Location: Conference Hall E

Tuesday, 21 October 2025
- 09:00Visitors' registration
- 10:00 – 10:45Official Opening of the Conference and the International SIDEC Fair
- 14:00 – 15:30Strategy for the Development of the Defense Industry and Technological Base in the Republic of Slovenia (round table)
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
- 09:00Visitors' registration
- 10:00 – 12:00Future Technologies in R&D
- 14:00 – 15:45Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, 23 October 2025
- 09:00Visitors' registration
- 10:00 – 12:00Energy Efficiency and Resilience
- 14:00 – 16:20Cybersecurity
*The entire conference programme will be conducted in English without interpretation
Friday, 24 October 2025
- 10:00Solemn conclusion of the official part of SIDEC 2025
- 17:00Official closing of the SIDEC 2025 event
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
PANNEL: Wednesday, 22 october 2025 / MORNING
PANNEL: FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES (R&D)
Join us at the central event, where we will present key future technology trends in the field of defense and security. The panel will provide an in-depth overview of strategic guidelines shaped by leading European organizations, including the European Commission, the European Defence Agency (EDA), NATO, and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia. We will focus on strategic directions for the future of the defense industry, highlighting the need for collaboration between research, industrial, and political stakeholders at all levels – from research and development to the implementation of advanced defense technologies and their industrialization. At the same time, we will focus on political frameworks that shape defense in the EU, NATO, and Slovenia, and their crucial role in strengthening defense resilience, innovation, and technological progress.
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana will contribute with a presentation of key research platforms, including the newly established Defense and Security Platform, which enables cutting-edge research and development in the fields of defense and space technologies.







PANNEL: Wednesday, 22 october 2025 / AFTERNOON
PANNEL: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Join us for an event about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in defense. We will discuss the role of AI in training and simulations, where it enables the creation of realistic and adaptive learning environments and operational scenarios, which significantly improves the readiness of forces for diverse and complex situations. A more detailed presentation about the use of AI avatars for training direct communication in hostile situations is the keynote topic. The challenges of autonomous systems and awareness of their surroundings and spatial orientation are solved with AI by connecting to multitude of sensors and sensor data fusion in real time. This significantly improves situational awareness, with multi-domain data integration and use of advanced methods for detecting, recognizing and tracking objects while properly deciding in critical situations. You will connect with experts from industry, research and defense sectors and gain insight into future of AI in defense.





PANNEL: Thursday, 23 october 2025 / MORNING
PANNEL: ENERGY EFFICIENCY & RESILIENCE
Join us for a focused event on advanced energy solutions that bolster operational readiness and resilience in defense. We will highlight cutting-edge research in hydrogen, battery technologies, alternative fuels, and integrated multi-energy systems. These innovations aim to reduce logistical burdens, lower emissions, and ensure a reliable energy supply under demanding conditions. Hear how new approaches can minimize noise and thermal signatures, enhance off-grid capabilities, and ultimately strengthen mission effectiveness. Connect with experts from the defense, research, and industry sectors to help shape a cleaner, more secure future.




PANNEL: Thursday, 23 october 2025 / AFTERNOON
PANNEL: CYBER SECURITY
The panel on cybersecurity will cover a range of critical topics. Key discussions will include the role of cybersecurity in modern defence strategies, with insights from a EU official, and the opportunities for dual use in cybersecurity, focusing on how commercial sector achievements can be applied to defence, highlighted by the BRICO project. The current cyber threat landscape will be examined, addressing state-sponsored attacks and cyber espionage.
The Captech Cyber session will introduce the REMUDO project, a platform designed for situation awareness. Collaborative cyber defence initiatives, such as the Pesco CRRT project, will be discussed, emphasizing the development of a common cyber capability for responding to incidents and crises. Additionally, the challenges of cybersecurity in critical infrastructure during the quantum computing era will be addressed.










*The organizer reserves the right to change the programme. The entire Conference Programme will be conducted in English without interpretation.