CBRNe XMiddle East
Title To make this world a safer and more secure place
Welcome to NCT CBRNe Middle East! Dear Guests and Colleagues, It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome you once again at the NCT CBRNe Middle East. For the second edition of this conference, we have gathered a distinguished group of regional and international CBRN experts, high level military and government officials, stakeholders, here, in Amman, Jordan. We are meeting here only a few hundred kilometers away from Syria and Iraq, the theatre of massive chemical attacks that started in 2013 and, to our great regret, have not stopped ever since. Against this background, challenges related to WMD proliferation and respective CBRN threats in the Middle East are more imminent than ever. Despite the efforts of the international community, we are all spectators to terrorist acts that are increasingly involving hazardous materials, such as the chlorine attacks in Iraq and Syria, as well as the alleged usage of chemical weapons in Syria. In the same time, recent developments on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and the 6 negotiating countries still remind us that nuclear capabilities, even when claimed to be used for peaceful purposes, must be monitored and controlled. These issues not only affect the decision-making in the Middle East, but on a global level, too. As such, NCT CBRNe Middle East 2015 is taking place in the right place, at the right time. Jordan is on the forefront of the fight against Daesh and provides an invaluable stability stone in the middle of a turbulent region. With the full cooperation and support of the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), a leading cutting edge training facility in the Middle East, the conference addresses issues such as CBRN prevention and mitigation, current related challenges, and capability building in resilience and response. We all know that preparing the force for operations in a CBRNe environment is the cornerstone of CBRNe defense which is why we feel much honored to cooperate with such a distinguished partner such as KASOTC. Together our fellow partners and sponsors, the NCT CBRNe Middle East is the perfect platform to discuss, demonstrate, and exhibit the best solutions when it comes to CBRN threats. Committed to making this world a safer and more secure place and following the inaugural NCT CBRNe Middle East in Abu Dhabi in 2014, we feel much honored to contribute to fostering a CBRNe community in the region. On behalf of IB Consultancy, we would like to thank KASOTC for the fruitful cooperation and support, and officially welcome you to the NCT CBRNe Middle East 2015 With my best wishes for a fruitful conference,  Yours sincerely,
Ilja M. Bonsen Managing Director IB Consultancy
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Table of Contents Program Overview 4 Day 1: Monday 5 October 6 Day 2: Tuesday 6 October 7 Day 3: Thursday 7 October 8 CBRN Terrorism: Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Facing New ISIS Threat by Zamawang Almemar
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Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
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Schedule
Venue
8:00
Registration
Le Meridien Lobby
9:00
Interactive Tour
KASOTC
18:00
Icebreaker Reception
Le Meridien Pool Terrace
08:00
Registration and Networking
Royal Convention Center Hall
09:00
Opening Plenary I: CBRN Challenges and Response in Jordan
Royal Convention Center Hall A
10:30
Morning Refreshments and Networking
Royal Convention Center Hall B
11:00
Opening Plenary II: CBRNe Proliferation: Threat Reduction Initiatives
Royal Convention Center Hall A
12:30
Lunch and Networking Break
Royal Convention Center Hall B
13:30
Civil CBRNe Response and Planning
Royal Convention Center Hall A
15:00
Coffee and Networking Break
Royal Convention Center Hall B
15:30
Biosafety and Surveillance in the Middle East and Maghreb
Royal Convention Center Hall A
17:00
End of Conference Day
Royal Convention Center Hall
08:30
Registration and Networking
Royal Convention Center Hall
09:30
Keynote
Royal Convention Center Hall A
10:00
Innovation and CBRNe reponse
Royal Convention Center Hall A
11:00
Morning Refreshments and Networking
Royal Convention Center Hall B
11:30
Addressing Urgent Challenges in CBRNe Response in the Middle East
Royal Convention Center Hall A
13:00
Lunch and Networking Break
Royal Convention Center Hall B
14:00
Combating WMD and Terrorism Worldwide
Royal Convention Center Hall A
15:00
Closing Keynite Address
Royal Convention Center Hall A
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Monday October 5th The King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) is an enhanced training center of the Jordan Armed Forces that provides for cutting-edge training facilities, knowledgeable instructors as well as state-of-the-art technology. The facility covers a 2.5 square kilometer training site, suitable for tailored courses or training support for special operations units having their own programs.
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The interactive tour will include introductory remarks by BG Alzaben, General Director and Military Commandant of KASOTC, giving you the opportunity to receive first hand insights in Jordanian Special Forces’ training against the background of current threat scenarios and lessons learned. It will be followed by a tour through the impressive training facilities. Drinks and small snacks will be served.
King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center - KASOTC The King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) was born out of the vision of His Majesty, King Abdullah II. Since taking command of Jordanian Special Operations Forces in 1994, King Abdullah II has aggressively moved forward with significant achievements in special operations, all of which have proven invaluable given the significant role Jordan has played in the constant battle against terrorism and extremism. Since its opening, the training center and Jordanian Special Operations Forces have played a vital role in the war on terrorism and extremism. The training center has been the site of numerous special mission training events for Jordanian forces, regional partners, and NATO special mission units. Annually it has supported the Eager Lion Multi-National Special Forces training exercise and the Annual Warrior Competition, which deters the premier special mission team from the across the globe in an intense 5-day military competition. Taking what used to be a mining area outside Amman; His Majesty directed the establishment of the region’s premier special operations training facility. Combining expertise from the U.S. Special Operations Command, the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and Raytheon, Inc, in seven years, King Abdullah II took a vision to a reality with the training center being fully operational in 2009.
