CONFERENCE PROGRAM
„The New Concepts, Technologies/Equipment for the Development of Romanian Naval Forces”
UPDATE 23th June 2021
| No.crt. | ACTIVITY | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Thursday, 24th JUNE 2021 | ||
| 1. | Medical screening to detect possible cases of infection with the new coronavirus. Rapid anti-COVID 19 testing of unvaccinated participants. Access to the Naval Academy. | 09.00 09.30 |
| 2. | Distribution of conference materials to guests/participants; Coffee Break. | 09.30 09.50 |
| 3. | Raising the National Flag Ceremony | 10.00 10.03 |
| 4. | Welcome to the conference from the Commander of the Naval Academy, Captain Alecu TOMA | 10.03 10.13 |
| 5. | Opening of the NCTE Conference, Edition 1 by the Chief of the Romanian Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Mihai PANAIT | 10.13 10.20 |
| 6. | Speech by Key Note Speaker, Mr. Dan Gheorghe DUNGACIU Member of the Scientific Council from New Strategy Center and Director of the Political Science Institute and International Relations "Ion I.C. Bratianu" of the Romanian Academy "Frozen conflicts in the Black Sea region" Discussions. Answers to questions. | 10.20 10.50 |
| 7. | Coffee break. Short press statements. | 10.50 11.00 |
| 8. | Panel 1 "Characteristics and challenges of the operational environment in the Black Sea region" b) The Hybrid War in the Black Sea Region (Mr. George SCUTARU and Maj.Gen. (ret) Leonardo DINU / New Strategy Center) - 15 min; c) Considerations Regarding the Synchronized Development of the Romanian Air Force and Naval Forces (Air Flotilla General Iulian PAȚILEA / Air Force Staff) - 15 min. Discussions. Answers to questions. | 11.00 11.50 |
| 9. | Group picture | 11.50 12.00 |
| 10. | Lunch. Visit the stands of the defense industry companies. | 12.00 13.00 |
| 11. | Panel 1 "Characteristics and challenges of the operational environment in the Black Sea region" b) Specialized Capabilities for Maritime Landing Operations of the Russian Federation in the Black Sea (Colonel Marius GHEORGHESCU, Marine Infantry Regiment) -15 min; c) An assessment of the security challenges in the Wider Black Sea Region (Captain (Navy) Georgică GRIGORE, Romanian Naval Forces) - 15 min. Discussions. Answers to questions. | 13.00 14.15 |
| 12. | Coffee Break | 14.15 14.30 |
| 13. | Panel 2 "Concepts, Principles, Rules Specific to the Naval Field" b) Revolutionary Technologies in Maritime Transport (Master Mariner Laurențiu MIRONESCU, Naval League) - 15 min; c) Operating Concepts – The Necessary Element for the Development of the Romanian Naval Forces (Captain (Navy) Ovidiu PORTASE, Romanian Naval Forces) -15 min; d) Considerations Regarding the Implementation of the Concept “Maritime Information Warfare” at the level of the Romanian Naval Forces (Captain (Navy) Fănel RĂDULESCU, Romanian Naval Forces) - 15 min; e) Considerations Regarding the Use of Sensors in ASW Domain - (LT. engineer Roxana-Gabriela DAMIAN, Center for Scientific Research of the Naval Forces) - 15 min. Discussions.Questions session. | 14.30 16.00 |
| 14. | Summary of the first day of the conference | 16.00 16.15 |
| 15. | Naval Academy Tour. Visiting laboratories and simulators. Coffee Break. | 16.15 17.00 |
| 16. | Session addressed to young officers a) New Trends in the Development of the Concept of Anti-Submarine warfare (LT. Roxana ALEXANDRU, National Defense University) - 10 min.b) Anti-submarine Warfare in the Context of Future Maritime Operations (LT Silviu PĂUNA, Romanian Naval Forces) - 10 min; c) NATO Future Naval Mine Warfare Vision Paper, (LT Gigi DODE / Romanian Naval Forces) - 10 min; d) The Concept of Integrated Meteorological and Oceanographic Support (LT JG Viorel-Mihai TĂNASE / Maritime Hydrographic Directorate) - 10 min. Discussions.Answers to questions. | 17.00 18.00 |
Friday, 25th JUNE 2021 | ||
| 1. | Medical screening to detect possible cases of infection with the new coronavirus. Rapid anti-COVID 19 testing of unvaccinated participants. Access to the Naval Academy. | 08.00 08.30 |
| 2. | Distribution of conference materials to guests/participants; Serving coffee. | 08.30 08.50 |
| 3. | Raising the National Flag Ceremony | 08.50 09.00 |
| 4. | Welcome to the conference from the Commander of the Naval Academy | 09.00 09.10 |
| 5. | Panel 3 "Future technologies" b) UAV Systems Used in Border Surveillance and Control (Chief Police Commissioner Ionel PAVEL, General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border Police) - 15 min; c) The Future Plans for Development of Romanian Naval Forces, (Captain (Navy) Laurențiu LEPĂDATU, Romanian Naval Forces Staff) -15 min; d) Using unmanned smart technologies for Sea Denial in the Romanian Naval Forces Responsibility Area (Captain Commander Giorgică PAP, Divers Center) -15 min. Discussions. Answers to questions. | 09.10 11.00 |
| 6. | Lunch. Visit the stands of the defense industry companies. | 11.00 12.00 |
| 7. | Panel dedicated to guests from Defense industry b) Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) - 30 min; c) RAYTHEON– 30 min; d) THALES - 30 min. Discussions. Answers to questions. | 12.00 14.30 |
| 8. | Break. Equipment preparation for Online session via Webex | 14.30 14.45 |
| 9. | Online presentation of the Director of the Center for American Sea Power "Autonomous underwater systems" Answers to questions. | 14.45 15.15 |
| 10. | Online presentation of the Business Director "RTSYS-Underwater Acoustics & Drones" Answers to questions. | 15.15 15.45 |
| 11. | Summary of the second day of the conference | 15.45 16.00 |
| 12. | The official closing of the first edition of the NCTE Conference, by the Chief of the Romanian Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Mihai PANAIT. Group picture | 16.00 16.15 |
| 13. | Free discussions with defense industry representatives and guests. Coffee break. Naval Academy Tour. Visiting laboratories and simulators | 16.15 17.00 |