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Network Enabled
CApability
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1st-2nd
FEB
2017Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy
PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE HALF-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday 31st January 2017, Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy
How to do Business with the Italian Defence Forces
08.30 – 12.00
Workshop Leader: Colonel (Ret’d) Giuseppe Morabito, Director, NATO Defence College Foundation
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
• High level Italian support with key updates focused on the Forza
NEC programme
• Keynote sessions from US Army Europe. US EUCOM, NATO,
SHAPE, Norway and the Netherlands
• Technology demonstrations details involved in delivering NEC
capability and superiority
• The only dedicated event on NEC in Europe
• Exclusive workshop dedicated on how to do business with the
Italian Defence Forces
HOST NATION KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
General (Ret’d) Vincenzo Camporini, Vice President, Istituto Affari
Internazionali, Former Italian Chief of Defence General Staff
Lieutenant General Paolo Ruggiero, Deputy Commander of the
NATO Land Command, Italian Army
Major General Antonio Bettelli, Commander Italian Army Aviation,
Italian Army
Dr. Alessandro Ungaro, Research Fellow,
Istituto Affari Internazionali
REGIONAL EXPERTS SPEAKERS:
Brigadier General Christos Athanasiadis, Assistant Chief of Staff
for the JCyber Division, SHAPE, Hellenic Army
Colonel Richard Wilgos, Director J6 – C4/Cyber, US EUCOM
Colonel Carl J Worthington, Commander 2nd Signal Brigade,
US Army Europe
Dr. John L Mahaffey, PhD, Senior Scientist,
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Major Wouter Alexander Samson, Manoeuvre Centre of
Knowledge, Department of Defence, Royal Dutch Army
Major Ola Petter Odden, Norwegian Army Combat Lab,
Norwegian Army Land Warfare Centre, Norwegian Armed Forces

2. Network Enabled Capability Technology
Day One 1st February 2017 www.networkenabledcapability.com
8.00 Conference Registration and Informal Introduction
8.45 Chairman’s Opening Address
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander, Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
9.00 How The “Forza NEC” Programme Will Impact The Future Of
Operational Effectiveness Of The Italian Armed Forces
•Network enabled capability technology as a solution to
quantitative problems
•Optimizing budget resources for implemented research to
always keep a technological advantage on your adversary
•Increasing decision making freedom for deployed troops to
achieve better results
General (Ret’d) Vincenzo Camporini, Vice President, Istituto Affari
Internazionali, Former Italian Chief of Defence General Staff
9.40 How NATO Integrates Network Enabled Capability Technology
Across The Land Forces
•Optimizing Command and Control during combat missions
•Maximising communication systems to improve decision making
during live operations
•Improving data management during joint operations
Lieutenant General Paolo Ruggiero, Deputy Commander NATO
Land Command, Italian Army
10.20 Morning Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Area
10.50 The US’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) Program: Creating Network
Centric Concepts For A Multi-mission Combat System (MMCS)
•Capability to rapidly project a dominant ground force
anywhere in the world within days
•Delivering multi-functional, multi-mission re-configurable
system of systems to maximise joint interoperability, strategic
transportability and commonality of mission roles
Colonel Carl J Worthington, Commander 2nd Signal Brigade,
US Army Europe
11.30 Session Reserved for Sponsor
12.10 Italy’s “Forza NEC” Programme; Optimizing The Future Of Tactical
Warfare
•The role of the Pinerolo Brigade in developing the Forza NEC
programme and the Soldato Futuro project
•Achieving NEC capabilities by producing new integrated assets
•Improving interoperability in joint environments
•Data management by means of smart software
Senior Representative, Pinerolo Brigade,
Italian Army
12.50 Networking Lunch
1.50 PANEL DISCUSSION: NEC As A Capability Enhancement
For Modern Day Operations
•The future developments of NEC with regards
to the Italian Army Aviation
•How US Army Europe can deploy a more capable
netcentric forces
•The Norwegian Army optimises signal connections for its
armed forces
•Improved network enabled capabilities for the dismounted
foot soldier in the Royal Netherlands Army
Major General Antonio Bettelli, Commander Italian Army
Aviation, Italian Army
Colonel Carl J Worthington, Commander 2nd Signal Brigade,
US Army Europe
Major Ola Petter Odden, Norwegian Army Combat Lab,
Norwegian Army Land Warfare Centre, Norwegian Armed Forces
Major Wouter Samson, Doctrine C4I, Manoeuvre Center of
Knowledge, Manoeuvre Center of Excellence,