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Tuesday October 6th SESSION I: CIVIL CBRNE RESPONSE PLANNING: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND SOLUTIONS
OPENING PLENARY I: CBRN CHALLENGES AND RESPONSE IN JORDAN 09:00 Welcoming Remark by IB Consultancy and Conference Chair
13:30 The National Radiation Emergency Plan of Turkey
Guy Roberts, Former Assistant Secretary General for WMD Policy, NATO
Ilja M. Bonsen, Managing Director, IB Consultancy, the Netherlands
14:00 TCBRN Recce in a Nutshell - A Future Challenge
Brig. Gen. Aref S. Alzaben, Commander, King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Jordan
09:30 Countering CBRN in Jordan: The Role of the Gendarmerie
Brig. Gen. Dr. Mutasim Abu Shattal, General Inspector, Jordanian Gendarmerie Force
10:00 CBRN Challenges and Response SOPs in Jordan: Best Practices
Colonel Hussein Al-Hameidi, Director of Disaster Management, Civil Defense Directorate, Jordan
10:30 Morning Refreshment and Networking OPENING PLENARY II: CBRNe PROLIFERATION: THREAT REDUCTION INITIATIVES 11:00 CBRN Threats Emerging in the Middle East: Threat Reduction Programs introduced by the U.S. Department of State
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Threat Reduction Coordinator, U.S. Department of State, USA
11:30 WMD Related Challenges in the Middle East: Addressing Regional Non-Proliferation Issues
Ambassador Mahmoud Karem, Board Member, Egyptian Council on Foreign Affairs, Egypt
12:00 The Threat of WMD in the Middle East – A Final Assessment
Ambassador (ret.) Dr. Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi, Executive Director, Yemeni International Affairs Center, Yemen
12:30 Lunch
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09:05 CBRN Preparedness Training in Jordan – Windows of Opportunity
Dr. Gurdal Gokeri, Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, Turkey Alexander Mueller, Head of the Business Unit Defence Systems & Mobile Solutions Bruker Daltonics GmbH, Germany
14:30 Preparedness Training for Emergency Departments prior to the Qatar 2020 World Cup
Walid AbouGalala, Program Director, Disaster Management Program, Hamad Medical Training Center, Qatar
15:00 Afternoon Refreshments and Networking
SESSION II: BIOSAFETY AND SURVEILLANCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND MAGHREB 15:30 Biosafety in the Maghreb: Laboratory and Analysis Capacities and Preparedness
Prof. Mohammed Hassar, Director Emeritus, Institut Pasteur, Morocco
16:00 Infectious Disease Surveillance in Jordan and the Middle East: MECIDS Capability Building Efforts in Cooperation with the Jordanian Ministry of Health
Dr. Basheer Al-Qaseer, Director of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Jordan
M. Bassam Hijawi Qasem, Consultant and Epidemiologist, Technical Office, Ministry of Health, Jordan
17:00 End of Day 2
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Wednesday October 7th OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
SESSION III: INNOVATION AND CBRN RESPONSE
09:30 Welcome Remark by the Chairman
10:00 Heavy duty robotics in CBRNe arena: Benefits and applications
Guy Roberts, Former Assistant Secretary General for WMD Policy, NATO
09:40 Response Organization to Chemical Incidents in Kuwait: Capabilities and Responsibilities of the Special HazMat Team of the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate
Maj. Gen. Eng. Khaled Y AlTarkait, Deputy Director General, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate, Kuwait
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Gordan Pesic, Firefighting Program Director, DOK-ING, Croatia
10:30 Response Organization to CBRN Disasters in Bahrain
Cap. Wael Khalil, Head of Ambulance Department, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, Bahrain
11:00 Morning Refreshments and Networking
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11:30 Measures to Prevent Terrorists from Acquiring CBRN materials
Dr. Senan Muhi, Head of Biological Department, Iraqi National Monitoring Directorate, Iraq
12:00 Requirements for skin decontaminants in emergency management and military operations
Lt. Col. Dr. Martin Weber, Head of the Division of Warfare Agent Analysis, Central Institute of Medical Service of the German Federal Armed Forces, Germany
12:30 Treating Victims of Chlorine Gas
Dr. Kamar Tanyan, Health Program Manager (Syrian Crises Response), Première Urgence Aide Médicale Internationale, Lebanon
13:00 Lunch CLOSING PLENARY: COMBATING TERRORISM AND WMD WORLDWIDE 14:00 CBRN capabilities of non-state actors in the Middle East
Ayman Khalil, Director, Arab Institute for Security Studies (ACSIS), Jordan
14:30 Countering the Threat of WMD in the Gulf Region: Capacity Building Efforts by Qatar
Brigadier General Hassan Saleh Al-Nesf, Deputy Chairman, National Committee on the Prohibition of Weapons, Qatar
15:00 Closing Keynote Address 15:30 End of Day 3
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CBRN Terrorism: Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Facing New ISIS Threat
By Zamawang Almemar On March 24, 1999, NATO began a 78-day military The threat of terrorism from conventional weapons, such as tanks, assault rifles, etc. has been the typical method of terror for most terrorist groups. However, the use of unconventional weapons, namely chemical weapons, has now become the new norm for ISIS (a different type of terrorist group) and has become a globally acknowledged threat. Kurdish Peshmerga Forces have their hands full as they single-handedly battle ISIS on the ground with conventional weapons, and recently they are also faced with the unconventional weapons threat, namely chlorine gas IEDs. Known as one of the world’s deadliest and most dangerous jihadists, ISIS originated within Al-Qa’eda with the goal of creating an Islamic state across Iraq
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and Syria. ISIS, led by Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, ascended in Iraq in the spring of 2014 and started their slaughter in Mosul, home of a large population of Assyrians. Their mission and apocalyptic ideology is to establish an Islamic Caliphate in the world for which they receive an ample amount of media attention. Their primary funding source comes from looting banks, invading oil refineries, holding hostages for ransom, and many more inhumane acts like these, for which they use to obtain conventional and unconventional weapons, including chemical weapons. Unlike their Al-Qa’eda predecessors, ISIS target every nation, every race, and every religion, with no remorse. They feed on chaos and after crisis broke out in Syria and then in Iraq; they took advantage of the perfect
