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Key Milestones

The Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference has tackled several key developments in asymmetric air power through its previous editions.

2023

11th Edition

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE

Leadership Transformation: Embracing and Inspiring Change in an Al-Driven World Key Topics: artificial intelligence, technological disruption, intra-force communication, change management

2021

10th Edition

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Beyond Joint: The Expanding Role of Air, Space and Cyberspace in Multi-Domain Operations Key Topics: space operation, cyber leadership, multi-domain integration, cross-force command

2019

9th Edition

Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Building a More Adaptive and Agile Fighting Force: Balancing High- and Low-Technology Solutions Key Topics: hybrid defence, technological transformation, digital warfare, force agility

2017

8th Edition

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Future of Air Power: Exploiting Advances in Network-Centric Warfare Key Topics: data dominance, digital battlespace, information and truth, cloud technologies

2015

7th Edition

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Taking the Lead: The Employment of Air Power against an Emerging Hybrid Threat Key Topics: precision engagement, multi-level defence, cybersecurity, adaptive innovation

2013

6th Edition

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Collective Response: Future Role of Air Power in a Joint & Coalition Dependent World Key Topics: shared intelligence, allied logistics, technological disruption, human capital development

2011

5th Edition

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Developing Future Air Warriors Key Topics: talent retention, national capabilities, training innovation, cyber leadership

2009

4th Edition

Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Center, Dubai, UAE

Modern Air Power: Developments in Technology, Capabilities and Operations for the Air Force Key Topics: unmanned systems, ISR capability development, precision technology, network-centric growth

2007

3rd Edition

Dubai, UAE

The third edition of the UAE’s official air power conference Key Topics: air mobility, drone defence, force sustainability, asymmetric threat management

2005

2nd Edition

Dubai, UAE

The second edition of the UAE’s official air power conference Key Topics: counterterrorism air power, coalition operations, airborne ISR, precision munitions

2003

1st Edition

Dubai, UAE

The UAE's official air power conference is launched Key Topics: air power advancement, digital technologies, cyber defence, force development

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