Project ZODIAC is the core project within the Land ISTAR programme, it is responsible for the delivery of a core deployable C2 and Fusion system architecture and digital infrastructure that integrates all sensors and C2 nodes into a common ISTAR system. ZODIAC is a transformational programme and aims to digitalise the intelligence and collection process and exploit AI and ML technologies to optimise the Sense-Decide-Effect process, a fundamental tactical function of high intensity Land tactical operations.
Building upon the successful Industry Day in October 2023 at TechUK and the 1-2-1 Engagements that took place across January the ZODIAC team invite you to the final Industry Event prior to the release of the procurement later this calendar year (subject to approvals).
Provisional Agenda
|
Time |
Session |
Speaker |
|
10.00 – 10.15 |
Welcome & Introduction |
Lt Col Ash Amos/Conor McCormack |
|
10.15 – 11.00 |
Land ISTAR Overview |
Lt Col Ash Amos |
|
11.00 – 11.45 |
Pj ZODIAC Overview |
Maj Andrew Dugdale/Thomas Connor |
|
11.45 – 12.15 |
Delivery Model Approach |
Conor McCormack |
|
12.15 – 12.45 |
Lunch Break |
N/A |
|
12.45 – 13.30 |
Next Steps |
Conor McCormack |
|
13.30 – 14.15 |
Q&A |
All |
|
14.15 – 14.30 |
Closing Remarks |
Lt Col Ash Amos / Conor McCormack |
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
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