MARS Platinum Partner MARS Gold Partner MARS Specialized Partners MARS is endorsed by FFF General Partner

FFF General R&D Partner FFF Partner

• DATE: Thu 20 – Fri 21 October 2016
• VENUE: PVA EXPO PRAHA
• OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English
• CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
• POSTER SESSION
• REGISTRATION
• SPEAKERS and VIP GUESTS
• EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM
• PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS

SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE

The goal of the Conference is to bring together experts from different areas to give an overview of the state-of-the-art and to present new research results and prospects of the development in the field of automated robotic, autonomous systems in future military/civil security operations, mechatronic systems. The Conference links industrialists to researchers and users across significant number of countries in an influential and extended network of people involved in the development, application and commercialization of these ultra-precision technologies.

MARS is the combination of enabling technologies brought together to reduce complexity through the adaptation of interdisciplinary techniques in production. Therefore the chosen topics for Conference include i.e.: Sensors, Advanced Automatic Control & Robotics, Design Manufacturing and Testing, Modelling and Simulating, Cyber Defence, Artificial Intelligence, Future Talents, etc.

The Conference proceedings will undergo Thomson Reuters evaluation for inclusion in the Web of Science database (Thomson Reuters). This will definitely increase the number of readers and citations.

Military Technical Institute - Platinum Partner of MARS Conference

MAIN TOPICS

1. Future Threats, Challenges and Opportunities of Advanced Robotic Systems

• Key Challenges of the Contemporary Research and Development
• Capability Development in Context of Future Operational Environment
• Man versus Machine
• Advanced Robotic Projects
• Future Environment, Technology and Impact on Society

2. Robotic Swarms and Autonomous Systems – Research, Development and (future) Application

• Robotic Swarms, Benefits, Treats and Challenges
• Important or Interesting Concepts and Experiments
• Concept of Future Robotic Swarm Warfare
• Modelling and Simulation in Capability Evaluation of Robotic Swarms
• Effectiveness and Reliability of Robotic Swarms

3. Modelling and Simulation of Intelligent Systems, AI, Research, Development and (future) Application

• Autonomous tactical Behaviour and Navigation
• Math Modelling and Simulation of AI Tasks
• Technology, Real Time Issue and Reality Gaps in Context of New Advanced AI Concepts
• Modelling and Simulation of Future Operational Tasks

4. Advanced Robotic Systems in Context of Future Warfare and Security – Concepts, Applications, Standards and Legislation

• Robotic Systems Strategy, Concepts and Implementation in all Operations Domains
• Advances in Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Future Military Operations
• The Role of the Robots and Foot Soldier in the Future Operational Environment
• Security, Use of Robotic Systems as Lethal Weapons, Safety of Aviation
• Ethical, Psychological, Legal and Operational Aspects, CIMIC
• CYBER Security (in Context of Robotic Applications)

PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN

• LTC Jan Mazal, Ph.D. – Researcher, University of Defence, CZE

HONORARY CHAIRMEN

• Mr. Tomáš Kuchta – Deputy Minister, Head of the Industrial Cooperation and Organisations Management Division, MoD, CZE
• COL Prof. Alexandr Štefek, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Vice-Rector for Research, University of Defence, CZE

