D3IP’s Autonomy Unleashed 2025

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Autonomy Unleashed 2025 is a full-day event focused on the future of autonomous technologies across defense, law enforcement, and government applications. Taking place at BattleLab in Dorset, the conference will explore challenges, innovations, and strategic directions for integrating autonomy into complex operational environments.

Attendees will gain insight into the technical, regulatory, and collaborative dimensions of autonomous systems, with a program built around expert-led sessions, live technology showcases, and opportunities to engage with leading voices in the field.

Registration Information

For delegates who register now, D3IP is offering 20% off all event fees with the discount code echoAU20.

When is Autonomy Unleashed 2025?

Thursday, September 18, 2025
09:00–17:00 BST
Location: BattleLab, Dorset Innovation Park

Themes

The event is structured around three core themes:

Conquering Autonomy Hurdles
Sessions explore regulatory barriers, human-machine collaboration, and the engineering of durable autonomous systems.

Realising Autonomous Potential
Focuses on verification, validation, digital twins, and AI’s role in collaborative multi-robot teams.

The Road Ahead: Revolutionary, Inclusive, and Next-Gen Autonomous Systems
Looks at transport innovations, inclusive design, and nurturing the next generation of autonomy experts.

Event Highlights in 2024

What’s On?

The program features expert-led sessions, tech showcases, and networking segments:

• Opening Session: A strategic look at the state of AI-enhanced autonomy in military operations, with Jack Shanahan from CNAS.

• Tech Showcase & Networking: Two dedicated sessions (morning and afternoon) provide direct exposure to technologies in development.

• Keynote Presentations: Cover system resilience, regulatory landscapes, digital twins, and inclusive innovation.

• Q&A Segments: Each theme concludes with a dedicated Q&A, offering interaction with the speakers.

Speakers

The speaker lineup includes professionals from academia, defense research, and industry:

• Jack Shanahan, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

• Paul Newman, President, Co-Founder & CTO, Oxa

• Alex Kehoe, CEO and Founder, Vizgard

• John McDermid, University of York

• Saber Fallah, Director, CAV-Lab, University of Surrey

• Varuna De Silva, Professor of Machine Intelligence, Loughborough University

• Richard Walters, The Alan Turing Institute

• Abigail Hird, Director, Defankle Innovation Limited

• Susan Scurlock, CEO and Founder, Primary Engineer

Where is the Event?

BattleLab, Dorset Innovation Park
Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

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