International Speakers Announced for Defence Aviation Safety Conference 2020

London, United Kingdom, November 21, 2019 --(PR.com)-- As the only event solely dedicated to defence safety within military aviation, Defence Aviation Safety will offer a unique opportunity for leaders and experts to meet and share best practice that will save lives and protect capability.

Registration is live on the website and an early bird savings of £400 is available for bookings made before 13 December 2019: http://www.defenceaviationsafety.com/prcom2

The two-day event, which will convene in London on the 23 and 24 of April 2020, will host both UK and international military leaders and defence experts, providing delegates with the chance to network with and hear presentations from experts from around the world.

With this in mind, SMi Group is delighted to announce the following presentations from international speakers:

· Delivering a Total Systems Approach to Safety in Aviation
Presented by Major General Gunter Katz, Head of MAA, German Armed Forces

· Strategic Update from The Air Force Safety Center: Safeguarding Airmen – Protecting Resources and Preserving Combat Readiness
Presented by Major General John Rauch, Commander, US Air Force Safety Center, US Air Force

· Delivering Safe Air Systems for The US Navy
Presented by Rear Admiral Mark Leavitt, Commander, US Navy Safety Center

· Strengthening Certification Processes to Ensure Successful Airworthiness of Key Aviation Assets
Presented by Air Commodore Jason Agius, Director General, Defence Aviation Safety Authority, Australian Armed Forces

· Maximising Air Capability and Safety Through Certification, Airworthiness and Training
Presented by Colonel Anders Janson, Head of MAA, Swedish Armed Forces

· The Royal Norwegian Air Force’s Safety Priorities
Presented by Colonel Kjell Hauan, Flight Safety Inspector, Royal Norwegian Air Force

· Performance, Safety, Security and Interoperability of Air Platforms
Presented by Christian Jaeggi, Head of Certification Office, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS, Armasuisse Aeronautical Systems

There will also be a panel discussion on "Military Aviation Safety and Cyber Resilience" at the close of day 2, with panellists:

· Major General John Rauch, Commander, US Air Force Safety Center, US Air Force
· Major General Gunter Katz, Director General, German Military Aviation Authority
· Colonel Anders Janson, Director, Military Aviation Authority, Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters
· Richard Duriez, Armament & Aerospace Capabilities Directorate, NATO HQ

The full agenda and speaker line up can be viewed online at: http://www.defenceaviationsafety.com/prcom2

Defence Aviation Safety Conference
23–24 April 2020
London, UK

To sponsor or exhibit at the conference, please contact Sadia Malick on +44 (0) 207 827 6748 or smalick@smi-online.co.uk

About SMi Group:
Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on having access to the world's most forward-thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk