Welcome to the 5th Annual Search and Rescue 2017 Summit
Co-Located with Arctic Patrol and Reconnaissance 2017
SAVING LIVES THROUGH COORDINATION, COOPERATION AND INNOVATION
The 5th Annual Search and Rescue 2017 Summit presents an important opportunity to form longterm relationships with fellow SAR operators, industry leaders and Subject Matter Experts who are driving change and innovation in the field of SAR operations, strategy and supply.SAR experts including Rear Admiral Larusson, Commander of the Icelandic Coastguard, will be delivering briefings on recent SAR missions, as well as technological and operational innovations; including solutions to the challenges of communicating at extreme latitudes and terrain, and of coordinating complex multi-agency/national missions.
This high-level meeting will also share crucial insight into the strategic elements of Search and Rescue, including planning, procurement and budget prioritisation. International attendees from the likes of the Norwegian, Canadian and UK Coast Guards, will look into the vessels and air platforms utilised in SAR missions, and how their capabilities can be augmented and adapted to meet certain mission requirements. Expert contributors from industry and NGO's will also provide updates on the use of Unmanned Systems in SAR operations, and the legislative hurdles that must be overcome before they can be utilised to their full potential.
2016 was a momentous year for Search and Rescue operators and suppliers alike and underlined that now, more than ever, international coordination and innovative solutions will be required in order to meet new challenges as they emerge.
Join the SAR community in Copenhagen this May to learn more about how we can coordinate, cooperate and innovate, together.
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2017 Expert Speaker Panel:
Director General
Icelandic Coast Guard
Chief Liaison Element Faroe Islands
Danish Defence Command
MRCC Rome
Italian Coast Guard
424 Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force
Head of International Liaison
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Deputy Head of Unit, Maritime Surveillance
European Maritime Safety Agency
Regional Supervisor Maritime SAR
Canadian Coast Guard
Chief of Police
Greenland Police Department
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Security Policy Division
Danish Ministry of Defence
Director General
Icelandic Coast Guard
Deputy Head Plans & Policy Department
Swedish Armed Forces
Deputy Commander
Danish Joint Arctic Command
Assistant Commissioner Central and Arctic Region
Canadian Coast Guard
Director General S&T Air Force and Navy
Defence Research and Development Canada
Chief Constable
Greenland Police
Search and Rescue: The Mediterranean Refugee Crisis
Wars in Iraq and Syria – and unrest in Libya and other parts of Africa – have spurred a large-scale exodus of refugees and migrants to Europe in the past few years.
Defence IQ looks into how Search and Rescue efforts are being undertaken...and what more needs to be done.
Key Topics and themes being addressed at Search and Rescue 2017:
Insight and expertise from Arctic LIVEX16, including lessons on: international interoperability, communication and mission coordination, and the performance of the latest SAR technology on the “front line”of operations.
Leading SAR experts presenting on key issues such as mass rescue, operating at maximum efficiency on a restricted budget and the latest technological developments.
Case studies on the Mediterranean migrant and refugee crisis and lessons learned in terms of operating procedures, training,and equipment procurement, all from senior SAR professionals who work “on the ground” in that theater currently.
Hear from the likes of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Icelandic Coast Guard and Italian Coast Guard on latest procurement requirements and technological/equipment priorities.
