Capabilities Development Week event Organized by The Hellenic Ministry of National Defence In cooperation with European Commission and the European Defence Agency in the framework of the Hellenic Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2014 Capabilities Development Week 7-11 April 2014 Practical Information 1. The Role of SMEs in the CSDP 2. Present and Future on RPAS in Europe 3. The Use of Space in the Framework of CSDP

The Role of SMEs in the CSDP April 8 th, 2014 Background – Objectives The Heads of the Member- States highlighted on December 2013 the importance of an effective CSDP to enhance the security of European citizens for peace and stability in our neighbourhood as well as in the broader world. Such a CSDP requires effective military capabilities supported by a competitive innovative EDTIB across Europe. European SMEs, being the backbone of the EDTIB and an important element for innovation and research have a major role to play in the context of CSDP. Therefore, it is important for Europe to identify ways to support the SMEs especially in those critical areas related to the Security of Supply of European Operations within the framework of CSDP. The conference aims to analyze SMEs current and potential challenges within the European defence market as well as to investigate further cooperation and funding opportunities for innovative SMEs towards enhancing the CSDP. Target Audience The conference aims to create a forum with distinguished speakers, and an audience of senior officials from the European Commission, the European Defence Agency (EDA) and European Industries, senior military officers and civilian personnel from MS MoDs as well as from the academia and Research and Technology Organisations, for contributing to a real debate on the effective contribution of Small- Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

Present and Future on RPAS in Europe April 9 th, 2014 Background – Objective The aim of the conference every participating country, but also the EU as a whole, benefit, further developing common policies, capabilities and understanding on RPAS matters based also on experiences/ cooperations till the current day, within the CSDP framework. Moreover, a broader perspective will be given, not only focusing on military operation capacities, but also examining a wide range of civil applications. Ongoing and future common projects, such as Air Traffic Insertion, RPAS certification, European military cooperation and European MALE RPAS will be in the center of the the next generation analysis, in order to define common grounds on the field. Great importance will be given to a multi-angle approach on the issue, so covering as many points of interest as possible. Target Audience The conference aims to establish a synergy between expert speakers currently working on the topic within various organizations of different EU countries and an audience comprised of senior officials from the European Commission, the European Defense Agency (EDA), EUMS, European Industries, senior military officers and civilian personnel from MS Mo Dsas well as from the academia, in order to promote a dialogue on issues related to the implementation of the European Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) by the use of RPAS.

The Use of Space in the Frame of CSDP April 10 th, 2014 Space concept The conference aims at the contribution to the enhanced visibility of space with respect to the Treaty of Lisbon EU Space Policy comes as a support to all other EU policies, and most naturally to the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The relationship between space, security and defence issues is growing closer. Recent EU-led operations have shown how important modern space technologies are. Space has also a strong strategic value, as it increasingly allows the EU to gain independence, scientific and technological prestige, and the capacity to act as a global actor. Target Audience The conference aims to bring together speakers who are experts on space matters from various EU organizations and Institutions and an audience comprised of senior officials from the EU Member States and Organisations, dealing with Space Policy and Projects.

Practical Information Points of Contact Registration Procedure Delegations Conference Languages - Conference Fee Badges Accommodation- Hotel Reservations Visit to the Acropolis Museum..... Exhibition - Location Programmes Arrival Departure Access to the venue...

Registration Participants need to be accredited, in order to be able to participate to the events of the Capabilities Development Week. Each participant can attend one or more of the three conferences. For security reasons, access to the meeting venues will only be allowed to delegates who are registered through the NOVENTO Hellenic Presidency Accreditation system. Therefore, delegations PoC are invited to register online the members of the delegation no later than March 22th Each delegations PoC will receive the necessary information (user name, password) by , in due time. Delegations are kindly requested not to exceed 2 participants for each conference. A web based registration form, will be available at the webpage: Registration Procedure At the first TAB personal data are required. At the Transportation TAB, speakers should give flight numbers, arrival-departure dates and time. At the Programs TAB, choose one or more of the three conferences you are interested to attend. Please note that this field is necessary for organizational reasons (coffee, lunch, welcome packages, leaflets, etc). HTML Hyperlinks (Links)

