VIP engagement

Meaningful meetings | Powerful connections

AOC EW Europe offers exhibitors the opportunity to meet with visiting VIPs and Delegations. We are proud to attract delegations from all corners of the globe, with all major regions represented at the event each year:

The VIP audience includes top decision-makers and influencers who engage in procurement decisions, identify future requirements or gaps in capability, shape future policy and develop operational strategies.

2019 VIPs included...

Chief, Strategy Concept Development Branch, Republic of Korea Air Force
Chief of C4I Plans Section, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Chief Policy Section, NATO JEWCS
Commander EW and Cyber Training Regiment, Swiss Armed Forces
Deputy Director Joint 6, Austrian Joint Forces Command
Director, C4 Systems Planning Division, Japan Joint Staff Office
Director CIS & Cyber, EEAS/EU Military Staff
Director of Projects and Budget Division, Royal Thai Armed Forces
Director Plans and Policy Directorate, Cyber and Information Domain Service Headquarters, Germany
Director Staff, Chief Intel & ISR Systems, Spanish Defence Staff
Head C-UAS, Swedish Armed Forces
Head of Department, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Head of Test & Evaluation, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
SO1 Cyber Security, Kuwait Ministry of Defense

2018 VIPs included...

2* Chief of Armed Forces Command Support, Armed Forces Command Support (FUB), Swiss Armed Forces
2* Director of Office of Command and Control System, Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, Royal Thai Air Force
2* Director of Planning Office, Royal Thai Armed Forces
1* Assistant Director, Joint Air Power Competence Center, Netherlands
1* Director, Science & Technology, armasuisse, Switzerland
½* Director of R&D, MNSS, Hungary
½* Operations, Irish Defence Forces
½* Chief of EMW-PT, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force
½* Commander Swiss Armed Forces Electronic Warfare School, Swiss Armed Forces
½*Head of Military Operations and Doctrine Ewar, Command Support Organization (CSO), Center for Electronic Operation (CEOP), Swiss Armed Forces
½* Technical Manager of TF-X Project, Turkish Air Force
½* ACOS Cyber & Influence, Joint Forces Command, United Kingdom
½* Director, Joint Electronic Warfare Center, USA
½* Commander 28th Bomb Wing, United States Air Force

Further networking opportunities

VIPs and delegations from more than 20 countries were present at EWE 2019, with military/VIP attendance up 1.7% year-on-year. Government attendance grew by 6%.

With a combination of new and traditional markets represented in equal measure, our VIP engagement team work directly with exhibitors to create relevant, balanced programmes for each delegation. This helps to ensure suppliers of appropriate products and services are matched with potential customers. Participants in 2020 can expect an enhanced matchmaking service. All specific meeting requests will be forwarded to the VIPs and Delegations for their consideration and any that are accepted will be programmed accordingly.

The opportunity to meet and connect with VIP guests is not limited to exhibitors and sponsors. A large proportion of military, government and VIP attendees attend the official offsite networking evening. Tickets are available to purchase for industry delegates and exhibition-only visitors.

Always a memorable affair, the event takes place offsite at a secret location in the host city. Don't forget to add your networking ticket during registration.