land Systems – Bridge Systems
  2. Deployable camp solutions to maximise troop deployment efficiency
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Massimo Mazzella
    Miss Massimo Mazzella, Export Sales Manager - G&G Partners S.R.L
  3. Contractor supported fuel operations in the post Afghanistan context
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Gilbert Kearnes
    Gilbert Kearnes, Senior Vice President Defence and Government, - NCS Fuel
    Brian McMurry
    Brian McMurry, Sr. Directory Energy and Environmental Services - NCS Fuel
  4. Increasing readiness and vehicle availability through supply chain solutions.
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Jim Waring
    Jim Waring, Vice President Strategic Business Development - Crestwood Technology Group (CTG)
10:00
  1. Bridging interoperability without compromise – partnering with industry
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Martyn Bowden
    Martyn Bowden, Bridging and Propulsion Product Manager - Birdon UK Ltd
  2. Supporting military engineers with adaptive and multinational contracts
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    George Buckingham
    George Buckingham, Chief of the NSPA’s Acquisition Planning and Development Office - NSPA
  3. European fuels interoperability
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Michael Neaves
    Squadron Leader Michael Neaves, Logistics Staff Officer - European Air Group
  4. Situational awareness in logistics- lessons from the Ukraine conflict
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Sławomir Augustyn
    Colonel (Retd.) Professor Sławomir Augustyn, Project Manager, - Polish Military University of Technology, Department of Security, Logistics & Management
10:30
  1. Morning coffee and networking
    45 mins
    Hosted by WCTRON Sp. Z o.o
11:15
  1. Considerations for our future bridging requirements
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Elizabeth Miller
    Elizabeth Miller, Bridging Product Manager - PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support
  2. Exploring the limits of deployability
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Michael Neaves
    Squadron Leader Michael Neaves, Logistics Staff Officer - European Air Group
  3. Distribution and synchronisation of resources across Europe
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Oliver Stolley
    Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Stolley, Distribution Integration Branch Chief 21st TSC - US Army
  4. Logistics challenges for Germany
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Dirk Jordan
    Lieutenant Colonel Dirk Jordan, Log Policy SME - German Army
11:45
  1. Modular bridging and counter mobility support
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Theo Van Wijk
    Lt Col (Retd) Theo Van Wijk, Capture Manager - Janson Bridging International
  2. Mobile Infrastructure for Maintenance Repair and Operations
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Kristian Sevéus
    Kristian Sevéus, Chief Commercial Officer - KT-Shelter
  3. Providing proven, robust, ready to mobilize fuel systems designed for austere environments
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Charl Human
    Charl Human, Director - Fuelco
  4. Extending operational reach and prolong endurance using industry capacity
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Jason Trubenbach
    Jason Trubenbach, Director - Crowley Government Services
12:15
  1. Bi-lateral procurement through OCCAR for a NATO Wide Wet Gap Crossing solution.
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Will Stott
    Major Will Stott, Project Manager Military Engineering - British Army
  2. NATO Response Force certification; MILENG lessons identified
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Jens Kuester
    Colonel Jens Kuester, ACOS MILENG - 1 German/Netherlands Corps
  3. Growing a network of enablement to meet NATO’s future challenges.
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Elizabeth Purcell
    Air Commodore Elizabeth Purcell, Director Development - NATO JSEC
  4. Mobile logistics in rural vs urban locations
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Kristian Lubonja
    Major Kristian Lubonja, Chief of Supply Section - Albanian Armed Forces
12:45
  1. Lunch and networking
    90 mins
    Hosted by B&S World Supply
14:15
  1. Supercharging UK vehicle development
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Brad Hardwick
    Lieutenant Colonel Brad Hardwick, SO1 Military Engineering - British Army
  2. Researching deployable and sustainable solutions for austere operating environments
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Tom Decker
    Tom Decker, Operational Energy Program Manager
  3. Maximising training opportunities – Joint National/International CoEs
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Lee Daley
    Brigadier Lee Daley, Commandant Defence College of Logistics - UK MOD
  4. Cutting the confusion between engineer and logistician responsibilities
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Dan Harder
    Dan Harder, Research Civil Engineer - US Army Engineer Research and Development
    Stephaine Robert
    Stephaine Robert, Research Civil Engineer - US Army Engineer Research and Development
14:45
  1. Mobility support for battlefield operations
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Richard Beatson
    Richard Beatson, Business Development Director - Pearson Engineering
  2. Smart to the Future ' Current containerised solutions and 'Next-Gen' deployable infrastructure
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Lee Doherty
    Lee Doherty, Director of Business Development and Sales - Marshall Land Systems Ltd
  3. Expeditionary fuel storage and management solutions…Now & future forward
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Kandi Blick
    Kandi Blick, Senior Business Development Manager – Military - Western Global
  4. High quality, flexible solutions for camp services
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Marc Lemmermann
    Dr. Marc Lemmermann, VP Sales - Rheinmetall
15:15
  1. Military Bridging. Shortfalls in Europe and how research can close these gaps
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Dan Harder
    Dan Harder, Research Civil Engineer - US Army Engineer Research and Development
    Stephaine Robert
    Stephaine Robert, Research Civil Engineer - US Army Engineer Research and Development
  2. Environmental sustainability in military infrastructures
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Carsten Börner
    Lieutenant Colonel Carsten Börner, Staff Officer Mission Infrastructure - German Army
  3. Development of logistics within the transformation of the Polish armed forces
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Pawel Teodorczyk
    Colonel Pawel Teodorczyk, Chief Specialist Logistics Directorate, - Polish Armed Forces
