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We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Hyperwar Symposium, scheduled for October 3, 2023. This groundbreaking event, organized by the Royal Netherlands War Studies Association, promises to be a dynamic exploration of the most critical issues in modern warfare.

What is Hyperwar?
Hyperwar represents the next frontier in military strategy, encompassing a rapidly evolving landscape of technologies and tactics. It is a realm where Hypersonics, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & LAWS (Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems), technology transitions, improvised threats, swarming techniques, deterrence strategies, and ethical and societal implications converge to shape the future of conflict.

Moderator
Anna van Zoest - Director of Atlantische Commissie / Netherlands Atlantic Association

Confirmed Speakers
Air Commodore (Ret) Frans Osinga - Professor of War Studies at Leiden University Institute of Security and Global Affairs

Lieutenant General Dick C. van Ingen - Netherlands Military Representative to the NATO and European Union Military Committees

André Hoogstrate - Senior Research Engineer Optics Manufacturing at TNO

Wouter Halswijk - Senior Scientist Missile Systems at TNO

Captain Artiom van den Broek - PhD candidate at University of Twente with a focus on AI

Kenneth Payne - Professor of Strategy at King's College London

Mark Voskuijl - Professor of Weapon and Aviation systems at the Netherlands Defence Academy

Paul van Hooft - Senior Strategic Analyst at the HCSS

Lonneke Peperkamp - Professor of Military Ethics and Leadership at the Netherlands Defence Academy

Symposium program overview

Time

Element

Topic

Speaker

09:00

Reception

 

 

09:30

Opening

 

Major General Robert Adang

09:35

Scenesetter

Hyperwar

Air Commodore (Ret) Professor dr. Frans Osinga

09:55

Keynote

Hyperwar

Lieutenant General Dick van Ingen

10:15

Q&A

 

 

10:30

Break

 

 

10:40

Technology 1

Technology overview: Artificial Intelligence

Captain ir. Artiom van den Broek

11:10

Technology 2

Technology overview: Hypersonics

Wouter Halswijk MSc

11:40

Technology 3

Technology overview: Quantum

André Hoogstrate PhD.

12:10

Panel Q&A

 

 

12:30

Lunch

 

 

13:30

Keynote

Transition: Technology to Implications

Professor dr. Kenneth Payne

14:00

Implications 1

Operational: Swarming and Suicide Drones

Professor dr. ir. Mark Voskuijl

14:30

Implications 2

Strategic: Hyperwar & Nuclear Deterrence Stability

Dr. Paul van Hooft

15:00

Implications 3

Ethical and Societal Implications and Considerations

Dr. mr. Lonneke Peperkamp

15:30

Break

 

 

16:00

Panel Q&A

 

 

16:45

Closing remarks

 

Anna van Zoest MPhil (moderator)

17:00

Drinks

 

 

 

Interactive Sessions
Throughout the symposium, we will host engaging Q&A sessions, enabling both our in-person and online audiences to actively participate, pose questions, and contribute to the dialogue. Your insights and inquiries will be integral to the depth and breadth of our discussions. Upon completion of the symposium, we cordially invite you to join us for a social gathering at the venue location.

Hybrid Experience
This symposium will offer a unique hybrid experience. Attend in person to connect with fellow experts or join the live video feed from anywhere in the world to stay informed and engaged.

Register Now!

Secure your spot at this essential event by registering today! Limited seats are available for in-person attendance, and online access is open to a global audience. Don't miss the opportunity to be at the forefront of hyperwar discussions.

 

In december 2019 the Military Spectator publiced an article about hyperwar from Drs. H.H. Geveke. (The article is written in Dutch)

Mentimeter

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