The International Defence Conference (IDC 2023), held one day ahead of the Idex and Navdex exhibitions, has kicked off with the participation of over 1,800 participants, marking a growth of about 25% compared to the previous edition.

 

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, IDC 2023 is organised by Adnec Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and in strategic partnership with Tawazun Council (Tawazun).

 

The conference was inaugurated by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and held under the theme “Adaption, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an age of Disruption.” 

 

Four panel discussions

The conference includes four panel discussions that cover the social and economic impacts and risks of widespread adoption of new technologies, talent development and human capital management, and impact of emerging technologies on modern operations and the future of warfare. More than 17 speakers are participating in the conference, including leaders, ministers, and senior officials in the defence sector from around the world.

 

The first panel, titled “Promise and Peril,” covers the social and economic impacts and risks of widespread adoption of new technologies such as AI, neuro and biotechnology and extended reality.

 

The second panel, titled “Keeping Pace,” sheds light on how the increasing incorporation of advanced technologies in the workplace is changing approaches to talent development and human capital management.

 

Tech at the forefront

The third panel, titled “Tech at the Forefront,” discusses the impact of emerging technologies on modern operations and the future of warfare.

 

The fourth panel, titled “the Next Frontiers,” explores the human instinct to explore beyond the current dimensions of the terrestrial and physical world and expand the human footprint in both the space and digital domains.-- TradeArabia News Service