opportunity to take their terror to these unstable countries. With only a small force of 25,000 to 30,000 killers, ISIS has been able to globalize their brand and spread terror in the world. They have capitalized on their branding via the social network and media outlets leading the world to believe that they are larger than life. They have been marketing their brand to give the illusion that they are an unstoppable force, thus appealing to younger generations and sympathizers via social outlets, such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc. The truth of the matter is that they are a defeated force; they have been defeated on the battle field. It is the lone wolf attacks, however, that they carry out that make them seem like they’re invincible. The outrage across the globe is the declaration of pledge of allegiance to ISIS by radical individuals and small terrorist groups who are incapable of carrying out massive attacks on their own. In addition to the danger of their recruiting strategy, there is also significant concern regarding ISIS and its acquisition and use of CBRN weapons. The threat here is that there are already ample amounts of evidence of chemical use, such as chlorine gas, by ISIS in Syria and Iraq against Kurdish Peshmerga Forces. These chemical weapons reportedly came from large chemical facilities, such as the Muthanna facility, that ISIS overtook in Iraq last year. Since then, reports have surfaced that ISIS used some kind of chemical weapon that instantly killed Kurdish YPG fighters during clashes in Kobani, Syria, which had been determined to be chlorine gas. There have also been numerous other reports about ISIS’s CBRN use attempt. According to Iraqi security officials, several ISIS militants had been injured in improvised chemical devices (ICDs) explosions, and several ISIS members had been killed while filling rocket warheads with chlorine gas. Even more frightening reports have surfaced of a “doomed laptop” that had been confiscated from an ISIS militant’s apartment (a chemistry student) that stored many documents and manuals on how to develop and use biological weapons (BW). Most people fear that it’s only the matter of time before they attempt to conduct a BW attack as well. Despite the scare of CBRN use, Kurdish Peshmerga Forces continue to expel ISIS from the Syrian city of Kobani and are also fighting them near Mosul, Iraq, Sinjar Mountain, the site of a dramatic siege this summer by militants of ethnic minority Yazidis, Kirkuk,
where one of the largest oil refineries reside, and many other battlegrounds. Not only are they being directly affected by this CBRN threat but they also have no equipment or training to fight this threat. Therefore, if ISIS resorted to unconventional weapons, the Kurdish Peshmerga Forces would be at a major disadvantage. But they are not the only ones who are unprepared for this threat. The U.S. government has also asserted that it is not prepared to deal with chemical attacks in the U.S. as ISIS gains access to chemical weapons stockpiles in Syria. In light of these recent CW attacks and heightened BW attempt threat by ISIS, the US and many other countries, including European and Middle Eastern countries, have spent billions of dollars on CBRN defense equipment and training, as well as the prevention of proliferation of CBRN material and weapons, which have achieved variable levels of international cooperation. The brutality that ISIS has displayed since its inception, even towards other Muslims, has led many nation leaders to reexamine their defense strategy and start alliance talks with the U.S., including the formation of coalition forces to face these CBRN threats. The Kurdish Peshmerga Forces have been exceptionally successful in battling their enemy with conventional weapons as they are undoubtedly winning the war against ISIS. However, when it comes to unconventional weapons, such as chemical (and even biological weapons), they are facing this CBRN threat with limited to no supplies to protect themselves. Thus as more and more countries join the U.S.-led coalition forces and contribute to the war against ISIS with various types of aid, the Kurdish Peshmerga Forces are staying hopeful that someday they can receive the proper protective equipment that will prepare them to face any type of CBRN weapon exposure. But for now, they’re on their own. n
Zamawang Almemar has received two Bachelors degrees in Chemistry and Biology and two Masters degrees in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. While there, she taught graduate courses in Biology and Mechanical Engineering, and was a PhD Graduate Fellow in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently studying Biodefense at George Mason University with emphasis on Terrorism and CBRN, and is working for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon. Zamawang is from Sulaimanyiah, in Iraqi Kurdistan, from where she fled with her family, seeking asylum in the USA in 1997.
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Dr. Walid AbouGalala, Director, Disaster Management Program, Hamad International Training Center, Qatar Walid Othman Ali AbouGalala was born in Palestine in 1965. He currently holds several positions within the Hamad Medical Corporation: he is a Coordinator for the Major Emergency (Disaster) Preparedness Committee and the Pandemic Preparedness Committee, he is a Director for the Disaster Management Program and International Instructor at the Hamad International Training Center, and he is Medical Technical Consultant for Disaster Preparedness. Furthermore Mr. AbouGalala is connected to the Qatar Supreme Council of Health as a Coordinator of the National Health Committee for Disaster Management and as a Consultant and Assistant Director of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Department. Mr. AbouGalala holds two Master degrees, one European Master in Disaster Medicine from the Università del Piemonte Orientale, Vercelli, Italy and the Free University of Brussels, Belgium, and he holds another Master in Medical Education from the Maastricht University (the Netherlands) and the Suez Canal University (Egypt). He is a member of various international committees, including the WHO Regional Consultancy Committee for Disaster Safe Hospital, the Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG), UK, and the ICRC Health Emergencies in Large Population Committee (H.E.L.P.). Mr. AbouGalala has contributed to various international conferences as a speaker. Brig. Gen. Dr. Mutasim Abu Shattal, General Inspector, Jordan Gendarmerie Forces, Jordan Brig. Gen. Dr. Moutasem Mahdi Abu Shattal, is holding a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration\ Management Information Systems. His current position is General Inspector of Jordan Gendarmerie Forces. Previously he occupied positions as Planning Director, Human Recourse Director, Commander of Special Tasks Police Battalion, Diplomatic Security Unit Commander and Training Battalion Commander at Jordan International Police Training Center (JIPTC). He participated in UN Peace Keeping Missions in Haiti, Bosnia, and South Sudan, and was assigned as Twinning Projects Leader for Jordan Gendarmerie in Cooperation with the European Union, which led him to establish the Gendarmerie Institute for Training
