28. 11. 2024 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
On Wednesday, November 27, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) organised the third edition of the training activity on disruptive military technologies and practices. The training took place in the Knight’s Hall of Jable Castle in Mengeš.
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The programme included lectures on drone warfare, the role of AI in the battlefield, how international criminal law is handling technological advances and neuro-warfare.
Distinguished experts from leading institutions delivered the lectures, representing a unique blend of private and public sector insights. Participating lecturers came from Timtec Defense, the Jožef Štefan Institute (IJS), the Institute of Criminology at the Law Faculty in Ljubljana, and Georgetown University. The seminar included a pivotal presentation from a representative of the Military Technology, Research and Development Section of the Ministry of Defence, potentially marking the beginning of a promising collaboration with POTC.
Participants engaged in rich discussions, gaining valuable insights into the complex security challenges of the future and exploring innovative approaches to emerging technological threats. The interactive nature of the seminar allowed for meaningful dialogue between experts and attendees, fostering a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving military technology landscape.
All participants who completed the full training received an official certificate of participation, recognising their commitment to understanding these critical developments.
The organisers extend heartfelt thanks to the lecturers and participants for their exceptional engagement and thought-provoking discussions, which contributed to the seminar’s success.
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16. 10. 2024 | POTC, PR
After two successful outings, the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) is organising the third edition of the activity on disruptive military technologies and practices. The seminar will take place on November 27, 2024, at Jable Castle in Mengeš.
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The programme includes lectures on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, Slovenian-made drones, cybersecurity, neuroscience and its implications for modern warfare, as well as space technologies.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the security challenges of the future and have the opportunity to discuss new security approaches with leading experts.
Those who attend the entire seminar will receive an official certificate of participation. Registrations are open until November 10, 2024, and participation is free of charge. Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.
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8. 12. 2023 | Peace and security, POTC, PR, Security
On the 30th of November, the last training of 2023, the Disruptive Military Practices & Technologies Training, was held at POTC’s home base – Jable Castle, for a group of dedicated participants, mainly coming from the Slovenian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence.
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The aim of the training was to address the emergence of new technologies and practices in the security and defence field, which have the potential to disrupt. More concretely, the sessions focused on the following subjects:
- Space Weather: insights into the influence of space weather on critical infrastructure;
- Space Technologies and their Applications: the latest developments in space technologies and their practical applications in the defence sector;
- EU Technological Sovereignty: addressing the crucial topic of maintaining technological sovereignty within the European Union;
- The Disruptive Potential of AI in the Field of Security: understanding the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on national and international security.
The participants of the training had the chance to hear about and discuss important topics with leading lecturers whose insights were invaluable. The training was not short on new and emerging concepts and terms such as digital twins, rare earth mineral dependence, space storms, satellite flood mapping, failure prediction and information warfare.
With this, POTC’s training activities for 2023 have been concluded. We are more than pleased to have facilitated a wide array of training activities this year and are excited about what is coming in 2024.
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13. 11. 2023 | Peace and security, POTC, PR
On the 30th of November, the 1st solo edition of the Disruptive Military Practices & Technologies Training will be held at POTC’s home base – Jable Castle for a group of dedicated participants mainly coming from the Slovenian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence.
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The aim of the Disruptive Military Practices & Technologies Training is to address the emergence of new threats and opportunities in the security and defence field. More concretely, the sessions will focus on the following subjects:
- Space Weather: insights into the influence of space weather on critical infrastructure;
- Space Technologies and their Applications: the latest developments in space technologies and their practical applications in the defence sector;
- EU Technological Sovereignty: addressing the crucial topic of maintaining technological sovereignty within the European Union;
- The Disruptive Potential of AI in the Field of Security: understanding the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on national and international security.
The participants of the training will have the chance to hear about and discuss these important topics with leading lecturers whose insights are invaluable. The field of emerging technologies and their influence on our common security are topics that need addressing, especially because we live in an interconnected world where technology is developing exponentially while our human understanding of it seems to lagging behind.
The call for applications is extended until November 24th at the following link: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
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