MEMBERS

• Mr. Milan Rollo, Ph.D. – Researcher, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Mr. Vítězslav Hezký, Dipl. Eng. – Director of External Relations and Special Activities Department, Civil Aviation Authority, CZE
• Mr. Miroslav Švejda, Dipl. Eng., MA – Defence Policy and Strategy - Capabilities Development, Ministry of Defence, CZE
• Mr. Pavel Mikunda, Dipl. Eng. – Director of the Research and Development Center, VOP CZ s.p., CZE
• Mr. Tomáš Pustina – Civil Aviation Department, Ministry of Transport, CZE
• LTC Petr Šnajdárek – Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Branch, General Staff of ACR, CZE
• COL Petr Milčický, Ph.D., MSc. – Director of the Development of Troops Training Department, Genaral Staff, Armed Forces of the Czech Republic, CZE
• LTC Milan Podhorec, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of the Group of Military Intelligence and Electronic Warfare, University of Defence, CZE
• MAJ Petr Stodola, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Group of Military Intelligence and Electronic Warfare, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC Petr Františ, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Deputy Chief of the Department of Communication and Information Systems, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC Tomáš Túró, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of Combat and Special Vehicles, University of Defence, CZE
• MAJ Zbyněk Bureš, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of Communication and Information Systems, University of Defence, CZE
• MAJ Vlastimil Neumann, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of Combat and Special Vehicles, University of Defence, CZE
• CPT Dana Křišťálová, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Group of Military Intelligence and Electronic Warfare, University of Defence, CZE
• Mr. Dalibor Rozehnal, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of Aerospace and Rocket Technologies, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC Petr Farlík, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of AD Systems, University of Defence, CZE
• MAJ Václav Křivánek, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Department of AD Systems, University of Defence, CZE
• COL Vlastimil Malý, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of the Department of Communication and Information Systems, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC David Vališ, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Deputy Chief of the Department of Combat and Special Vehicles, University of Defence, CZE
• Mrs. Ivana Mokrá, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Member of the Management Department, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC Jan Zezula, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of Department of Leadership, University of Defence, CZE
• Mr. Libor Přeučil, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of the Intelligent and Mobile Robotics Group, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Prof. Dr. Petr Novák, Dipl. Eng. – VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CZE
• Prof. Vladimír Mostýn, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CZE
• Mr. Radomír Ščurek, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of the Department of Security Services, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, CZE
• Mr. Jiří Hlinka, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Vice-Dean for Outer Realtions, Collaboration with Industry, Brno University of Technology, CZE
• Mr. Robert Popela, Ph.D. – Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, CZE
• Mr. Zdeněk Truhlář, Dipl. Eng. – Director of Security Strategy and Administration, Prague Airport, CZE
• Mr. Martin Láska, Dipl. Eng. – Project Coordinator and Deputy of Technical Director, Military Technical Institute, CZE
• Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Loveček, M.Sc., PhD. – Head of Department of Security and Safety Research, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, SVK
• Mr. Andrej Velas, Assoc. prof., Ph.D. – Head of Department of Security Management, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, SVK
• Prof. Karol Balog, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Director – Institute of Safety, Environment and Quality (MTF), Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, SVK
• Prof. Dr. Michal Pěchouček, MSc. – Head of Agent Technology Center, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Dr. Yves Bergeon, Ph.D. – Écoles de Saint Cyr de Coetquidan, FRA
• Assoc. Prof. Jiří Vokřínek, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Assoc. Prof. Jan Faigl, Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Dr. Martin Saska, Dipl. Eng. – Head of Multi-Robot Systems Group at Department of Cybernetics, Czech Technical University in Prague, CZE
• Mr. Luděk Žalud, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng., Ph.D. – Head of the Department of Control and Instrumentation, Technical University in Brno, CZE
• Dr. Marcin Sosnowski, Dipl. Eng. – Institute of Technical Education and Safety, The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochova, POL
• Dr. Dalibor Procházka – Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies, University of Defence, CZE
• Dr. Josef Procházka, Dipl. Eng. – Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies, University of Defence, CZE
• LTC Jan Hodický, Ph.D. (CZE) – Doctrine Education and Training Branch Chief NATO M&S COE, Rome, IT
• Dr. Jan Roháč, Assoc.Prof., Dipl. Eng. – Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Dept. of Measurement, CZE
• Dr. Jan Holub, Assoc. Prof., Dipl. Eng. – Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Dept. of Measurement, CZE
• LTC Marek Hütter, Dipl. Eng. – Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic, CZE

MEDIA PARTNERS

Military Technology, Defence Procurement International, Europäische Sicherheit (European Security and Defence), Armádní Noviny (Army News), A-report, Army.cz, SoldierMod.com, Global Military Communications Magazine, Safety & Security International, Al Defaiya, CDIS Review, Military Systems & Technology, Copybook.com/military, Armscom.com, Al Musallh Magazine, Asian Military Review, Armada International, Fuerzas Militares del Mundo (Military World), Defence and Security of India, Advances in Military Technology, Defence and Security Alert, Special OPS, 21 Century Asian Arms Race, Cops Today International, DefenseConference.com, and other.

CONTACT FOR PARTICIPANTS

• LTC (Ret.) Jiří Štirba – Programme Director
  Email: stirba@future-forces-forum.org
• Mrs. Vendula Kučerová – Programme Production Manager
  Email: vendula@future-forces-forum.org
  Tel.: +420 277 007 761