  4. NFIU Poland; mission, role, tasks in Receiving Staging Onward Movement (RSOM) process.
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Dariusz Łukaszewski
    Lieutenant Colonel Dariusz Łukaszewski, Branch Head J4 - NATO Force Integration Unit Poland
15:45
  1. Coffee and networking
    45 mins
    Sponsored by PODTOWN 
16:30
  1. Shaping the physical terrain and deploying barriers
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Johannes Kranenburg
    Lieutenant Colonel Johannes Kranenburg, Head of Engineering Centre of Expertise - Netherlands Army Command
  2. Rapidly deployable camp facility solutions for austere environments
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    George Coutts
    George Coutts, Technical Officer, - NSPA
  3. The effect of COVID on logistic support solutions
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Luis Sanz Muñoz
    Brigadier General Luis Sanz Muñoz, Secretary General Logistics Command - Spanish Army
  4. Defining a logistics strategy for HNS using industry expertise
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Sylwester Buzalski
    Major Sylwester Buzalski, Chief of Host Nation Support - Polish Armed Forces
17:00
  1. Electromagnetic detection of multiple threats
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Raffaello Moroni
    Raffaello Moroni, Sales Manager - C.E.I.A S.p.A
  2. Solving the water challenge
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Andrew McClelland
    Andrew McClelland, Defence Business Development Manager - Parker Hannifin
  3. Exceptional logistics in exceptional times
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    George Nita
    George Nita, General Manager - Holleman
  4. Add green to your programme, tailored facilities management solutions
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Peter van Overbeek
    Peter van Overbeek, CEO - MSS International
17:30
  1. Developing the future of the military engineering capability of the German Army
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Torsten Wiegel
    Colonel Torsten Wiegel, Head of Department - Eng/C-IED Division (Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre) - German Army
  2. MILENG role: Theatre preparation vs Theatre activation
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Robert Wozniak
    Lieutenant Colonel Robert Wozniak, Staff Officer - SHAPE Infrastructure and Engineering Division
  3. Optimising transportation for military applications with partnerships
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Franck Verdierre
    Franck Verdierre, Chief of Transportation and Warehousing Division - NSPA
  4. Supporting Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP) though collaboration
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Alekss Tiltins
    Major Alekss Tiltins, J-4 Department Management Group Senior Expert (Planning & Development) - LVA National Armed Forces Joint Headquarters
09:00
  1. Hydraulic warfare; enabling mobility and increasing survivability
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Kate Staebell
    Ms Kate Staebell, Research Physical Scientist - US Army Engineer Research and Development
