Defence Equipment Maintenance 2008

November 25, 2008 - November 26, 2008
Hotel Metropole, Brussels, Belgium

Introduction

This annual event will be held this year in Brussels and feature presentations from many NATO nations. Over 150 military maintenance experts are expected to attend. This year Defence Equipment Maintenance Conference will be held in Brussels to encourage even greater participation from European nations expanding on the 150 defence maintenance professionals who attended last year.

Sponsors

Conference Programme

Subjects covered this year include:

• The operational imperative – the nature and implications of coalition expeditionary warfare
• Delivering equipment support effect – The challenges of meeting maintenance demands from recent operations
• UORs – What are the implications of UORs on the military support planning and industry practise?
• Battle Damage Repair – What is battle damage and what can be fixed?
• Industry-Military Partnerships – Equipment maintenance from factory to FOB
• Contracting for reliability – More capability less downtime
  
• Operational maintenance of helicopters and UAVs
  
• Under armour recovery – How to protect recovery crews on operations

The DEM conference programme is now available in our 'event downloads' section.

Exhibition

For information on exhibiting at Defence Equipment Maintenance 2008, contact Kathy Burwood on +44 (0)1753 727019 or email kb@shephard.co.uk

Venue & Hotel Information

"More than a century of excellence and world-class service await you at the Hotel Metropole. As the city's only 19th-century hotel still in operation, we've furnished Grand Place Brussels hotel accommodations for discriminating travellers since 1895. Discover a stunning celebration of French Renaissance style and architecture - where the splendour and dignity of the past blend with modern luxury. Enjoy evening strolls to "de grote Markt" or Grand Place - one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe. The Grand Place is on the list of UNESCO's Universal patrimony. Savor the tantalising cuisine of our gourmet restaurant l'Alban Chambon. Dazzle corporate guests in the state-of-the-art Metropole Executive Centre ... an impressive network of stately venues and lounges. Visit this five-star Brussels Belgium hotel for a graceful combination of tradition and elegance, in a truly historic setting:

Situated in the heart of downtown Brussels, just steps from world-class shopping, attractions, and nightlife

A short walk to Grand Place, the Royal Theatre de la Monnaie, and the Bourse (Stock Exchange)

Only 12 kilometers from Brussels Airport (BRU) "
To book accommodation during Defence Equipment Maintenance 2008, please complete & return the attached Booking Form to our Accommodation Booking agent, The Corporate Team, on events@corporateteam.com or visit their website www.corporateteam.com/events/10046SB  or call 0845-604 4060 (UK only) or +44 (0) 20 7592 3050 (International). Please remember to quote ID number 10046SB