International Defence Conference 2023 kicks off in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Defence Conference (IDC 2023), got underway today at ADNOC Business Centre one day ahead of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), and the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX).
The one-day IDC 2023 is organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and in strategic partnership with Tawazun Council (Tawazun), under the theme “Adaption, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an age of Disruption.”
This year’s edition will see more than 1,800 participants, marking a growth of over 25 percent compared to the previous edition.
The conference will include four panel discussions that cover the social and economic impacts and risks of widespread adoption of new technologies, talent development and human capital management, and impact of emerging technologies on modern operations and the future of warfare.
More than 17 speakers are set to participate in the conference, including leaders, ministers, and senior officials in the defence sector from around the world.
