On 15 June 2022, the NATO STO CSO held a special Symposium to celebrate 70 years of science and technology in NATO. The event, held at the OECD in Paris, brought together high-level NATO officials, military leaders, policy experts and industry stakeholders for wide-ranging discussions on the critical role that S&T play in advancing NATO’s technological edge – today, and in the years to come.
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NATO STO Symposium
15 June 2022
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Paris, France
Welcome remarks |
Mr. John-Mikal Størdal
Director, NATO STO Collaboration Support Office
(video) |
The geopolitical horizon: the future of defence in an uncertain world |
Mr. Camile Grand
NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment
(video) |
The future military requirements: what capabilities for what wars? |
General Philippe Lavigne
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation
(video) |
General Eric Autellet
French Deputy Chief of Defence
(video) |
What is the future of science and technology? |
Mr. Dale Reding
STO Office of the Chief Scientist, Scientific Advisor
(video) |
The Honorable Alan Shaffer and a Panel of Early-Career Scientists:
Dr. João Caetano (Portugal), Portuguese Air Force Research Center
Dr. Dominika Kosárová, (Czech Republic), University of Defence, Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies
Ms. Eleri Lillemäe (Estonia), Estonian Military Academy
Mr. Sven van Binsbergen (The Netherlands), TNO
(video) |
US and French national perspective exchange: S&T visions and challenges |
Mr. Jeff Singleton
US Army Director for Technology
Mr. Emmanuel Chiva
French MoD Director Defense Innovation Agency
(video) |
The innovation environment |
Mr. François Chopard, CEO, Starburst Aerospace
Mr. David Van Weel, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Emerging and Security Challenges
(video) |
The industry response and leveraging industry |
Mr. Andrew Wyckoff, OECD Director Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate
Mr. Eirik Lie, CEO Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS
Mr. Philippe Duhamel, Executive Vice-President Thales Group
(video) |
Closing remarks |
Dr. Bryan Wells
NATO Chief Scientist
(video) |
Published by STO |