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Human Rights and Peace Support Operations. He was assigned as a Representative and Focal point of Jordan Gendarmerie forces for the EUROMED Police III Training Project, and The Euro-Mediterranian Organization for Police and Gendarmerie in the Military Status. He participated in conferences, seminars and workshops, and was awarded with Jordanian Orders, International Medals and the National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite) from the French Republic. Col. Hussein Al-Hameidi, Director of Disaster Department, Civil Defense Directorate, Jordan Col. Al-Hameidi was born in Al-Iraq and joined the AlBasrah University, from which he graduated holding a BSc Degree in Chemical Engineering. Following that, he received a BSc Degree in Military Science from the Mu’tah University in Jordan. He enlisted at the Jordan civil defense as a chemical engineer, where he has occupied many leading positions. Aside from his professional field and consultancy, he has long experience in civil protection and civil defense domains, training, prevention, operations, chemical, disaster and crisis management and is considered one of the accredited OPCW experts. He passed many training courses and participated in workshops and conferences in various areas in the field of civil protection at the national and international level. Besides his participation and membership in different committees and organizations at all levels (nationally, regionally and internationally), he has contributed and cooperated in translating some handbooks and guidance in addition to his preparation of civil protection books and curriculums. He has received numerous decorations and badges in the military and civil protection field. Brig. Gen. Hassan Saleh Al Nesf, Deputy Chairman, The National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons, Qatar Brigadier General (Air) Hassen Saleh Al-Nesf is the Deputy Chairman of the Qatari National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons (NCPW) since 2011. Having completed a BA in Management, Brig.Gen. Al Nesf continued with a Bachelor in Business Administration in San Diego, U.S. In 2004, the Brigadier General completed a Fellowship Program on Disarmament with the United Nations and from 20062007, the Brigadier General finished an international training in Security Policy at the Geneva Center for
Ambassador Dr. Ahmed Salem Saleh Al Wahishi, Executive Director, Yemeni International Affairs Center, Yemen Ambassador (Ret.) Ahmed Salem Saleh Al-Wahishi, Ph.D., is serving as Chief Representative of the League of Arab States. Ambassador Al-Wahishi has a Ph.D. in Economics from the Czech Republic since 1988. He has also graduated as B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Kuwait University in 1977, and in 1991 he successfully completed International Law from the Moscow University. The Ambassador holds a fellowship in International Law from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Since 2006 he is an Alumni of the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center at the National Defense University (NDA) in Washington. Dr. Al-Wahishi served as Ambassador of
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Security Policy (GSCP). From October 2007 to June 2008, the Brigadier General successfully completed a Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Security at the University of Geneva. Upon joining the Qatar Armed Forces as a candidate officer from 1987 to 1990, the Brigadier General started in 1997 as an Officer civil staff affairs at the manpower division/management. Until 1999, the Brigadier General served as an acting leader, as a liaison officer for non-Qataris affairs and as an officer of other ranks affairs at the squadron of manpower. From 20012003, the Brigadier General had been an assistant to the Director of Personnel and a leader of the squadron administrative supervision, after which the Brigadier General got promoted to leader of the squadron manpower at the Doha airbase. From 2003-2010, the Brigadier General served as the Secretary of the Qatari National Committee for Prohibition of Weapons. The Brigadier General has completed various international courses, including courses on multilateral investigation to prohibit proliferation of atomic weapons (Vienna), program safety in managing and treating of hazardous residuals (Egypt), and an IAEA training course on nuclear safeguards. The Brigadier General furthermore chaired the workshop on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1540 in Doha in 2004. The Brigadier General has been a member of the delegation of the State of Qatar at NPT Review Conferences, Arab League Meetings on Nuclear and Disarmament Activities, Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy for the Gulf Co-operation Council, IAEA Board of Governors, OPCW Executive Council and Conference of States Parties, and CTBTO, PTS and Working Groups activities.
Yemen in Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam. He also served as Head of Mission in Dubai and Tokyo. Joining the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1990, he worked in International, Gulf Department and Chief of Cabinet of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Ambassador has taken initiatives to strengthen ties between North Africa, South and West Asia and globally by organizing several events. As Executive Director of Yemeni International Affairs’ Center (YIAC), he carried various activities including research work on Political, Economic and Social issues in the Middle East.