Royal Netherlands Army
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
2.30 Session Reserved for Sponsor
3.10 Afternoon Tea In Exhibition Area
3.40 Incorporating Cyber Into the NATO Military Structure
•NATO’s cyber structure
•Locate and eliminate threats
•Cyber situational awareness
Brigadier General Christos Anthanasiadis, Assistant Chief of Staff
for the JCyber Division, SHAPE, Greek Army
4.20 How the “V409 Network Enabled Capabilities” Programme
Supports the Integration of network Enabled Capabilities for the
Netherlands Armed Forces
•Implementing a step by step modernisation and transformation
•Develop a high-quality and technologically advanced military
contribution to international - joint, combined and multinational
operations across the full spectrum of military
•The Improved Operational Soldier System (VOSS) programme
Major Wouter Samson, Doctrine C4I, Manoeuvre Center of
Knowledge, Manoeuvre Center of Excellence,
Royal Netherlands Army
5.00 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
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8.30 Registration & Coffee
9.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
9.10 Improving Helicopters Capabilities In Battlefield Scenarios
Implementing NEC Technologies
•Strengthening C2 capabilities: Maximising communication with
ground troops and operation room
•Increasing striking precision
•Maximising manoeuvre during live operations
Major General Antonio Bettelli, Commander Italian Army
Aviation, Italian Army
9.50 How US EUCOM Is Utilizing Network Enabled Capability
Technology To Deploy A More Capable Force
•Optimising the European theatre’s C4 and cyber joint and
combined operating environment
•“Operationalizing” the joint cyber center capabilities
(synchronization and integration)
•Improving command and control utilizing netcentric capabilities
Colonel Richard Wilgos, Director J6 C4/Cyber, US EUCOM
10.30 Morning Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Area
11.00 Panel Discussion: The Italian Armed Forces NEC Roadmap For
New Acquisitions and Equipment Upgrades
•Current goals and objectives of the Italian Army
•Future developments and challenges of the Forza NEC
programme
•How the Forza NEC programme will deliver a more advanced
force to face existing and future threats
Major General Antonio Bettelli, Commander Italian Army
Aviation, Italian Army
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
Lieutenant General Paolo Ruggiero, Deputy Commander NATO
Land Command, Italian Army
Senior Representative, Pinerolo Brigade,
Italian Army
Dr. Alessandro Ungaro, Research Fellow,
Istituto Affari Internazionali
11.40 Session Reserved for Event Sponsor
12.20 Networking Lunch
1.20 Norwegian Network Enabled Capability Activities
•Mobile broadband network nodes
•Joint fires interoperability
•Anti-Acess / Area Denial (A2/AD) programme
•Armoured fighting vehicle network enabled capabilities
Major Ola Petter Odden, Norwegian Army Combat Lab,
Norwegian Army Land Warfare Centre,
Norwegian Armed Forces
2.00 Overcoming the Challenges of Netcentric Capability
Technology
•The fourth industrial revolution: “Industry 4.0”
•Fully unveiling the potential of netcentric capability technology
•Interforce interoperability effective and efficient data
management and cyber security in war-zone scenarios
Dr. Alessandro Ungaro, Researcher Security and Defence,
Istituto Affari Internazionali
2.40 Afternoon Tea In The Exhibition Area
3.10 The Present and Future Technological Advancements of Middle
Eastern Countries
•Procurement
•Research and Development
•Current capabilities and future objectives
Colonel (Ret’d) Giuseppe Morabito, Director, NATO Defense
College Foundation, Italian Army
3.50 Optimizing Command and Control By Integrating Network
Enabled Capability Assets
•Maximising land C2; maritime C2; joint C2; and special
operational forces (SOF) C2
•Increasing situational awareness; environmental functional
services; nuclear C2; chemical, biological, radiological and
nuclear (CBRN) defence
•Improving operational planning, C2 interoperability and data
exchange mechanisms
Dr. John Mahaffey, Senior Scientist, NATO C3 Agency
4.30 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Day Two
Lieutenant General Giorgio Battisti, Commander Italian Army
Training and Doctrine Command, Italian Army
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Network Enabled Capability Technology
www.networkenabledcapability.com Day Two 2nd February 2017

4. How to do Business with the
Italian Defence Forces
Workshop Leader:
Colonel (Ret’d) Giuseppe Morabito,
NATO Defence College Foundation
HALF-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Tuesday 31st January 2017
8.30 – 12.00
Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy
Workshop overview
The Italian “Forza NEC” programme represents one of the
main focus points and military investments of the Italian
Ministry of Defence, particularly of the Italian Army.
