Soldier Technology

Soldier Technology is one of the most exciting and interesting markets in the global defense industry. It seems that no other sector brings together more international entities under single or related technology platforms -- many being rapidly fielded directly into real-world tactical environments. The technologies being developed fall into a number of explosive parallel commercial markets, like mobile computing & communincations, battery and wearable power, knowledge management & complex event processing, and advanced materials. 

That's why it's so unfortunate that I will be unable to attend the Soldier Technology 2011 conference in London this 7-10 June. Sounds like a great event:

Soldier Technology brings together over 600 soldier modernisation programme managers and experts in a unique soldier systems industry forum. The event comprises 55+ in-depth presentations on pressing soldier modernisation issues, 4 interactive workshops, a fully interactive exhibition with 40+ exhibitors displaying the latest soldier systems and equipment. The event is running for the 10th time in 2011 and has become the industry's annual meeting place.

Get the full agenda here.