Brig. Gen. Araf S. Alzaben, General Director & Military Commandant, King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Jordan Brig. Gen. Aref Salim Alzaben graduated from The Royal Military College in 1986. He was Platoon Leader of the 81st Airborne Battalion at the Royal Jordanian Special Forces Brigade. In 1988 he was a Special Forces Team Leader at the 101st Special Forces battalion. From 1990-2004 he was assigned to the 71st counter-terrorism Battalion and in 1999, Alzaben was the commander of 71st C.T. Battalion. In 2005 he attended the NDU (National Defense University) in Washington DC, where he obtained the War College Diploma & MA in Strategic Security Studies. From 2005-2007 Brig.Gen. Alzaben was re-assigned as J3 in the Joint Special Operations Command. In 2008, he transferred to the Joint Special Ops Command. In 2010, he Commanded Task Force 222/C as part of the US 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Brig.Gen. Alzaben was awarded the US Meritorious Service Medal from the US President. In 2011 he became Brigade Commander of King Abdullah II, 37th Royal Special Forces Brigade. He transferred to KASOTC as Deputy Director General/ Military Commandant and in 2012, he was awarded with the Special Operations Command Medal (USSOCOM). Brig.Gen Alzaben is married with 3 children. Dr. Gurdal Gokeri, Engineer, Atomic Energy Authority, Turkey Dr. Gurdal Gokeri obtained Master of Science degree in 2005 and a doctoral degree from the Hacettepe University, Department of Nuclear Engineering in Ankara, Turkey, in 2012. Dr. Gokeri is involved in the licensing projects for both Akkuyu NPP and Sinop NPP. As well, Dr. Gokeri deals with development of national legislation and
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inspections and safety assessment of occupational and public radiation protection and radiation emergency plans of nuclear facilities. He is the coordinator of the working group established for enhancement of the EPR infrastructure for the Akkuyu NPP. In addition, Dr. Gokeri also drafted the National Radiation Emergency Plan (NREP). He takes part in development of the template for provincial radiation emergency plans and preparation studies for the full-scope exercise that is to be performed in the provinces which are close to the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia. Prof. Mohammed Hassar, Director Emeritus, Institute Pasteur, Morocco Professor Mohammed Hassar, an internist and a clinical pharmacologist, is an emeritus professor at the Rabat School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Morocco. He served as director of the Institut National d’Hygiène, Rabat from 1989 to 1993 and director of the Institut Pasteur du Maroc (IPM), Casablanca from 2001 to 2010. During his tenures, he started and developed several activities, among others: an antipoison and a pharmacovigilance center (now a WHO collaborating and training center for Arabic and French speaking countries), genetic units, a food, water and environment safety center as well as the first and only BSL3 laboratory of the Moroccan ministry of health. Professor Hassar has served on several WHO committees and panels. He is also a former board member of IANPHI, the Public Health Institutes of the World. He is currently a member of the Eastern Mediterranean Advisory Committee for Health Research. His interests include rational drug use and drug safety, food safety, biosecurity and biosafety, as well as capacity building in health research. In the field of biosafety, he is a founding member of the Moroccan Biosafety Association (MOBSA). He developed training programs at IPM. This was done with several international partners as well as with the International Council for the Life Sciences (ICLS) acting as the Secretariat of the BBIC Process. In 2013, with iCLS, the Islamic Development Bank and the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, he developed training material in the Arabic language. He is also helping National African Public Institutes implement biosafety programs. Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, U.S. Department of State, USA Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins was nominated by President
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Barack Obama in April 2009 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June 2009 as the Department of State’s Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. Ambassador Jenkins promotes the coordination of Department of State Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) and U.S. government programs in chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological security (CBRN). She is the U.S. Representative to the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (Global Partnership) and Chaired the Global Partnership in 2012. She is the Department of State lead on the Nuclear Security Summit, and she coordinates the Department of State’s activities related to the four-year effort to secure all vulnerable nuclear material. Ambassador Jenkins is also engaged in the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), a multisectoral initiative dedicated to reducing infectious disease threats around the world. She works closely on this initiative with domestic and international partners in the security (with a focus on biosecurity), animal and human health, development, and law enforcement sectors and leads U.S. government outreach to domestic and international nongovernmental organizations. Ambassador Jenkins also works closely with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S chemical Industry in strengthening global security and safety of chemical weapons precursors. Ambassador Jenkins is Chair of the IAEA Nuclear Security Training and Support Center Network, is on the Scientific Committee of the Annual International Symposium on Biosecurity and Biosafety, and is on the Steering Committee of the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity. Ambassador Jenkins is also the Department of State’s Leadership Liaison for the Veterans at State affinity group, and is a member of the Department’s Diversity Governance Council. Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Karem, Board Member, Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, Egypt Dr. Mahmoud Karem is a notable Egyptian politician who has fulfilled and continues to fulfil vital political positions. He founded the Department for Disarmament and Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1992. In September 1999 he was appointed as Ambassador to Japan till 2003. Furthermore, Dr. Mahmoud Karem served as the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, Head of Mission of Egypt to the European Communities, and Permanent Representative of Egypt to NATO from 2005 till 2010. Dr. Karem served in the
Egyptian missions to the United Nations in New York from 1977, and was elected rapporteur of the UNDC in 1981. He was also Deputy Head of Mission to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 19881992, and headed important negotiations on several items and treaties including the CWC. In late spring 2010, after concluding his tour as Ambassador to the EU, Ambassador Karem was elected by acclamation as Secretary General of the Egyptian National Council for Human Rights (NCHR). He was re-elected to the same position in April 2011 after the revolution in Egypt. In September 2012 he was reelected for the third time by the newly formed Human Rights Council. In 2014, he successfully managed and headed the
Presidential Campaign of President Abdel Fattah El Sissi. Besides his political career, Dr. Karem also teaches at the British University in Egypt and has brought has various publications. Ayman Khalil, Director, Arab Institute for Security Studies (ACSIS), Jordan Ayman Khalil is the director of the Arab Institute for Security Studies (ACSIS) since 2002. ACSIS pursues specialized research on WMD proliferation, cooperative security mechanisms, foreign policy analysis, human security, legislative
