Main Conference Day One 28th June, 2011

8:00 Registration and Coffee Registration and Coffee

8:45 Chairman’s Welcome Address Chairman’s Welcome Address

9:00 The Way Ahead for NATO’s Logistics Committee Huseyin Dirioz, Assistant Secretary General Defence Policy and Planning, NATO Headquarters, Co-Chairman, Logistics Committee, NATO Headquarters Don’t miss this presentation from one of the most influential figures in international logistics, as the co-chairman of the NATO logistics committee Ambassador Dirioz coordinates with all the top military logisticians from NATO countries. No one is better placed to give you insight into: The organization of the NATO logistics committee How NATO is approaching current challenges facing individual nations and the agency itself Sustaining an efficient supply chain in an austere economic environment Huseyin Dirioz Assistant Secretary General Defence Policy and Planning, NATO Headquarters, Co-Chairman, Logistics Committee, NATO Headquarters Ambassador Diriöz is a career diplomat who served his country for 30 years before he joined the NATO International Staff as Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning on 18 October 2010. He first joined the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1978 and served in Kabul and Strasbourg before attending the NATO Defence College in Rome in 1987/88. He then returned to the Ministry of [read more]

9:30 How US CENTCOM Approaches the Challenges of Mobility and Sustainment for Distributed Operations Scott Anderson, Deputy Director of Logistics and Engineering, US Central Command, US DoD Make sure you have your pass to benefit from this must-attend session where one of the top logistics leaders from the US DoD will give you insight into recent initiatives and programmes of record that are designed to increase supply chain efficiency, improve mobility and enhance sustainability for US forces. During this briefing you will learn: How CENTCOM is collaborating on major international logistics efforts What CENTCOM is doing to reduce costs and improve value for the end user How CENTCOM plans to enhance availability and deployability for US troops New programmes and procurement projects in the pipeline that you could assist with Scott Anderson Deputy Director of Logistics and Engineering, US Central Command, US DoD Scott M. Anderson, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Director of Logistics and Engineering, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The directorate is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, and synchronizing logistics and engineering at the operational and strategic levels in peace, crisis and war to support the USCENTCOM mission. Mr. Anders [read more]

10:00 Operational Lessons Learned from Afghanistan and Iraq Phil Armatage, Head of Governments and Mail Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT), Country Manager Iraq & Afghanistan , DHL Express Pete Demarest, Director, Strategic Development,U.S. COCOM, US Government Sales and Support Team, DHL Express More information to come on this high value session from one of the world’s leading third party logistics partners Phil Armatage Head of Governments and Mail Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT), Country Manager Iraq & Afghanistan , DHL Express Pete Demarest Director, Strategic Development,U.S. COCOM, US Government Sales and Support Team, DHL Express

10:30 Morning Coffee and Networking Morning Coffee and Networking

11:15 How Industry Can Better Support Military Logistics Operations Major General David Shouesmith (ret.), Vice President, PRTM Join this session to learn new ways and means to improve relationships between military and industry logisticians through collaboration, interdependence and effective support. This is a must-attend session if you work in military logistics. Major General David Shouesmith (ret.) Vice President, PRTM

11:45 UK Approaches to Interdependence for Coalition Operations Brigadier Rory Maxwell, Director, Defence Operations Logistics and Plans, DE&S, UK MoD Attend this session to find out about the UK’s approach to Total Support Force, an operational concept that will move forward key issues including interoperability, collective responsibility, cost, efficiency through interdependence where assets are shared, nations are more collaborative and multinational businesses play a major role in operations. This is a glimpse into the not so distant future, you can’t afford to miss it! Where we have come from What are the drivers for change? Where are we hoping to go? How does the UK hope to take this forward? Challenges Conclusions Brigadier Rory Maxwell Director, Defence Operations Logistics and Plans, DE&S, UK MoD Rory Maxwell joined the army at Sandhurst in 1981 and was commissioned into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in August of that year. Following regimental duty and a tour in Cyprus as an Infantry Platoon Commander he trained as an Ammunition technical Officer in 1984 and completed he first operational tour as an ATO in Belfast in 1986. A series of ammunition jobs kept him busy until he was posted as A [read more]