Exhibition Exhibition, Apr European enterprises will be given the opportunity to advertise their products and activities at the atrium of the War Museum where they could place their banners and additional exhibition material (Space – Panels – Power outlet - Wifi internet, will be provided). The exhibition will be held back to back with the three conferences, on SMEs, on RPAS and Space, 8, 9 and 10 April 2014 respectively. Location Athens, at the War Museum. Address: 2 Risari Str & Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, ATHENS

Conference Languages The conference and all presentations will be in English. Conference Fee No conference fee will be required for attendance of the event. Coffee and lunch will be offered to attendees by the organizers. Badges Accreditation badges will be provided to you in the War Museum, either at the hotel reception during the check in or at the conference reception desk open from 08:30 hrs. For security reasons you are kindly requested to wear your badges at all times.

Accommodation - Hotel Reservations Please be aware that all costs for travelling and accommodation shall be covered by the sending authorities. The Hellenic Presidency has compiled a List of Recommended Hotels with offering special rates. Information about these hotels and the respective booking method is described in the document attached. Delegates who wish to take advantage of the special rates of the List of Recommended Hotels need to make their own accommodation reservations directly to the hotel of their preference. Accommodation requests should be made in good time as rooms are subject to availability. Please note that every reservation must be secured by a credit card. Reservation, payments or cancellation is strictly responsibility of the delegates." Map of Athens - Hotel Reservations Map of Attico Metro

MAP OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN ATHENS CENTRE - ACCESSIBILITY TO THE VENUE Accommodation - Hotel Reservations (Map of Athens) Saint George Lycabettus The Athens Gate Hotel Electra Hotel Athens Hotel Divani Caravel Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Amalia Hotel Royal Olympic Hotel NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Sofitel Athens Airport New Hotel Hotel Electra Palace Athens Hilton Hotel Athens Hotel Athens International Airport VENUE ATHENS WAR MUSEUM VENUE ATHENS WAR MUSEUM

Map of ATTIKO METRO ATHENS METRO HTML Hyperlinks (Links) METRO-STATION EVAGELISMOS METRO-STATION EVAGELISMOS AIRPORT ELEFTERIOS VENIZELOS AIRPORT ELEFTERIOS VENIZELOS

HOTEL SAINT GEORGE LYCABETTUS HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

The ATHENS Gate Hotel HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

Electra Hotel Athens HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL DIVANI CARAVEL HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL AMALIA HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL ROYAL OLYMPIC HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL NJV ATHENS PLAZA HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

NEW HOTEL HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL ELECTRA PALACE ATHENS HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HILTON HOTEL ATHENS HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

HOTEL ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HTML Hyperlinks (Links) LIST OF RECOMMENDED HOTELS Please note that rooms are subject to availability. It is advisable to make the accommodation requests in good time. Rates are per single room per night, inclusive of breakfast and all applicable taxes.

Visit to the Acropolis Museum On Tuesday evening, 8 April, 2014 On Thursday evening, 10 April, 2014 HTML Hyperlinks (Links)

Points of Contact For programme & participation details: For the Exhibition:For registration: For, SMEs Conference Ms Keratso TSERKEZI Tel.: Mob.: Captain Vasileios Dafnis Tel.: Mob.: For, RPAS Conference Mr Anastasios DIMOS Tel.: Mr Eftychios Charalampakis Tel.: Mob.: For, SPACE Conference Major ARGYROPOULOS Tel : Mob.: Major Konstantinos CHATZIGIANNIS Tel.: Mob.: Michail NIKOLAIDIS Tel.: Mob.: Ilias KOUROUSIS Major ARGYROPOULOS Tel : Mob.:

Programmes Outline programmes of the conferences are attached herein. The programmes may be subject to changes as soon as details will be arranged. Updates of the programmes and further information will be announced, in due time, on the official website of the Hellenic Presidency: HTML Hyperlinks (Links)

Arrival/Departure - Access to the venue Arrival/Departure Arrival in Athens at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, where there are three option of getting to the centre of the city: By metro: Blue line By bus: X95 or By taxi. Access to the venue By buses: No 054, 200, 203, 211, 214, 220, 221, 223, 224, 235, 250, 408, 419, 601, 603, 608, 622, 815, A5, Γ5, E7, Rigilis bus stop. By Taxi: Address: 2 Risari Str & Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, ATHENS By Metro: Line 3 (Blue line) Evangelismos station. Map by Metro HTML Hyperlinks (Links)