  2. The UK approach to Manoeuvre and Static Power Generation ' addressing the impending power gap.
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Adam Foley
    Lieutenant Colonel Adam Foley, SO1 Infrastructure - British Army
  3. Analysis of airfreight options for heavy equipment transport
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Harald Struzyna
    Lieutenant Colonel Harald Struzyna, Commanding Officer - Strategic Airlift Coordination Cell
  4. SACT capability development: A focus on logistics transformation
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Allen Rivera
    Captain (N) Allen Rivera, Branch Head Logistics and Sustainment - NATO Allied Command Transformation
09:30
  1. Enabling increased manoeuvring tempo in a high IED & Mine warfare arenas
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Shai Bar
    Shai Bar, Business Development Land Division - IAI-ELTA SYSTEMS Ltd
    Benny Abramovich
    Benny Abramovich, Head of Combat Engineering Systems Business Line - IAI-ELTA SYSTEMS Ltd
  2. Resilient and sustainable operational energy
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Bill Deringer
    Bill Deringer, Global Business Development Manager - CAT Defense
  3. Multimodal transport options for overcoming logistical challenges
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Jan Lindholm
    Jan Lindholm, Head of Sales - Wuhari Aviation (Deflog)
  4. A digital supply chain network for global defence
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Mark Jackson
    Mark Jackson, Logistics Solution Consultant and Defense - One Network Enterprises Inc
10:00
  1. NATO's new Mobility and Counter-mobility High Visibility Projects (HVPs)
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Endre Agocs
    Endre Agocs, Defence Investment Staff Officer - Defence Investment Division NATO
  2. Utilising deployable solar power systems in the SISFRON programme
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Fabio Luis Franca de Faria
    Major Fabio Luis Franca de Faria, Civil Engineer Professor - Brazilian Military Engineering Institute
  3. PESCO projects on supply and transport links across Europe
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Patrik Loosen
    Lieutenant Colonel Patrik Loosen, Military Mobility SME - German Army
  4. Humanitarian supply chain solutions
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Wojciech Piotrowicz
    Wojciech Piotrowicz, HUMLOG Institute Professor - Hanken University Finland
11:15
  1. In-depth: The UK Counter-mobility case study
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Mark Davies
    Major Mark Davies, SO2 Manouevre Support Close Support - British Army
  2. Mobile, robust and reliable tactical power solutions
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Noah Cotton
    Noah Cotton, Account Manager – Power Gen Defence - Cummins Power Generation
  3. Improving military mobility and supporting Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP) though collaboration
    30 mins
    • Stream C
  4. Enabling efficient transportation globally
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Hervé Braun
    Lieutenant Colonel Hervé Braun, Chief of Operations - Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE)
11:45
  1. A hidden threat: How to reduce the risk of blast traumatic brain injury (TBI)
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Scott Featherman
    Scott Featherman, Director of Business Development - ADG - AirBoss Defence Group
  2. Smart management systems in military camps – CAMP SUSTAIN
    30 mins
    • Stream B
  3. Sustaining combat capability through combat manufacturing
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Calum Stewart
    Calum Stewart, Director European Defence Programmes - SPEE3D
  4. Solving the logistics of sheltering solutions on the front lines
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Paul Wilcox
    Paul Wilcox, VP of Sales and Service - Creative Tent International, Inc
12:15
  1. Embedding interoperability in NATO Counter-mobility projects
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Chris Eyre
    Lieutenant Colonel Chris Eyre, Deputy Director - NATO MILENG CoE
  2. Prime power operations and maintenance in austere environments
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Alex Samad
    Alex Samad, Vice President - Middle East Operations - Louis Berger Services
  3. Growing a network of enablement to meet NATO's future challenges.
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    Elizabeth Purcell
    Air Commodore Elizabeth Purcell, Director Development - NATO JSEC
  4. UK Logistics Transformation Programmes
    30 mins
    • Stream D
    Mike Caldicott
    Brigadier Mike Caldicott, Head of Logistics Transformation - UK MOD
13:45
  1. Assuring mobility across the spectrum of conflict
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Yannick Le Gal
    Lieutenant Colonel Yannick Le Gal, Staff Officer - Engineering School - French Army
  2. Barrier construction during crisis: Engineers on the POL/BEL border
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Piotr Niwa
    Lieutenant Colonel Piotr Niwa, Senior Specialist MILENG - Polish Armed Forces
  3. Italy’s rail repair capability; The Italian Railway Engineer Regiment
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    • Stream D
    Vincenzo Carbone
    Lieutenant Colonel Vincenzo Carbone, Railway Engineer Regiment - Italian Army
  4. Italy’s rail repair capability; The Italian Railway Engineer Regiment
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    • Stream D
    Vincenzo Carbone
    Lieutenant Colonel Vincenzo Carbone, Railway Engineer Regiment - Italian Army
14:15
  1. UAS autonomy in the forward battlespace
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Ryan Kempley
    Dr Ryan Kempley, Founder - ISS Aerospace
  2. Specialist lighting solutions for camp infrastructure
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Marc David Schultz
    Marc David Schultz, Chief Operating Officer - SETOLITE Lichttechnik GmbH
  3. Assessing, repairing, and expanding railroad infrastructure for military mobility
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    • Stream D
    Abby Cisko
    Dr Abby Cisko, Faria, Civil Engineer Professor - Brazilian Military Engineering Institute
  4. Assessing, repairing, and expanding railroad infrastructure for military mobility
    30 mins
    • Stream C
    • Stream D
    Abby Cisko
    Dr Abby Cisko, Faria, Civil Engineer Professor - Brazilian Military Engineering Institute
14:45
  1. Lessons from industry: getting the best from robotics
    30 mins
    • Stream A
    Bob Jones
    Bob Jones, Combat System Chief - US Army Futures Command
  2. Engineer manoeuvring capabilities in Europe
    30 mins
    • Stream B
    Robert Budimir Bekan
    Major Robert Budimir Bekan, Engineer Battalion Commander - Croatian Army
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