CNECT Program

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 the deadline listed for each organization.

Applications for meetings are limited to GSOF Symposium Europe Exhibitors, Sponsors, and G-CAS Presenters
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.

USSOCOM J6

ORG: USSOCOM / USA - J6

Meeting Attendee: Colonel - USSOCOM Deputy J6 / CIO

USSOCOM Mission: USSOCOM develops and employs the world’s finest SOF to conduct global special operations and activities as part of the Joint Force, in concert with the U.S. government interagency, allies, and partners to support persistent,
networked, and distributed combatant command operations and campaigns against state and non‑state actors to protect and advance U.S. policies and objectives

Top Priority Capabilities: Advanced Analytics (AI/ML), Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), C5 (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber)

Specific Capability Needs: Interested in focusing on AI, Zero Trust, SATCOM, and Cybersecurity

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Wednesday, 25 SEP at 1700 ET

Greece (GRC) Special Warfare Command (SWC)

ORG: Greece (GRC) Special Warfare Command (SWC)

Meeting Attendee: GRC Special Warfare Command Commander

GRC SWC Mission: SWC mission is:

To prepare SOF Units to deploy and act accordingly to any challenge.
To train and evaluate SOF in accordance with National and NATO's standards.
To plan and conduct wide range of special forces operations resulting from NATO's bilateral and multilateral liabilities as well as from National Operational Planning.

Top Priority Capability: Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), C5 (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber), EOD & C-IED Systems, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Visual Augmentation Systems

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Wednesday, 25 SEP at 1700 ET

NCI Agency (NATO)

ORG: NCI Agency (NATO)

Meeting Attendee: Senior Engineer SATCOM

Top Priority Capability: C5 (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber), Ground Mobility

Specific Capability Needs: Large and Small form factor, low SWaP satellite communications equipment. Rugged routing and switching. All wireless communications including HCLOS, DLOS, BLOS. Light to Medium Tactical vehicles for comms equipment. Satellite bandwidth and services. Satellite capacity buying tools. SATCOM network monitor and control software.

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Tuesday, 24 SEP at 1700 ET

First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army

ORG: First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army

Mission: The First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army, which specializes in special reconnaissance and direct action missions, is one of the special operations forces under the Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command.

Top Priority Capabilities: Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), Ground Mobility, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Soldier Equipment Systems, Soldier Survival, Visual Augmentation Systems, Weapons Systems

Specific Capability Needs: Special Operations Mission Essential Equipment focusing on Night Fighting / Thermal imaging systems, C5, ISTAR, autonomous equipment, counter surveillance, counter IED and EW, advanced light infantry weaponry and protective equipment.

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Tuesday, 24 SEP at 1700 ET

Slovak Republic SOF (SVK SOF)

ORG: SVK SOF

Top Priority Capabilities: See Complete SVK SOF Capabilities Requirements

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Tuesday, 24 SEP at 1700 ET

SOFCOM / ROU

ORG: SOFCOM / ROU

Meeting Attendee: Director

Top Priority Capabilities: Ammunition/ Demolition, Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), EOD & C-IED Systems, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Maritime Systems, Soldier Equipment Systems, Weapons Systems

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Tuesday, 24 SEP at 1700 ET

Netherlands Aerospace Centre

ORG: Netherlands Aerospace Centre

Meeting Attendee: Defense Liaison

Mission: NLR is a non profit, Aerospace focused knowledge institute. We work with the NL MOD on new capabilities, such as new payloads for drones, new CONOPs regarding SOF and SOFAIR, simulation and training support, etc.

Specific Capability Needs: (counter) EW, C-UAS, ISR automation, (counter) cognitive warfare capabilities, MDO training, MDO CONOPS

Top Priority Capabilities: Advanced Analytics (AI/ML), Autonomous Systems (UAVs/USVs/UGRs/USVs), Aviation, Electronic Warfare, EOD / C-IED, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Reconnaissance), Soldier Survival, Visual Augmentation Systems, Weapons Systems

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON
Tuesday, 24 SEP at 1700 ET

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.