Mr Matt Roper

Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, NATO Communications and Information Agency

Within the NCI Agency structure, the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Service Line (JISR SL) is a sub-element of the Directorate of Application Services (DAS). The JISR SL is currently made up of around 80 staff, across three different Agency locations – Brussels, Mons and The Hague. The JISR SL aims to continuously support the need to collect, process, exploit, and disseminate ISR data and information in a timely manner to those who need to know. The JISR SL is responsible to its customers for planning, coordinating and executing full lifecycle management activities in support of the JISR Cycle and associated services, including:

· Strategy, Policy, Doctrine and Concepts

· Standardization & Interoperability

· Requirements Analysis and Concept Development and Experimentation (CD&E)

· Design & Development

· Processes, Procedures, Tactics & Techniques

· System Acquisition, Implementation and Integration

· Transition and Service Operations (O&M)

Although JISR SL Services are geared to serve NATO Forces, they can also be used and adapted by NATO Nations and partners. The specific focus of JISR is to allow global interoperability within the NATO JISR domain and with external COIs.

The JISR SL significantly improves the operational effectiveness and efficiency of its customers through a wide range of coherent JISR services, supported by well-trained, highly knowledgeable and uniquely experienced staff, in four key JISR areas: Intelligence Applications Services, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Services, Electronic Warfare & Sensor Services and Geospatial Services.

Conference Day 1 | November 19

9:25 CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS

11:30 FIRESIDE CHAT: TRANSFORMING COMMAND AND CONTROL ACQUISITION: STRATEGIES OFR MODERNIZATION

Agile Acquisition Processes: Discuss the shift towards agile methodologies in acquiring command and control systems to enhance responsiveness to emerging threats.
Collaboration with Industry: Highlight partnerships with industry leaders to drive innovation and expedite the delivery of advanced capabilities.
Streamlined Approvals: Outline efforts to reduce bureaucratic hurdles in the acquisition process for faster deployment of C4ISR systems.

Conference Day 2 | November 20

8:55 CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS

9:00 OPENING KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: ITELLIGENCE INNOVATION IN C4ISR: DRIVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN JOINT OPERATIONS

• Integrating Intelligence into C4ISR Systems: Explore the role of advanced analytical tools and techniques in processing intelligence data and providing actionable insights to commanders in real-time, enabling rapid and informed responses to emerging threats and dynamic operational conditions.

• Enabling Joint C4ISR Operations: Highlight examples of intelligence-driven C4ISR initiatives that have improved joint force coordination, synchronization, and mission execution, enhancing unity of effort and achieving strategic objectives in complex and contested environments.

• Next-Generation Intelligence Tech for C4ISR: Discuss advancements in areas such as sensor integration, data fusion, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and their potential to revolutionize intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination within the C4ISR architecture.

11:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: ENABLING THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATIVE MISSION AUTONOMY THROUGH MOSA

14:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: FUTURE TRENDS IN CYBER WARFARE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS

Integration of AI and Machine Learning: How advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of cyber warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, including predictive analytics, autonomous systems, and decision-making algorithms
Emerging Threats and Countermeasures: Exploration of new cyber threats such as AI-driven cyberattacks, and the development of resilient strategies and technologies to counter these threats in the electromagnetic spectrum domain
Interoperability and Joint Operations: The role of interoperability among military branches and coalition partners in cyber warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, emphasizing joint training, standardization of protocols, and collaboration on defensive and offensive capabilities

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