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Digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of defence, requiring military organisations, governments, and private sector to adapt rapidly to an increasingly complex, interconnected and contested security environment. Traditional models of national security are being redefined by revolutionary technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics, quantum computing, and autonomous systems, alongside the growing strategic importance of emerging operational domains, such as Space and Cyber.  As warfare evolves, the successful integration of cutting-edge technologies into defence operations is becoming critical for mission success.

Digital transformation also necessitates a profound shift in strategic thinking, organisational culture, operational frameworks and cross-sector collaboration. Therefore, the digitalisation of defence is not merely an option but an imperative in the modern security landscape. Governments and military organisations must embrace this process, and leverage digital technologies while mitigating associated risks. By integrating digital transformation into defence strategies and plans, nations and alliances can enhance security and resilience in an era where technological superiority, strategic foresight, and adaptability will provide a significant strategic advantage in an increasingly interconnected and contested global security landscape.

TechNet Europe 2025 aims to bring together military leaders, defence experts, government policymakers and technology innovators. Attendees will gain critical insights into how emerging technologies and digital transformations are reshaping defence operations, enhancing strategic decision making, and bolstering joint force capabilities across multiple operational domains.

Join us in shaping the future of Defence!

Topics addressed during TNE 25 will include: 

Multi-Domain Operations (MDO):

• • Integration and interoperability challenges across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains.
  • Enhancing command and control (C2) frameworks through technology-driven solutions.

Next-Generation Communication Networks (Beyond 5G):

• • Strategic implications of ultra-reliable, low-latency communication systems.
  • Security implications and resilience in future network architectures.

Hybrid and Secure Cloud Architectures:

• • Developing secure cloud environments for classified information sharing.
  • Strategies for mitigating vulnerabilities within cloud-based defence infrastructures.

Strategic Digital Transformation:

• • Comprehensive digitalisation strategies and best practices from NATO and European defence sectors.
  • Organisational change management in the era of digital innovation.

Data-Driven Operations:

• • Leveraging analytics and AI for predictive operations and actionable intelligence.
  • Challenges of big data governance, ethics, and privacy in defence contexts.

Advanced Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Border Security:

• • Utilisation of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and emerging reconnaissance technologies.
  • Integrated border management solutions enhanced by autonomous and unmanned systems.

Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs):

• • Quantum computing applications and their transformative impact on cryptography and secure communications.
  • Strategic foresight in identifying and adopting emerging technologies rapidly.

Hybrid Warfare and Counter-Influence Operations:

• • Combating misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda using digital countermeasures.
  • Technology-driven solutions for cognitive warfare and influence operation detection.

Cyber Security: Advanced Threats and Defence Mechanisms:

• • Cryptographic advancements and quantum-resistant security technologies.
  • Next-generation cybersecurity frameworks and proactive defence strategies.

Supply Chain Security and Stability:

• • Mitigating vulnerabilities within defence and critical industry supply chains.
  • Enhanced digital solutions for monitoring and ensuring logistical resilience.

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP):

• • Strengthening infrastructure resilience against hybrid, cyber, and physical threats.
  • Coordinated national and international approaches to protecting strategic assets.

Zero Trust Architectures:

• • Implementation and best practices for achieving robust zero-trust security models.
  • Lessons learned from defence sector applications and deployments.