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CNECT @ GSOF Europe 2024

CNECT serves as an international platform that brings together acquisition representatives from the US and other governments, along with industry innovators.

Our CNECT program at 2024 GSOF Symposium Europe will feature 1:1 Meetings that will connect industry and government representatives through an application and selection process.

Available military/government meeting hosts are listed below, including critical priorities that their organization is seeking.

TO APPLY: Complete applications for the organizations you would like to meet with by 1700 ET on Friday, 20 SEPT 2024.

  • Applications for meetings are limited to GSOF Symposium Europe Exhibitors and Sponsors. 
  • Completion of an application does NOT guarantee selection for a meeting.

Applicants will be notified of their selection status by 1700 ET on Friday, 27 SEPT 2024.

Questions? Contact Mr. Bill Fleser at bfleser@gsof.org. 

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Available CNECT Meeting Hosts
Coming Soon... Romania & Hungary

United Kingdom Strategic Command

ORG: United Kingdom Strategic Command - Special Projects Capability Branch

Meeting Attendee: Kinetic Effects Requirements Manager

Top Priority Capabilities: Ammunition (Loitering munitions - one way attack out to 100km) / Demolition (Remote initiators)

Other Priority Capabilities: Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), Soldier Equipment Systems

APPLY

United Kingdom Ministry of Defence

ORG: 16 Air Assault Bde

Primary Mission Sets: Light Infantry Airborne and Air Manoeuvre 

Top Priority Capabilities: Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), Counter UAS, Protection from UAS (ie netting), Camouflage and Concealment from Air assets, Visual thermal optics.

Other Priority Capabilities: ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Soldier Equipment Systems, Soldier Survival, Visual Augmentation Systems

APPLY

International Special Training Center (ISTC)

ORG: International Special Training Center (ISTC)

Meeting Attendee: Commander

Mission: ISTC builds allied SOF readiness by providing elite specialized tactical training, strengthening the SOF network, and driving innovation among NATO Allies and Partners to prepare for current and future conflicts.

Top Capability Needs: 

Autonomous Systems - ISTC has the need to purchase Autonomous Systems (UAS and sUAS) that are approved for flying in Europe. 

Weapon Systems - Interested in procuring foreign (Soviet-era weapons systems)

Visual Augmentation Systems - ISTC is interested in increasing our visual augmentation aids to support CQB training

Electronic Warfare - ISTC requires EW systems that can mimic adversary systems to train on signature management. 

APPLY

Italian (ITA) SOCOM

ORG: ITA SOCOM

Meeting Attendee: Vice Admiral - ITA SOCOM Commander

Top Priority Capabilities: Weapons Systems

Other Priority Capabilities: Ammunition / Demolition, Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), C5 (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber), Ground Mobility, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Soldier Equipment Systems, Soldier Survival, Visual Augmentation Systems

APPLY

What is CNECT?

CNECT serves as an international platform that brings together acquisition representatives from the US and other governments, along with industry innovators.

Our programming is primarily conducted at prominent GSOF events and includes:

  • Curated meetings between industry and government representatives, providing a space for focused discussions and potential collaborations.
     
  • Exclusive forums where industry and government can engage in in-depth conversations on specific topics, fostering a deeper understanding and paving the way for innovative solutions.

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