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infrastructure of disarmament treaties as well as other tracks. ACSIS is active in introducing curriculums on security studies, produces a radio documentary on “security terms and terminology" and liaise between military colleges in the Arab region. Ayman Khalil is a physicist by training and holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Reading University (UK). He served as a chair for the National Initiative on Environmental Security, joined the United Nations for 5 years and was commissioned to lead a UN goodwill mission to Turkey and Cyprus in 1999. Dr. Khalil role was instrumental in concluding bilateral agreements with the League of Arab States as well as establishing liaison offices for UN special programs in the Gulf region. He is the editor of various books, author of many papers and articles, including “White Paper on Jordanian Foreign Policy” and editor of a special report on the prospects of a WMDFZ in the Middle East (jointly published with GCSP in Geneva). Alexander Mueller, Head of the Business Unit Defense Systems & Mobile Solutions, Bruker Daltonik GmbH, Germany Alex Mueller was born in 1972 in Langenhagen, Germany. He lives with his family in the Leipzig area. Alex is a business economist and holds a master degree in “Economy and Management”. He served as an officer within the German NBC defense corps from 1991 – 2004 and still acts as LTC (res). Before joining the BRUKER management team he worked for the German defense company Rheinmetall in the domain of CBRN RECCE systems. As a Market Manager within Bruker, Alex Mueller holds the responsibility for market development and the longterm marketing and sales strategy for Defense Systems & Mobile Solutions. Dr. Senan Muhi, Head of Biological Department, Iraqi National Monitoring Directorate, Iraq Senan Muhi is a Biologist and expert in Non-Proliferation and Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction, especially biological weapons, their means of delivery and related materials. He is the Head of Biological Department at the Iraqi National Monitoring Authority for Non-proliferation (INMA), and a member of the National Bio-Risk Management Committee in Iraq. Senan Muhi is an expert in the roster of the UN Secretary-General’s Mechanism (SGM) for the investigation of alleged use of chemical, biological and toxin weapons. Formerly he was a United Nations expert in the Committee Established Pursuant to Security
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Council Resolution 1540 (2004). Throughout his professional career Mr. Muhi’s work activities included prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery and related materials to non-state actors by providing assistance in the implementation of the relevant international conventions, treaties and resolutions, the implementation of non-proliferation policies and promotion of a security culture of WMD non-proliferation. More recently he contributed in the development of Bio-Risk management and chemical risk management policies, National Strategy to counterterrorism associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction and the National Action Plan to counter-terrorism associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq. Gordan Pesic, Firefighting Program Director, DOK-ING, Croatia Gordan Pesic gained extensive business development and program management experience conducting operational research and analysis in advising crisis management organizations on the use of robotic systems that could play significant role in enhancing/ facilitating crisis management capability development. Being involved in developing business strategies and business plans as well as the execution of such business plans and strategies geared towards maximum involvement of robotic systems in crisis management, his activities include the following: • Identification of mission capability requirement in Crisis management including EOD, CBRNe, C-IED tasks and missions. • Identifying, developing, negotiating and managing strategic relationships with clients. • Playing an integral role in developing and implementing business strategy. • Performing client presentations, developing commercial proposals, posting bid activities, negotiations, and managing the process to contract award and signature. • Contracting EPC support services. M. Bassam Hijawi Qasem, Consultant and Epidemiologist, Technical Office, Ministry of Health, Jordan Dr. M. Bassam Hijawi Qasem was born in April 1953 in Jordan. He currently is a consultant for epidemiology, primary health care and public health at the Technical Office of the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Upon successfully completion of his Bachelor in Medicine in Egypt, Dr. Qasem completed a
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AMSTERDAM|23-25FEBRUARY Two great conferences in one venue, covering the EOD/ Counter-IED and the CBRN angles of the Non Conventional Threat! Join us in the Centre of Amsterdam in the historic Beurs van Berlage for Europe’s best CBRNe & EOD events! Join these great speakers
§§ Mike Balboni, Former State Senator of New York §§ Carmen Spencer, Executive Officer, JPEO-CBD (tbc) §§ General William King, 20th CBRN, USA (tbc) §§ Colonel Henry Neumann, Commander, Bundeswehr JCBRND Command, Germany (tbc) §§ Colonel Friedrich Aflenzer, Force Development Division, Federal Ministry of Defense and Sports, Austria §§ Colonel Jean Christophe Le Roux, Commander, Centre Inter-Armées de défense NRBC, France(tbc) §§ Lt. Col. Oliver Toderiska, Commander, Slovak Armed Forces CBRN Battalion §§ Major Peter Balazs, Commander of the Rapid Diagnostic Laboratory, Hungarian Defense Forces §§ Commander John G. Refsnes, Royal Norwegian Navy §§ Jolanda Roelofs, RIVM, the Netherlands §§ Dr. Emanuele Pianese, Head of CBRN Fire Brigades, Ministry of Interior, Italy §§ Lt. Col. Alan Gavel, Population Protection Institute, Ministry of Interior, Czech Republic §§ t. Col. Denis Giordan, French Representative of CTIRF HazMat Commission, Haut Rhin Fire Brigade, France §§ Colonel Christophe Baumberger, Commander, 17 NBC-EOD Center of Excellence, Switzerland(tbc)
Master of Science in Epidemiology. He is a member of the Board of Community Medicine. He has held several positions within the Jordanian Ministry of Health from 1989 to 2014. He has served as a Director for Health Education and Awareness, Director and Founder of Jordan Cancer Registry, Director of CDC (surveillance and control of communicable diseases), Director of HIV/AIDS prevention and control program and Director General for Primary Health Care and Public Health. As well, he has worked for the World Health Organization from 19921995 as a consultant for Iran and Iraq. As a Consultant, Dr. Qasem was Humanitarian Program Manager for evaluation of epidemiological health situation in Iraq and Iran, in addition to many consultation with WHO for different subjects, chronic diseases, Nutrition, Pandemics, Environmental Health, Refugees and Immigrant Health, School and Adolescent Health. Dr. Qasem has been an adviser for the MECC (Middle East Cancer Consortium), MECID (Middle East Consortium on
Infectious Diseases), FETP (Field Epidemiology Training Program), JASS (Jordanian Anti-Smoking Society) and JPHA (Jordanian Public Health Association). Also, Dr. Qasem has published in International and Regional Journals on cancer, chronic diseases, and communicable diseases, such as MERS, H1N1, Poliomyelitis, Brucella and Health Assessment of Refugee Camps. Guy Roberts, Former Assistant Secretary General for WMD Policy, NATO Guy Roberts has over thirty years of experience in public policy, foreign affairs, international organizations, bi-lateral and multilateral negotiations on strategic issues, and international legal matters. Until August 2011 he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy and
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Dr. Kamar Tanyan, Health Program Manager (Syrian Crises Response), Première Urgence - Aide Médicale Internationale, France Originally from Lebanon, Dr. Kamar Tanyan has worked in a number of Middle Eastern and Arab countries (Tunisia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Iraq) and therefore has a deep-rooted understanding of the challenges related to disaster preparedness and response in the region. Dr. Kamar Tanyan holds the international diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University- New York and a Masters degree in Disaster Medicine from University of Piedmonte Orientale-Italy. In 2003 she actively contributed to the implementation of pre-hospital medical emergency care program in North Lebanon in collaboration with the Lebanese Red Cross. Dr. Tanyan is also a member of the Al Hada Military hospital medical
team in the response to Hajj mass gathering in Saudi Arabia. As per the continuation of conflicts in the Middle East region, she joined PU-AMI France in 2014, as Health Project Manager in their Iraqi mission to respond to the Syrian refugees’ crises. Her mission includes health programs’ design, implementation and monitoring, capacity building of local doctors and coordination with local and international health authorities to insure a better health care of this vulnerable population. Dr. Tanyan has great interest in pediatric disaster planning especially in the response to pediatric CBRNe incidents.
