Baltic Sea - A new security environment

After the continued Russian aggression in Ukraine and the accension of Sweden and Finland into NATO, the security situation in and around the Baltic Sea has undergone dramatic changes. This means an increased focus upon the Baltic Sea as the primary avenue for reinforcement of NATO countries neighbouring Russia. Furthermore, the Baltic Sea is gaining an increased importance as an area for both energy production and distribution for the Northern part of Europe. 

This conference will investigate both security issues, military challenges and technological solutions that can enhance the overall security situation in the Baltic Sea area. 

PROGRAMME (download programme)

08.30-09.00 Registration - networking - coffee/tea and light breakfast

09.00-09.10 Welcome by the Chairman of the Military Network in the Danish Society of Engineers

09.10-09.30 The Baltic Sea Security Situation. Keynote address by ambassador (ret.) to NATO, Moscow and Berlin, Carsten Søndergaard

09.30-10.45 FIRST SESSION: The Strategic Landscape

The strategic landscape in the Baltic Sea region is undergoing rapid transformations, marked by Finland´s and Sweden’s membership of the NATO alliance.

In this session, we dwell into the security dimensions resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine, examining the far-reaching implications for Baltic security. With a particular focus on the southern reaches of the Baltic Sea, and the Russian enclave Kaliningrad Oblast our discussion unravels the consequences for military security in and around the southern Baltic Sea.

Session moderated by Defence Analyst Hans Peter Michaelsen. 

Speakers:   

• Professor Maria Mälksoo , Centre for Military Studies, University of Copenhagen.
• PhD. Milosz J. Cordes , Associate Professor, DIS Study Abroad.
• Hans Tino Hansen , CEO Risk Intelligence.

10.15-10.45 Panel Debate with above experts

10.45-11.15 Break, networking and exhibitions

11.15-12.30 SECOND SESSION: Military challenges

The inclusion of Sweden in NATO provides a potential for closer military co-operation in the southern Baltic Sea area. In this session we look into military challenges and the different military capabilities the Southern Baltic states provide.

How do we ensure essential civilian and military Sea Lines of Communication to NATO countries in the Baltic Sea area. Where do the adjacent countries see military gaps and a potential for closer military cooperation?

Session moderated by Chairmann Torben Ørting Jørgensen, Folk & Sikkerhed

Speakers:

• Col. Ola Barvér, Defence Attache, Embassy of Sweden in Oslo.
• Major (PhD student), Esben Salling Larsen , DNK AF, Royal Danish Defence College, Centre for Joint Operations
• Commander s.g. Brian Svendsen (RDN) er ACOS N3, German Maritime Forces i Rostock 

12.00-12.30 Panel Debate with above experts

12.30-13.30 Lunch, networking and exhibitions

13.30-14.45 THIRD SESSION: Technological Solutions

The Southern Baltic Sea will see an extensive build-up of vital energy infrastructure in the coming years. Together with classical military tasks such as air, maritime and underwater surveillance and defence, this will increase the challenges for the Baltic Sea nations and their militaries.

In this session we will look into how industry can support surveillance and defence tasks in the Southern Baltic Sea area. Furthermore, we investigate NATO technology trends including the use of AI in developing a recognized joint operational picture. 

Session will be moderated by Senior Researcher (ret) Niels Krarup Hansen. 

Speakers:  

• Steen Søndergaard (PhD), Chief of Danish Defence Research Center at Danish MoD
• Morten Billing, Senior Director Group Business Development, Land & Air Systems, SAAB Systems 
• Lasse Krabbesmark, Product Manager, Protection of critical maritime infrastructure, SYSTEMATIC .
• Tim Lysholt Jensen, VP Products & Technology, Teledyne Marine Europe .

14.15-14.45 Panel Debate with above experts

14.45-15.00 Wrap up and closing remarks by Chairman of the Military Network in the Danish Society of Engineers.

15.00-16.00 Reception and networking

The following companies are registered as exhibitors at the conference:

• Systematic
• GlobalConnect
• Folk & Sikkerhed

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EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

There are a limited number of stands for sale.
The stands are located very strategically by the hall to the congress hall, which is the main area, where the registration takes place and where breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks take place. There is plenty of opportunity for conference participants to meet with the exhibitors.

4m2 stand without back wall - Price DKK 5,000

• Café table and 2 chairs
• Wireless wi-fi
• Logo, company and link to website at conference website
• Tickets and meals for a total of 2 people

Download Exhibitor Form, fill in, and send to Lone Høyrup, lh@ida.dk 

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