12:15 Alliance Operational Logistics Allan McLeod, Chief Combat Services Support, HQ ISAF Joint Command NATO (French Rapid Reaction Corps), Recently returned from operations in Afghanistan we are delighted to give you this opportunity to share some time with an outstanding military figure with recent experience he wants to share with you. During this exclusive briefing you will learn about: Current challenges of operating in Afghanistan for the commander What logisticians have been using and what they have not How industry could play a greater role in operations moving forward Allan McLeod Chief Combat Services Support, HQ ISAF Joint Command NATO (French Rapid Reaction Corps),

12:45 Panel Discussion – What will Interdependence Look Like in the 21st Century? Major General David Shouesmith (ret.), Vice President, PRTM Brigadier Rory Maxwell, Director, Defence Operations Logistics and Plans, DE&S, UK MoD Allan McLeod, Chief Combat Services Support, HQ ISAF Joint Command NATO (French Rapid Reaction Corps), Participate in this interactive discussion between senior speakers and audience, allowing you to receive answers to all your most pressing questions. During this 45 minute session you will be able to freely discuss: What is interdependence? How much shared responsibility is there among military, civilian and industry logisticians today? What does interdependence mean for all stakeholders? Major General David Shouesmith (ret.) Vice President, PRTM Brigadier Rory Maxwell Director, Defence Operations Logistics and Plans, DE&S, UK MoD Rory Maxwell joined the army at Sandhurst in 1981 and was commissioned into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in August of that year. Following regimental duty and a tour in Cyprus as an Infantry Platoon Commander he trained as an Ammunition technical Officer in 1984 and completed he first operational tour as an ATO in Belfast in 1986. A series of ammunition jobs kept him busy until he was posted as A [read more] Allan McLeod Chief Combat Services Support, HQ ISAF Joint Command NATO (French Rapid Reaction Corps),

13:15 Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking

14:30 Assessing the Advantages of Collective Logistics Bruno Cantin, Head of Defence Planning and Policy, NATO HQ Join Mr Cantin, one of the leading experts on military logistics, to find out what NATO is doing to improve collective logistics for member nations today. During this briefing you will find out about the advantages of multinational logistics through real-life case studies as well as having time to ask Mr Cantin your questions. You will learn: What collective logistics means to member nations Why collective logistics is a highly effective way to operate in modern operations The implications of collective logistics for the contractor Bruno Cantin Head of Defence Planning and Policy, NATO HQ

15:00 EU Logistics Update - the Delivery of Logistic Support in Comprehensive and Complex Scenarios Colonel Philippe Rives, Branch Chief Resources, Logistics Directorate, EU Military Staff With the EU playing an ever more important role in military operations through effective support there is no better time than now to find out about the organization of the EU military staff, its links to the wider military logistics community and why it is now focusing on civilian logistics operations. Make sure you join this new presentation to find out: The current leadership and organization of the EU military staff Why the EU military staff is focusing on civilian missions right now How the EU military staff interface with industry Colonel Philippe Rives Branch Chief Resources, Logistics Directorate, EU Military Staff

15:30 How France is Closing the Gap Between Acquisition and Support Patrick Dufour, Director, Service in Charge of Maintenance (SMCO), DGA We are pleased to give you this unique opportunity to spend time with one of the leading procurement figures from the French procurement agency DGA who oversees all maintenance contracting for France military force. Mr Dufour has over 500 staff and multiple procurement and sustainment projects he will talk to you about, you really can’t afford to miss this session: Organisation and mission of service in charge of maintenance, DGA Current sustainment and maintenance projects for DGA How France is improving support for the French warfighter Patrick Dufour Director, Service in Charge of Maintenance (SMCO), DGA Patrick Dufour is in charge of all maintenance projects for the DGA, the French procurement agency. He overseees over 500 staff and reports to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the French Armed Forces.