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Director, Nuclear Policy Planning Directorate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Prior to that Mr. Roberts was Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Principal Director for Negotiations Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Roberts served as the legal counsel for arms control and non-proliferation in the U.S. Department of the Navy. Mr. Roberts also had a distinguished 25-year career in the US Marine Corps. In September 2011 he joined IB Consultancy as a Principal Consultant.
Lt. Col. Dr Martin Weber, Head of the Division of Warfare Agent Analysis, Central Institute of Medical Service of the German Federal Armed Forces, Germany
Lt. Col. Dr. Martin Weber joined the Federal Armed Forces as a medical officer-candidate in 1977 and he received his approval as a pharmacist in 1982. He became a statecertified food chemist in 1985 and was promoted to Staff Pharmacist in 1985. In 2000 he received his PhD in Science and five years later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Pharmacist. Since 2007 he is the Head of the Division of Warfare Agent Analysis of the
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Premium Sponsors Gold Sponsor Bruker Detection Contact Person: Alexander Mueller Tel: +49 341 2431 454. E-mail: alexander.mueller@bruker.com Website: www.brukerdetection.com Bruker Detection is a leading global specialist producing Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear Explosive detection equipment and total solutions. Widely regarded as the development and manufacturing expert of easy to use and reliable instruments, our product line ranges from handheld to stand-off detectors and complete solutions for platform integration. We understand that complex scenarios require an integrated system approach and as one of the most experienced players on the market we can provide the right answers. Bruker – Innovation with Integrity! Silver Sponsor Heyltex Corporation Contact Person: Mr. Alexander Heyl Tel.: +1 281 395 7040 E-mail: alexander.heyl@heylgroup.com Website: www.heyltex.com www.event-pod.com Heyltex Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing & international distribution of medical countermeasures for radiological public health emergencies. In cooperation with Heyl chem. pharm. Fabrik Berlin, Heyltex has developed Radiogardase®, an antidote against Cesium-137 which is the only antidote against Cesium-137 approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Ca-DTPA, Zn-DTPA and other chelating agents are also part of our portfolio. Heyltex’ newly launched product, eventPOD™, aims to bring antidotes together in a module which temporarily increases medical preparedness of organizers of High Visibility Events (HVE). Bronze Sponsor NBC-Sys Contact Person: Mr. Bruno David Tel.: +33 4 77 19 19 20 E-mail: b.david@nbc-sys.com Website: www.nexter.fr Our range of products cover detection (chemical & biological), individual and collective protection (gas masks, filter canisters, air conditioning and filtration for vehicles or ships) as well as decontamination (aircraft, vehicles, sensitive equipment and people). With 80% of its workforce comprising of technicians and engineers, NBC-Sys can rely on expertise based on creativity, knowhow and customer support. Homeland DefSec BV Tel.: +31 71 203 6016 Website: www.homelanddefsec.com
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Homeland DefSec is a specialised trading company in the field of CBRNe and EOD. Home in Leiden, The Netherlands, with regional offices in Washington DC (USA), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Seoul (Korea), HDS has a reach into all of the main CBRNe markets. Using the specialized knowledge and experience of our team, we provide only high quality products and solutions.
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Exhibitors Bertin Technologies Contact Person: Mr. Lotfi Bennaim Tel.: +33 1 39 30 60 00 E-mail: lotfi.bennaim@bertin.fr Website: www.bertin-technologies.com Bertin Technologies, a subsidiary of CNIM Group, is a leading innovation player in the Defense & Security industry. With the acquisition of Saphymo, Bertin has strengthened its expertise to offer a full range of solutions in detection and identification of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats. DOK-ING Contact Person: Mr. Gordan Peťicć Tel.: +385 1 2481 383 E-mail: gordan.pesic@dok-ing.hr Website: www.dok-ing.hr DOK-ING Ltd. is a privately owned Croatian company, established in 1991, and today one of the international leaders in the production of state-of-the-art robotic systems and equipment for special purposes with more than 200 employees. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for customers around the world. With headquarters and main production facilities in Zagreb, it maintains offices in USA and South Africa. By integrating its own innovations and new technologies, DOK-ING develops and manufactures special purpose systems to protect human lives in most dangerous environments, primarily in demining, mining and fire-fighting, but also in protection from the non-conventional and CBRNe threats. Proengin Contact Person: Mr. Eric Damiens Tel: +33 1 305 84734 Email: eric.damiens@proengin.com Website: www.proengin.com Proengin has developed biological and chemical warfare agents field detectors using flame spectrometry: -AP4C, handheld chemical detector, for CWA, TICs, and others (Novichok) - AP4C-V, aboard wheeled and tracked reconnaissance vehicles - AP4C-F, on critical buildings and ships - MAB, for biological alarm - AP4C-FB, for full CBRN detection. Scott Health and Safety Contact Person: Mr. Brian Clesham Tel.: +44 1929 402 021 E-mail: bclesham@tycoint.com Website: www.scottsafety.com Scott are global leaders in Respiratory Protection Equipment. Their range includes military and civil defense masks, filters, powered breathing, self-contained breathing apparatus and escape systems. Their expertise is indicated by contracts they are currently working on. These include the General Service Respirator contract for the British MoD amongst others.
