Decoding digitalisation in defence
Watch a panel of industry experts discuss the justification of digitalisation in defence in this on-demand webinar
Achieve resilience with the right technology
The implementation of digitalisation is well underway in most of society, defence organisations included. But some are missing out due to slow adoption.
Defence agencies’ traditional working practices are battle proven, but they often operate independently, creating silos that hinder information sharing and collaboration.
In this webinar, a group of industry experts discusses several aspects of digitalisation in defence and answer pressing questions, including:
- What are the real benefits?
- Are the effort and upheaval worthwhile?
- What are the differences between digitisation and digitalisation?
- Is it realistic and practical to create digital twins of the defence world?
Watch the webinar now to gain valuable insights about digitalisation in defence.
Speakers
Maj. Gen. Erich Staudacher, GEAF (Ret.)
General Manager and Vice President EMEA
AFCEA Europe
Maj. Gen. Staudacher holds a master´s degree in aeronautical and space technology. He served in the German Air Force from 1974 to 2016 and held command at battalion, brigade and division levels. He joined the AFCEA International staff in 2017 and is a member of the Clausewitz Society advisory committee.
Richard Goodman
EMEA Defence Lead
Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division
Richard is a geography graduate with a background in geographic data production, software support and presales. His current role involves business development for Hexagon in defence, setting strategy, gaining market recognition within defence agencies and supporting the wider sales team and partners.
Veronica Guidetti
Project Officer of Emerging Digital Technologies
European Defence Agency
Veronica has a background in computer engineering and extensive experience in satellite remote sensing, European space programs and the application of innovative technologies in the defence and civil sectors. In 2023, she launched an EDA initiative focused on the use of digital twins for military operations.
Vasileios Katsampas, PhD
Principal Engineer
NATO Digital Staff
Vasileios graduated from the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) Academy in 1996 as an electronic communications engineer. In the HAF, he has served in the 114th Combat Wing, as an electronic warfare specialist, in the electronics directorate and on the support command.