UAE's International Defence Conference discusses the economic and social consequences of modern technologies and their impact on the future of the defence industry

"Today we continue our joint cooperation by discussing the concepts of adaptation, exploration and transformation, and looking at reimagining security, society and the human experience in an age of disruption. The conference is an opportunity to discuss various aspects of the challenges related to the impact of modern technologies on the future of humanity, through four sessions addressing these challenges. But, we must remember that the biggest challenge lies in human's ability to face the dangers of nature, foremost of which are the effects of climate change."

ABU DHABI. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the International Defence Conference (IDC) kicked off on February 19 in Abu Dhabi, ahead of IDEX and NAVDEX 2023. The Conference, which was organised by the ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and in strategic partnership with the Tawazun Council, was attended by more than 1,800 leaders and key officials representing defence, security, academic and corporate entities across the world.