The Only Conference Bringing Together Military, Humanitarian Groups, and Industry Leaders to Discuss and Improve Operations in EOD and Demining
23 - 24 September, 2025
| Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK
Day 2: Future Directions in EOD and C-IED: Emerging Trends and Technologies
8:15 am - 8:50 am
REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENTS
8:50 am - 9:00 am
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
9:00 am - 9:30 am
AI PROJECTS AT GICHD: CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE NEEDS
Armen Harutyunyan -
Head of Standards and Operations,
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
Evaluation of the technological capabilities of AI in demining operation.
Case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of AI applications in the field
Future directions and potential advancements in remote sensing technology
Armen Harutyunyan
Head of Standards and OperationsGeneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
9:30 am - 10:00 am
FUTURE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN EOD&S: GROUND AREA RECONNAISSANCE AND ASSURANCE (GARA)
Major Mark Fetters -
Future Counter-Explosive Ordnance Capability Lead,
British Army
Develop systems and solutions to detect and neutralise the Emplaced Explosive Ordnance (including UXO, Mines, and IEDs) threat
Increasingly remove the human from the explosive hazard
Enable freedom of manoeuvre at pace
10:00 am - 10:30 am
INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE DISCUSSION: INTEGRATING MINE ACTION WITH BROADER HUMANITARIAN DEVELOPMENT: A COLLABORATIVE LONG-TERM APPROACH
An innovative approach to financing mine clearance
Insights into the design and implementation of an integrated approach to mine action, and how such projects can serve as a model for future mine action projects
Understanding how development investment bonds can support long-term, sustainable mine action efforts
10:30 am - 11:00 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:00 am - 11:30 am
ADDRESSING CONTAMINATION: STRATEGIES AND SUCCESSES
Stephen Ingram -
Technical Advisor,
Mines Advisory Group International (MAG)
Lessons learned from 30 years of Mine Action Accidents
MAG field trials of Sensors, Mechanical Equipment and Detectors
HMA Operations from new conflicts; Syria or Lebanon
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
UNMANNED INNOVATION IN EOD AND C-IED OPERATIONS: UAVS AND COUNTER-EO SUCCESS
The use of UAV-mounted disruptors and sensors to identify and dispose of explosive devices with high precision and safety
Showcasing effective implementations of unmanned systems, including the integration of advanced electronic warfare capabilities
Exploring C-UAS with EOD robots to enhance operational effectiveness and protect personnel
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
AN S&T PERSPECTIVE: METAL DETECTION, RADAR AND INTEGRATION
Professor Tony Peyton -
Professor of Electromagnetic Tomography Engineering,
University of Manchester
Recent advancements in ground-penetrating radar and metal characterisation systems
Improving accuracy and reliability in sensing systems with Multi-Modal Detection
Challenges and Industry Collaboration: Quantifying and obtaining reliable test sensors & working with industry to advance technological developments
Professor Tony Peyton
Professor of Electromagnetic Tomography EngineeringUniversity of Manchester
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
UPDATE ON THREAT DYNAMICS FROM EXPLOSIVE-LADEN SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (S-UAS)
Senior Representative -
NATO Accredited,
C-IED Centre of Excellence
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
AFRICOM: HUMANITARIAN MINE ACTION IN AFRICA
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Irwin -
EOD/C-IED Branch Chief,
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Africa Command's initiatives to share counter-IED expertise and support local EOD capabilities
Training programs and collaborative efforts with local forces in Tanzania and other regions
Future Strategies in EOD Operation on the continent
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN IEDs AND CHALLENGES FACED BY OPERATORS
- Adapting to the evolution of explosive threats: what are the new developments in IEDs detected?
- Technical capabilities: how do different environments require improved adaptability of disposal equipment?
- Unmanned Systems in providing precise and accurate data, improving planning and post-clearance verification
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
REMOTE CONTROL & REMOTE VISION IN GLOBAL DEMINING
- The role of drones and AI in analysing data on mines
- Latest developments in the field and current technologies used to identify and remove mines
- Current challenges in demining across the globe
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
ENHANCING SECURITY AND EFFICIENCY IN STOCKPILE AND WEAPONS & AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT
Lee Moroney -
Director, Physical Security Stockpile Management (Pssm) & Regional Director (Eur,
Golden West Humanitarian Foundation
Implementing Physical Security & Stockpile Management (PSSM) & innovative approaches
Update on Current Programmes
Training practices for military personnel, police, and civilians to safely and efficiently remove UXO
Lee Moroney
Director, Physical Security Stockpile Management (Pssm) & Regional Director (EurGolden West Humanitarian Foundation
