GSOF Symposium Europe

Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate with the Global SOF Community

Global Special Operations Forces (GSOF) Symposium Europe 2024 will unite the global special operations forces (SOF) community. This conference offers an opportunity to connect with international SOF leaders, facilitate collaboration and innovation, expand your network within the European SOF community, and gain valuable insights.

Organized by the Global SOF Foundation, GSOF Symposium Europe 2024 will bring together high-ranking military commanders, special forces operators, government officials, industry leaders, academics, and non-profit organizations from across Europe and beyond.

When is GSOF Symposium Europe 2024?

The event will be taking place from 1-3 October, 2024.

GSOF Europe 2024 Themes

GSOF Symposium Europe 2024 is centered on the following key themes:

• Strategic Needs and Future SOF Capabilities: High-level commanders and defence ministers will provide insights into the evolving strategic needs and future capabilities of special operations forces.
• Policy Discussions: Government and public sector civilians will engage in discussions impacting the SOF community, offering perspectives on current and future policy directions.
• Emerging Technologies: Explore the latest technological advancements and evaluate how they can enhance special operations missions.
• Best Practices: Share and learn best practices that are critical to advancing SOF capabilities and partnerships worldwide.

GSOF Symposium Europe 2022 Recap Video

What’s On at GSOF Symposium Europe 2024?

GSOF Europe 2024 offers an extensive program designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and relationships:

• Insightful Discussions: Participate in panel discussions and keynote speeches from leading figures in the SOF community.
• Industry Showcases: Discover evolving product and service solutions for special operations forces.
• Networking Events: Engage in various networking events to foster valuable connections and cultivate lasting relationships within the SOF community.
• Emerging Trends: Evaluate emerging trends and technologies relevant to special operations.
• Knowledge Sharing: Align priorities critical to special operations missions through knowledge-sharing sessions.

GSOF Europe Guest Speakers

GSOF Europe 2024 will feature a lineup of esteemed guest speakers, including:

• High-level military commanders from special operations units in over 35 countries.
• Defence ministers providing key perspectives on strategic SOF needs.
• Government officials and public sector civilians involved in policy discussions impacting the SOF community.
• Industry leaders showcasing innovative solutions for special operations forces.
• Academics and experts offering insights into emerging trends and technologies.

Where is GSOF Symposium Europe?

The 9th edition of GSOF Symposium Europe will be held at Incheba Expo Bratislava in Bratislava, Slovak Republic.

Address:
Incheba, a.s. Viedenská cesta 3-7 851 01 Bratislava Slovakia.

Each year, the event rotates around venues in Europe, with recent locations including Budapest, Hungary; Warsaw, Poland; Brussels, Belgium; Madrid, Spain; Bucharest, Romania; and Vilnius, Lithuania.

Register for GSOF Europe 2024 to connect, collaborate, and innovate with the global special operations forces community.

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