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Practical Amman
Amman is one of the most liberal and visited cities in the Middle East. Inhabited by approximately 4,000,000 people, it is located in the north-west of Jordan and it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. With 94% of the population being Sunni Muslims and the remainder 6% comprising of Christian population, the city is virtually split in East Amman, which is home to antiquities and cultural monuments, and West Amman, with more modern construction and infrastructure. The Jordan Archaeological Museum is interesting to visit, taking a look at some of the Dead Sea scrolls and the Neolithic limestone statues of 窶連in Ghazal. Except for other museums, Amman is famous for its relaxed lifestyle with many festivals and a vivid nightlife. Also, this is the place for the visitor to taste excellent samples of the Levante cuisine, from Lebanese to Iraqi. Getting Around Amman
cross the city to various directions. They are perfectly safe and the fare is 0.35 JOD. Currency The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD), which is divided to 10 dirham, 100 qirsh (or piastres) or 1000 fulus. There are denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 dinars. Changing Money - Cash Withdrawal Foreign currency of all kinds can be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, most hotels and licensed exchange agencies in Belgrade. Rates slightly vary from place to place and a commission is usually charged. Holders of international credit cards can withdraw local or foreign currency and, also, pay with them in various occasions.
Amman is a populous city, with puzzling architecture. It is helpful to get acquainted with the 8 circles of Zahran Street, the districts of Amman and the hills (or Jebels).
Emergency Numbers
Yellow and grey taxis are readily available and can be easily found anywhere in Amman. Taxis for Amman have a green logo on the driver and passenger doors. The grey ones have an advertisement on top of the car. Resist hailing taxis with another color logo; these taxis are based in other cities and it is illegal for them to pick up fares in Amman.
IBC Emergency Number
The general number for all emergencies in Jordan is 911.
The conference organisers can be reached at the following number around the clock during the conference:
+31 655 298 028
Public transportation is available: Large municipal buses
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Join the global C The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) is the leading CBRNe and EOD event series in the world, supporting industry and all government stakeholders in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the USA. Working in partnership with governments, militaries and academic organizations for the design, planning and implementation of all our events, we ensure the highest level of quality, relevance and opportunity. Since 2012, the NCT series are focused events welcoming over 2500 high-level speakers on all international, national and local governmental levels, including military and first responder participants. NCT events attract high profile participants from policy makers to budget holders - and create opportunities to build lasting relationships with Ministers, Chiefs of Armed Forces and CBRNe and EOD Commanders. Network and meet with your clients at the NCT CBRNe Award Gala Reception during NCT CBRNe Asia, the established NCT Party at NCT CBRNe and eXplosive Europe, chat during one of the live CBRNe or eXplosive capability demonstrations, cocktails receptions, or sit down in the private VIP lounge. This is what makes the NCT event series so different: unparalleled networking opportunities with high ranking officials and budget holders. No other event will offer you this quality of networking!
Why would you join the NCT Events? n Top-quality programs with the most relevant and high-level speakers per regionLive exercises performed by end users in real life scenarios, with showcase of state-of-theart equipment n Case studies which enable engagement on a regional and global level n More than 60% of the NCT delegates are end-users and budget holders with very high loyalty rate n Partnership with the most important local and regional institutions, which ensures a wide variety of delegations and community-building n High quality social program with networking opportunities, such as cocktail receptions and the NCT CBRNe Awards n Global and local visibility from a vigorous media campaign with more than 30 media partners per event n 365 support by the IB Consultancy staff, both for your sales efforts and logistical matters. IB Consultancy Team has been rated with an impressive 4.5/5 for customer satisfaction
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CBRNe community NCT CBRNe Europe |23-25 February 2016 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
IB consultancy is proud to present the 4th edition of our NCT CBRNe Europe event taking place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Our past editions have proven to be highly successful, with great programs and excellent networking opportunities including the popular NCT Party! Join us, and our high-level delegates and sponsors this February in Amsterdam! www.cbrneeurope.com
NCT eXplosive Europe |23-25 February 2016 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Based on the success of the worldwide NCT eXplosive event series, we are proud to present our 2nd NCT eXplosive Europe edition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The combination of top-tier IED-specialists, case studies from conflict regions and presentations from leading EU-wide research and procurement programs, make this the must-attend European EOD event in 2016! www.explosiveeurope.com
Joining the NCT events is the most certain way to get maximum exposure, meet the right people and win business NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific |14-16 March 2016 | Seoul, Korea
We are pleased to announce the launch of our NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific conference in Seoul, Korea. The upcoming Olympics in Korea (2018) and Japan (2020), and large procurement programs in Seoul and Australia, will guarantee you solid business opportunities. www.cbrneasiapacific.com
NCT CBRNe USA |3-5 May 2016 | Washington DC, USA
The 2nd edition of NCT CBRNe USA will be held again in Washington DC. With the USA being the single largest CBRNe market and Washington DC being the center of budgeting and decision-making, NCT CBRNe USA promises again the most-up-to-date program and the most relevant stakeholders a combination that won’t be found at any other event! www.cbrneusa.com
NCT CBRNe Middle East|September 2016 | TBD
With conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and the threat of nuclear proliferation, the Middle East is at the center of global CBRNe challenges. The combination of significant budgets and a broad threat spectrum with respective technological requirements make the region and therefore the 3rd edition of NCT CBRNe Middle East a must-attend event! www.cbrnemiddleeast.com
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NCT CBRNe Asia |8-10 November 2016 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 5th edition of the leading NCT CBRNe Asia event will come back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. No other CBRNe event in the world attracts more high-level speakers, delegations and participants. With more ministers, generals and other high-level decision makers, it’s the leading and most outstanding show in Asia driving business for our exhibitors and sponsors. www.cbrneasia.com
NCT eXplosive Asia |8-10 November 2016 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In its 5th edition, NCT eXplosive Asia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will again allow for unparalleled networking opportunities and will result in solid leads. Cooperating with leading regional stakeholders such as the Thai Police, the Malaysian Armed Forces, and the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, NCT 25 eXplosive Asia has a proven track record as the #1 EOD Forum. www.explosiveasia.com
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