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MAST Exhibition to treble in size
Fri 21 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
Measuring confirmed exhibitors and exhibition space against the past two events, MAST EurAsia exhibition is already double the size of that in Gdansk and Malmö (not to mention DC).
…and with many more companies waiting on budget allocation to confirm reserved space, visitors (free-of-charge) to MAST EurAsia exhibition Istanbul will be far busier than normal meeting prospective suppliers.
Whilst this will of course make entering the iPad Mini prize draw somewhat more challenging(!), you are guaranteed to meet a more diverse gathering of the world’s finest platforms, systems and services manufacturers than ever before.
Future operations – A truly global, top level Research & Technology perspective
Fri 21 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
With so many presentations from government agencies, navies and R&T labs presenting at this year’s MAST conference, take part in MAST EurAsia and you are guaranteed exclusive, heads-up on future (and state-of-the-art) capabilities, concepts and programmes.
Meet and discuss developments directly relevant to the senior-level authorities, including:
- Australia – Defence Science and Technology Organisation
- France – Ministry of Defence (DGA)
- India – Indian Maritime Foundation
- Italy – European Commission – Joint Research Centre/Maritime Defence Science & Technology/National Research Council (CNR) – INSEAN/NATO – Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation
- Japan – Ministry of Defense, Technical Research and Development Institute
- Netherlands – TNO Defence, Security & Safety
- Poland – CTM (R&D Marine Technology Centre)
- Portugal – Portuguese Navy
- Sweden – Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
- Turkey – Turkish Navy, Undersecretariat of Defence (SSM), Erciyes University
- Ukraine – Institute of Hydromechanics, National Academy of Sciences
- United Kingdom – University of Greenwich
- United States – Naval International Programes Office/Naval Surface Warfare Center/Naval Undersea Warfare Center
…not to mention other non-presenters with booths in the exhibition hall.
With VIPs and delegates registering from all over the MENA and Asia regions, if there is a naval programme you need information on, you will meet someone at MAST who knows (or someone who knows, someone who knows!).
Accommodation scam!
Fri 21 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
We have been made aware of a company completely unaffiliated with MAST approaching delegates and exhibitors to make their accommodation arrangements for MAST.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS ORGANISATION. They are in no way connected to MAST and have been instructed to desist soliciting our clients’ reservations.
The company to IGNORE is Exhibitors Housing Services – EHS Housing.
Commander of US Navy International Program Office to speak at MAST, Istanbul
Sat 15 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
Rear Admiral James Shannon has confirmed his participation in MAST EurAsia, and will join the stellar line-up of speakers contributing to the Keynote session entitled “Optimising Maritime Operations” at 0900hrs on Tuesday 20th May.
Rear Admiral Shannon is head of all US Navy international programs including FMS, direct sales, cooperative programs, information exchanges, etc. He is the ASN (RDA) direct deputy and reports to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations on all international issues with exception of intelligence and fleet operations. He is a well-respected 2 star admiral, and former head of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
MAST EurAsia set to be a VVIP event
Sat 15 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
In concert with a recent strong increase in delegate pre-registrations for May’s conference, MAST’s organisers are delighted to have also received positive confirmations from their invited VIPs.
So far, MAST EurAsia delegates and exhibitors alike can expect to meet their global colleagues and counterparts from:
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NATO Naval Armaments Group Chair to address MAST audience
Wed 12 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
NNAG Chair, Rear Admiral Jose Belo Garcia (Portuguese Navy) has confirmed his participation in the MAST Opening/Keynote session: “Optimising Maritime Operations”.
Following the successful integration of the NNAG Group meeting with MAST last year in Gdansk, the 111th NATO Naval Armaments Group meeting will be hosted by the (11th) MAST in Istanbul, Turkey.
MAST EurAsia opening session will set the tone for the week’s comprehensive conference programme (93 presentations in 33 sessions).
Senior-level authors come from 58 MOD/Navy/Research & Technology/Academia/Industry organisations, 16 countries, and four continents.
Rear Admiral Garcia joins an international line-up of the very highest level. Turkey’s top contributors so far include Chief of Navy and the Undersecretary of Defence (invited).
MAST gets a MENA/Asia boost
Wed 12 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
Pre-registrations for MAST EurAsia are proof to the extensive reach of Istanbul’s location.
Straddling Europe and Asia and with direct access to many MENA countries, registrations are showing a significant upswing from Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkmenistan.
Many of these countries have imminent (and/or current) naval procurement programmes. Not surprisingly, the MAST EurAsia exhibition is already the largest in five years: visitors can expect displays of over 100 platforms, systems, and solutions.
Last day for Earlybird conference discount
Fri 7 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
If you want to attend this year’s MAST EurAsia conference in Istanbul, make sure you register today to get the best rate up to the show itself.
NB: Registration to attend the exhibition, special sessions, ship visits, prize draws, product briefings etc is FREE-OF-CHARGE.
First time exhibitor alert! Autonomous Surface Vehicles Ltd
Fri 7 Mar 2014 @ 11:00
Whether you are interested in Off-shore asset protection, Mine Counter Measures (MCM), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Anti or Submarine Warfare (ASW), ASV have an effective military/security solution for your requirements. Find out more on stand 87 in the MAST EurAsia exhibition.
ASV’s Vincent Dobbin will give a presentation on “Long Endurance Marine Unmanned Surface Vehicles” in MAST’s new UNMANNED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE SESSIONS.
