Maintenance in defence domains

1-2 April 2025

Toulon, France

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About

The European Commission and TVT/SYSTEM FACTORY are hosting the "Maintenance in Defence Domains" conference on April 1-2, 2025, in Toulon, France. Supported by DG DEFIS, the event will bring together regional authorities, industry leaders, researchers, and armed forces to discuss defence maintenance challenges and innovations.

The agenda includes keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops, alongside EURODEF 2025 B2B meetings on April 2.
The conference aims to enhance operational readiness, foster collaboration, and explore new maintenance technologies.

Business Village

Showcase Your Expertise

Join the Business Village at the Maintenance in Defence Domains conference to present your products, services, and innovations to key defence industry players across Europe.

Why Exhibit?

  • Maximize Visibility – Reach top European defence companies and stakeholders.
  • Build Connections – Network with experts and decision-makers.
  • Showcase Innovation – Present your cutting-edge solutions to industry leaders.

Secure your spot today!

Visit our reservation platform for details. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead in defence maintenance innovation!

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Registration

Register for the event European Conference on Maintenance in defence domains on April 01 and 02 2025

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Speakers

We are excited to introduce the speakers for our event! Join us to hear industry experts share their experiences and ideas. It will be a great opportunity to learn and find inspiration!

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Vice-Amiral d’Escadre Christophe Lucas

Prefet Maritime de Méditerranée

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Armament General Engineer Nicolas Frager

DGA, MRO RH Director

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Rear Admiral Hervé Lamielle

Head of Support Division - French joint staff

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Brigadier Général Andrii Sliusar

Deputy Chief of Armament of the Logistics Forces Command

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Major General Georgios Panousis

Director of Transformation-Innovation-Defence Technology Branch of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff

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Rear Admiral Laurent Bechler

DSSF Toulon, French Navy

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Armament General Engineer Nicolas Drogi

DGA TN Director

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Rear Admiral Fabrice Bornet

Directeur Central adjoint du SSF

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Mr le Député Yannick Chenevard

Member of French Parliament

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Mr François de Canson

South Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur Region Vice President

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Mr Hervé Stassinos

Toulon Provence Méditerranée Vice President

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Mr Marco Appodia

DEFIS Policy Officer A.2

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Captain Iban Harismendy

Director of the Naval Programs Expertise Centre, French Navy

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Captain Fabio Cucci

Head of Logistics Engineering Department

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Captain Davide Sciutto

Head of Contracts and Cooperation Office

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Captain Raphaël Vandamme

Subdirector strategy, DCSSF, French Navy

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Captain Eric Élies

Deputy to Head of Maintenance Office - French joint staff

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Colonel Olivier Fleury

Head of Aircraft Maintenance Office – French joint staff

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Colonel Jean-Hervé L’Hénaff

Head of Maintenance Office - French joint staff

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Vice Admiral (Ret.) Pascal Ausseur

Executive Director of the FMES Institute

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Lieutenant-General (Ret.) Patrick Lefebvre

Animator / Moderator

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Lieutenant Colonel William R. Canda

US ARMY Liaison officer at Ecole d'infanterie Draguignan

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Major Kostiantyn Kolesnyk

Officer of the Department for the Organization of Repair of Weapons and Military Equipment and Provision of Foreign-Made Military Equipment of the Logistics Forces Command

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Mr Didier Goguenheim

Executive Director of TVT Innovation

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Mr Stéphane Claisse

Director of TVT/SYSTEM FACTORY

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Mr Pierre Foulquier

Subdirector supply chains and regional action

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Mr Regis Tonnet

Director of SchooL@b, ENSM-BPN, French Navy

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Mr Sebastien Fourquet

Directeur du département Radiocommunication Products Customer Services Thales SIX-GTS France

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Mr Bruno Kerjean

THALES SIX GTS Head of Naval Segment - Customer Services for communication systems

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Mr Louis Huetz

WATERLAND PE, Partner

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Mr Pierre Drapeau

NAVAL QUEBEC CEO

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Mr Anselmo Martin Segovia

DG DEFIS Policy Officer

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Mr Alain Pajot

EDEN Cluster (MCO Working Group)

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Mr Jean-Yves Kbaier

2MF Chairmain

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Mme Cristiana Pagni

SITEP CEO

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Mr Guy Gourevitch

DEFENSE ANGELS chairman

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Mr Jerome Siat

ALPHITAN GROUP CEO

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Mme Hanna Olofsson

Chief of Staff, Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association (SOFF)

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Mr Gilles Nolibe

SYSTEM FACTORY Chairman

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Mr Goran Basarac

HKKOI, Croatian Defence Cluster

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Mr Davide Ritarossi

DLTM, Italian Cluster

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Mr Xavier Leroux

Toulon University Chairman

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Giovanni Lorenzo Forcieri

DLTM Chairman

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Mr Loukas Athanasekos

Organizing Committee of SEKPY

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Mme Agnes Laville

Directrice générale ISEN Méditerranée

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Mme Lidiya Yushchenko

Directrice enseignement et innovation ISBA TP

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Mr Philipp Hartmann

MOUNTAINX VC Partner

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Mr Thierry Francou

EURENCO CEO

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Mr Patrick Thiot

THIOT Engineering CEO

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Mr Thierry Regond

EDEN Cluster Chairman

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Mme Lénaïc Segalen

Délégué Générale CINAV

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Mr Ronan Perez

Sales Engineer

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Mr Lionel Girod

STEP AT CEO

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Mr Frederic Di Serio

Responsable des stages au département « Génie Industriel et Maintenance » de l'IUT de Perpignan

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Mme Jacinthe-Eve Arel

Radio Canada Journalist

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Mr Luc Regnier

MBDA Customer Support and Services directorate

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Mme Noémie Keller

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Venue

The event will take place at Palais des Congrès Neptune, located in the heart of Toulon, France.

This modern conference centre offers state-of-the-art facilities and is easily accessible from key transport hubs, making it a convenient location for all attendees.

How to find it in Toulon

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us as a sponsor for the event, in partnership with the European Commission's DEFIS and ENDR. This key event will showcase the latest innovations and challenges in defence maintenance.

Why become a sponsor?

High Visibility: Exposure to 150+ European defence leaders
Elite Networking: Connect with key decision-makers, including Ukrainian forces
Thought Leadership: Showcase your expertise in defence maintenance

Sponsorship package:

PLATINUM

  • Keynote presentation & panel participation
  • Premium visibility (logo, website, etc.)
  • Exclusive sponsorship of the gala dinner at Nabucco Opera
  • A dedicated booth in the exhibition village
  • Special mention in speeches

GOLD

  • Keynote presentation
  • Standard visibility (logo, website, etc.)
  • A dedicated booth in the exhibition village
  • Special mention in speeches

Full details are in the attached brochure (French & English).

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