1. Unmanned Vehicles Conference & Exhibition 2 – 4 March, 2010 Madrid. Spain Organized byWith the support of

2. Why?  Unmanned Systems represent one of the most radical changes in decades.  There is now an extensive range of aerial (fixed-wing and rotary) vehicles, as well as underwater, naval, ground, space and even mixed craft, and many more are in the pipeline.  For each fighter plane in development, there are 20 models of UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles). For each manned reconnaissance platform in production, there are 50 UAVs.  More than 400 companies taking an active part in new projects involving platforms, payloads, control stations, armament integration, etc.  The technological change in the field of Unmanned Systems has swept along much more quickly than users’ grasp of their potential capabilities.

3. Why in Spain?  In Spain, the Ministry of Defence is taking part in a number of programmes and cooperation projects in the field of UVS.  The Ministry of the Interior and other homeland agencies of the different Administrations, also have their own different requirements.  Spain has been relatively inactive in this field, in which potential prospects are opening up in terms of both demand and supply.  IDS with the support of the Secretary of State of the Spanish Ministry of Defence, is organizing an exhibition with conferences, specifically designed for the needs of the Spanish market to help cover the shortage of information on this sector.  A meeting-point to know in depth, in a business oriented way, the actual and future UVS offer, together with the needs of clients, both Public or private.

4. SUPPLY  National and international manufacturers of systems and platforms.  National and international producers of payloads, on board armament, system and platform components and related services.  Agencies performing R&D+Innovation in connection with Unmanned Systems technologies.  Institutions related to incentives and support for Unmanned Systems technologies. DEMAND  Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces  Ministry of the Interior and the State Security Forces.  Other agencies of the Public Administrations at national, regional and local level, with potential needs in the area of Unmanned Systems technologies.  Companies and organisations with civil needs. For whom?

5. In which format?  A distinctive format which fulfils the project’s main objective: to help in taking decisions.  In a suitable location for:  Setting up a small exhibition area with modular stands  Having a good Conference facilities  Providing networking opportunities  Nominal Programme:  9:00. to 11:00. Conferences with Workshops  11:00 to 11:30 Coffee-break in exhibition area  11:30. to 13:00 Conferences and workshops  13:00 to 14:00 Visit to exhibition  14:00. to 15:30. Lunch for exhibitors and visitors  15:30 to 17:00 Visit to exhibition and video demostrations  In short, a nimble, professionally-run and specialised Meeting-point, geared to making the most of everyone’s time and resources, for the sake of expanding the knowledge of the experts.

6. Where & when?  In Madrid, capital of the Kingdom of Spain and Administrative centre, with:  Conference facilities  Adjacent space for exhibition area  Easy access  Security  Facilities for performing aerial and ground exhibitions in a nearby Base (if required)  Proposed dates: March 2 - 4, 2010

7. How to participate? >SPONSOR Companies, Official bodies and Agencies that want to have a very high-profile participation. Their logo will appear in an outstanding position on all documents and in every action that is undertaken, as Sponsors. >COLLABORATOR Companies, Official bodies and Agencies that want to have a high-profile participation. Their logo will appear on all documents and in every action that is undertaken, as Collaborators. >EXHIBITOR Campanies, Official bodies and Agencies that want to have a stand at the Exhibition. Stands will be modular (12 sqm) and exhibitors may hire as many modules as they wish with all services included. >SPEAKER Companies, Official bodies, Agencies, Universities that present papers on the subject of Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS). Papers must be approved by a Technical Evaluation Committee. >VISITOR Professionals and experts in the UVS field keen to appraise the available range of systems and to participate in an event that will bring together all those interested. Access will be by invitation only.

8. Who organize?  The original idea, the development of the Project and the Organisation of the event are the responsibility of IDS.  IDS was founded in 1989 by communication professionals specialising in Defence and Security to offers full communication services for companies and public bodies.  Nowdays, IDS also offer:  Publishing of specialized publications and reports.  Event Organisation  Audiovisuals  IDS has a team of qualified professionals with long experience in communication within the Defence and Security markets. This hub is backed by a group of collaborators specialising in specific areas and activities, who join the multidisciplinary teams which are set up for each project.

9. For further information: Angel Macho. amacho@idsolutions.bizamacho@idsolutions.biz Isabel Torroja: itorroja@idsolutions.bizitorroja@idsolutions.biz Tel. +34 91 594 07 34