16:00 Afternoon Coffee and Networking Afternoon Coffee and Networking

Codification and Asset TrackingIntegrated Logistics Support Codification and Asset Tracking Integrated Logistics Support Chaired by: Multiservice Corporation

Codification and Asset TrackingIntegrated Logistics Support 16:30 The DNA of Modern Logistics – How Codification is Transforming Asset Tracking and Adding Value in Support of the Warfighter Codification and Asset Tracking George Bond, Head of UK NATO Codification and Chairman of NATO Allied Committee (AC) 135, Group of National Directors of Codification, Discover how information and data for logistics operations are designed and delivered in record time through effective codification, which in turn enables more effective asset tracking and visibility for the commander. No one is better placed than Mr Bond to give you the expert knowledge and updates from NATO on how this critical science is improving operational effectiveness. You will learn about: The organization and mission of the Group of National Directors of Codification How codification is driving innovation in asset tracking and improving operational efficiency What industry can do to assist in tagging, tracking and delivery of critical assets George Bond Head of UK NATO Codification and Chairman of NATO Allied Committee (AC) 135, Group of National Directors of Codification, Based in Kentigern House, Glasgow, UK NCB is the sole authority in the UK for all NATO Codification services and policy guidance. Integral to a succesful defence supply chain, UK NCB documents technical data and allocates NATO Stock Numbers based on Fit, Form and Function of an item of supply. The NATO Codification System (NCS) is the biggest, the best and most comprehensive codification [read more] 16:30 Case Study from BP Integrated Logistics Support More information will be available shortly on this highly relevant case study where efficiencies have been achieved across the supply chain by a major industry player.

Codification and Asset TrackingIntegrated Logistics Support 17:00 Roundtables Codification and Asset Tracking George Bond, Head of UK NATO Codification and Chairman of NATO Allied Committee (AC) 135, Group of National Directors of Codification, Gilles Vergenerie, Chief, Codification Branch, NAMSA Join these NEW sessions to get closer to your customers and peers as well as find out the latest information on this crucial topic area. You will have up to 1 hour with each topic leader to ensure you get all the answers and contacts you need! Unique Identification to Optimise Asset Tracking Increasing Asset Visibility George Bond Head of UK NATO Codification and Chairman of NATO Allied Committee (AC) 135, Group of National Directors of Codification, Based in Kentigern House, Glasgow, UK NCB is the sole authority in the UK for all NATO Codification services and policy guidance. Integral to a succesful defence supply chain, UK NCB documents technical data and allocates NATO Stock Numbers based on Fit, Form and Function of an item of supply. The NATO Codification System (NCS) is the biggest, the best and most comprehensive codification [read more] Gilles Vergenerie Chief, Codification Branch, NAMSA As the chief of the NAMSA codification branch Mr Vergnerie is responsible for developing the common language used to track and deliver vital assets for NAMSA members and creating an interface for suppliers. 17:00 Lessons Learned While Implementing a New Logistics Information System Integrated Logistics Support Radica Gareva PhD, State Advisor Communication, Systems and Logistics, Ministry of Defence Republic of Macedonia Lessons Learned While Implementing a New Logistics Information System Radica Gareva PhD State Advisor Communication, Systems and Logistics, Ministry of Defence Republic of Macedonia

17:30 Supporting Deployed Operators through Effective Integrated Logistics Support Integrated Logistics Support Col Jaroslav Schoen, Director, Logistics Division, Czech MoD There is no better way to follow Colonel Halenka’s presentation than to look at what the head of multinational logistics for the Czech MoD will do to support the country’s active role in the international community. During this briefing you will find out: The involvement of the Czech MoD in multinational logistics in 2012 How domestic change will impact investment in support to ongoing operations How the Czech MoD will involve contractors in future operations Col Jaroslav Schoen Director, Logistics Division, Czech MoD

18:00 Exhibition Drinks Reception Exhibition Drinks Reception