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- DATE: Thu 22 October 2026
- VENUE: PVA EXPO PRAGUE
- OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English
- FORMAT: International Conference
- PROGRAMME
- CONFERENCE FREE REGISTRATION
- EVENT is part of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026
Future Command and Control (FC2) Conference 2026 - Mastering the Electromagnetic Environment
Conference Context and Background
Following the successful Future C2 (FC2) conference in 2024, the FC2 brand returns to the Future Forces Forum 2026 with a highly specialised focus. Current global conflicts and technological advances make clear that the Electromagnetic Environment (EME) has become a decisive factor in modern warfare. Where electromagnetic spectrum activities were once regarded primarily as combat support functions, they are now seen as a force multiplier with the potential to significantly influence all joint functions, including command and control (C2).
The conference responds to the dynamic transformation of the security and operational environment, where the boundaries between military and civilian activities in the electromagnetic spectrum are becoming increasingly blurred. The goal of FC2 2026 is to discuss strategies, technologies, and procedures that will ensure the technological superiority and resilience of the state and the armed forces in the era of hybrid threats.
Objectives and Strategic Significance
The main purpose of the conference is to highlight the critical importance of gaining superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum at a given time and place.
The conference focuses on:
- Integrating electromagnetic operations (EMO) into the concept of multi-domain operations.
- Building cross-sectoral resilience that links military capabilities with the protection of critical civilian infrastructure.
- Information sharing and coordination among the military, government, and industry — not only in times of war but also in peacetime (including peacetime crises).
- Military spectrum management as the cornerstone for creating a Recognised Electromagnetic Picture.
Main Thematic Blocks (Panels)
I. Strategies, Doctrines, and Trends in the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Focus on doctrinal changes shaped by activities in the EMS, such as electromagnetic and navigation warfare, signals intelligence, and the suppression of air defence. The discussion will examine approaches to maintaining dominance in the era of hybrid threats and the challenges of spectrum sharing between military and civilian actors.
II. Interdisciplinary Resilience: A Challenge for Military and Civilian Practice
Analysis of the tactical and strategic aspects of electromagnetic attack and defence, with an emphasis on critical infrastructure protection. A key topic is coordination between the military and the civilian sector in building stability and defence against deliberate interference in the EMS, including the role of the defence industry in maintaining long-term resilience.
III. ISTAR and Support for Electromagnetic Operations
Integration of reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition to ensure real-time situational awareness. Emphasis is placed on data fusion, automated analysis, and the use of advanced technologies to create a common operational picture, with due regard for the legal and ethical dimensions of sensitive data handling.
IV. Research, Development, and Innovation for Technological Superiority
Linking academia, startups, and industry. Focus on trends such as directed-energy weapons, quantum sensors, and artificial intelligence in electronic warfare. The panel will also discuss challenges in the areas of standardisation, certification, and technology transfer from laboratory to battlefield.
The panel will additionally address the security and legal aspects of spectrum use — including EMS regulation and management, personal data protection, and cyber-spectral threats. It will examine liability for damages caused by EMS operations in the context of international law, and the importance of transparency in military activities for maintaining public trust.
Side Events and Networking
The conference features a rich programme of side events, including:
- A technology exhibition where leading defence industry firms and innovative startups will present their solutions.
- Networking platforms for direct interaction between experts from the armed forces of NATO and partner nations, government officials, academic researchers, and representatives of the security industry.
Concluding Framework (Vision 2035+)
The FC2 2026 conference aims to formulate recommendations for strategic direction that will enable stakeholders to address threats and risks related to the electromagnetic environment and the activities of military forces within it over the coming decade. The outcomes of the discussions should contribute to better preparedness for high-intensity conflicts, where the ability to “see sooner and understand faster” in the electromagnetic spectrum will determine survival and victory.
Programme
| 9.30 - 10.00 | Opening and Keynote Address |
| 10.00 - 11.15 | SESSION I - Strategies, Doctrines, and Trends in EMS Multi-domain operations and dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum |
| 11.15 - 11.45 | Coffee Break |
| 11.45 - 12.45 | SESSION II - Interdisciplinary Resilience and Infrastructure Protection Navigation warfare, signals intelligence, and the coexistence of military and civilian actors |
| 12.45 - 13.45 | Lunch & Future Forces Exhibition Tour |
| 13.45 - 14.45 | SESSION III - ISTAR and Support for Electromagnetic Operations Situational awareness (REMP), analysis automation, and interoperability |
| 14.45 - 15.30 | SESSION IV - Innovation, Research, and Security/Legal Aspects Directed-energy weapons, the role of startups, spectrum management, and ethics |
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