This workshop offers a comprehensive approach of the
Italian Ministry of Defence and the Italian Army, with the
aim of explaining the structure, operational procedures,
and current and future objectives. This represents a unique
opportunity for workshop participants to learn and gain
detailed information on how to best engage the MoD and
Italian Army when presenting a collaboration or project.
In this time of budget constraints and economic recession,
this workshop represents a one of a kind chance to
understand what the Italian Defence Forces need and
are aiming to achieve. This way industry representatives
and leaders after attending the workshop, can gain a
concrete advantage over the overall market.
Why should you attend this workshop?
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the Italian MoD
and the Italian army
• Understand how to optimise opportunities when
presenting collaborations or projects
• Learn how best to engage with your prospects and
foster relationships
• Ensure your offering fits with the Italian army/MoD’s
requirements and objectives
Agenda
08.30 Registration
09.00 Opening remarks and introductions
09.10 Session 1
Understanding the Italian Ministry of Defence
• Organisation
• Structure
• Current missions and objectives
09.40 Session 2
Understanding the Italian Army
• Organisation
• Structure
• Current missions and objectives
10.10 Coffee
10.40 Session 3
How to do Business with the Italian MoD
• Procurement
• Departments and Points of Contact
• Challenges
11.10 Session 4
How to do Business with the Italian army
• Procurement
• Departments and Points of Contact
• Challenges
11.40 Closing remarks
12.00 End of Workshop
About the workshop leader:
Colonel Giuseppe Morabito was born in Rome on 3rd
December 1959. He attended the 160th Course of the
Military Academy in Modena (1978-80), graduating as a
Second Lieutenant. In 1982, after completing two years
at the School of Applied Military Studies in Turin, he was
promoted to First Lieutenant.
Among many important roles in the Italian Army, Colonel
Morabito was assigned to the NATO Defense College, as
Director of the Middle East faculty, from July 2012 to July
2016.
Since July 2016 Colonel Morabito is a member of the
Institute for Global Security and International Affairs
(IGSDA), of the NATO Defense College Foundation (NDCF)
and of the Retired Italian Officers Federation ( UNUCI).

5. Forward Schedule
for Defence 2016-2017
OCTOBER 2016
Air Missile Defence Technology
24th - 25th October 2016
Prague, Czech Republic
Airborne ISR
26th - 27th October 2016
London, UK
NOVEMBER 2016
Global MilSatCom
8th - 10th November 2016
London, UK
Social Media in the Defence and
Military Sector
14th - 15th November 2016
London, UK
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability
23rd - 24th November 2016
London, UK
Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling
29th - 30th November 2016
Florence, Italy
JANUARY 2017
Maritime Reconnaissance and
Surveillance Technology
30th- 31st January 2017
Rome, Italy
FEBRUARY 2017
Mobile Deployable Communications
2nd - 3rd February 2017
Warsaw, Poland
Land Forces Simulation and Training
13th - 14th February 2017
London, UK
Border Security
15th - 16th February 2017
Rome, Italy
MARCH 2017
Future Soldier Technology
13th - 14th March 2017
London, UK
Future Armed Vehicles Situational
Awareness
29th - 30th March 2017
London, UK

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