Program
Time Monday May 5th
18:30-20:30 Buffet dinner (included in conference fee) (Restaurant)
Time Tuesday May 6th
08:30-09:00 FINLANDOpening Ceremonies - Admin remarks
Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel – Major General Rami Saari
(ROOM SALI)
09:00-09:45
(45 min)		 UNITED KINGDOMKeynote 1
Mr. Donald Clark
AI changes everything!
(ROOM SALI)
09:45-10:15 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
10:15-10:45
(30 min)		 SWEDENPlenary 1
Mr. Olle Nyman, Mr. Kristoffer Hedram & Major Niclas Ljung
Digitalization in Learning Ecosystems
(ROOM SALI)
10:50-11:20
(30 min)		 USAPlenary 2
Dr. Jennifer Solberg
Developing a Data Strategy for Immersive Training Scenarios
(ROOM SALI)
11:20-12:00 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
12:00-13:00 Lunch (Restaurant)
13:00-13:30
(30 min)		 NORWAYPlenary 3
Silje Alette Engdal
Battle tank education in Extended Reality
(ROOM SALI)
13:40-15:10

Two runs!

13:40-14:20
(40 min)

14.30-15:10
(40 min)		 Parallel Sessions
nato.jpgPS 1.1
Mr. Ryan Williams & Gigi Roman
Harnessing AI for E-Learning Innovation: Exploring Generative and Emerging Technologies
(ROOM SALI)
NORWAYPS 1.2
Celine L. Westby
Professional and Accurate Selection of Personnel for Education and Positions in the Norwegian Armed Forces – Introducing e-learning
(ROOM  11)
DENMARKPS 1.3
Mr. Kristian Andreasen
Lessons and experience from the industry when designing collaborative VR and Spatial training experiences
(ROOM  14)
NORWAYPS 1.4
Professor Kirsi Helkala
Educating New Military Leaders to be Robust against Influence Operations – Case Study
(ROOM  18)
15:10-15:30 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
15:30-16:00
(30 min)		 USAPlenary 4
Mr. Chris Tompkins
Building a thriving learning ecosystem: The benefits of content centralization
(ROOM SALI)
16:10-17:40

Two runs!

16:10-16.50
(40 min)

17.00-17.40
(40 min)		 Parallel Sessions
nato.jpgPS 2.1
Mr. Salih Cem Kumsal
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Interoperability Between NATO and National Learning Management Systems
(ROOM SALI)
FINLANDPS 2.2
Dr. Harri Ketamo
Dual-Use Skills – Securing Talent for emerging and disruptive technologies
(ROOM  11)​
FINLANDPS 2.3     (One run - 90 min.)
Capt. Jaakko Ala-Hiiro
Basics of Video Production – Educational Videos for Military Training
You must register for this event
(ROOM  14)
DENMARKPS 2.4
Mrs. Annasofie Wædeled-Møller
Exploring Heutagogy and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) in Military and Professional Education
(ROOM  18)
19:30 INFORMAL  DINNER - casual (ROOM SALI)
Time Wednesday May 7th
08:30-08:45 Opening day II (ROOM SALI)
08:45-10:00
(75 min)		 Panel Discussion
Sae Schatz (PfPc) - Lauri Vase (Finland) - Jeela Jones (Canada) - Gigi Roman (NATO) - Michael Wadley (Panel Chair - UK)
Utilising AI to support effective training design
(ROOM SALI)
10:00-10:30 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
10:30-11:00
(30 min)		 USAPlenary 5
Dr. Benjamin Goldberg
Experiential Learning in Exercise: Harnessing a Data Strategy across a Realistic Learning Ecosystem
(ROOM SALI)
11:00-11:30
(30 min)		 DENMARKPlenary 6
Major Steffen Wædeled-Møller
Enhancing LMS Usability in Military Education
(ROOM SALI)
11:30-12:30 Lunch (Restaurant)
12:30-13:00 USAPlenary 7
Dr. Svitlana Volkova
Building the Future of Military Training: A Compound AI Approach from Information Operations to Joint Force Readiness
(ROOM SALI)
13:10-14:40

Two runs!

13:10-13:50
(40 min)

14:00-14:40
(40 min)		 Parallel Sessions
DENMARKPS 3.1
Captain Kenneth Christensen
How do we test technology effectively and with minimal resources?
(ROOM SALI)
FINLANDPS 3.2     (One run - 90 min.)
Mr. Marko Pikkarainen
From Idea to Product – Harnessing H5P for Creating Interactive Learning Material
You must register for this event!
(ROOM  11)
UKRAINEPS 3.3
Lt Col Yevhen Makhno, Lt Col Yevhen Sudnikov & Maj Vitalii Kominko
Multimedia technologies as a tool for modern learning: using a video studio in educational institutions
(ROOM  14)
PS 3.4
Pending...
(ROOM  18)
14:40-15:10 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
15:10-15:40
(30 min)		 FINLANDPlenary 8
Mr. Lasse Tuominen
Advanced Learning Capabilities Through XR
(ROOM SALI)
15:45-17:15

Two runs!

15:45-16:25
(40 min)

16:35-17:15
(40 min)		 Parallel Sessions
DENMARKPS 4.1
Captain Bo Posselt Kristensen
VR and Shooting in the Danish Home Guard
(ROOM SALI)
UNITED KINGDOMPS 4.2
Mr. Shane Kelly
Text to Video AI Avatar Workshop
(ROOM  11)​
Hungary.jpgPS 4.3     (One run - 90 min.)
Mrs. Éva Kucsmik-Horváth
Implementing Advanced Distributed Learning in Vigorous Warrior 2024 and Clean Care 2024 Exercises
(ROOM  14)
FINLANDPS 4.4
Captain Petteri Wahlgren + Fighter Squadron​​​ 41
Finnish Air Force Flight Training is ready for Fifth-Generation Fighters
(ROOM  18)
19:30 FORMAL DINNER (ROOM SALI)
Time Thursday May 8th
08:30-08:45 Opening day III (ROOM SALI)
08:45-09:30
(45 min)		 UNITED KINGDOMKeynote 2
Mr. Geoff Stead
Generative AI as a tool for Learner Engagement
(ROOM SALI)
09:30-10:00
(30 min)		 Italia.pngPlenary 9
Lieutenant Colonel Romano Dell'Aere
WARGAMING AND AI: IS THE INTEGRATION POSSIBLE?
(ROOM SALI)
10:00-10:20 Networking & Exhibition - Coffee break
10:20-11:00
(40 min)		 DENMARKPlenary 10
Mr. Frederik Kehlet
Enhancing Education in the Danish Defence: Innovations in E-Learning and Course Material Development
(ROOM SALI)
11:00-11:30
(30 min)		 FINLANDPlenary 11
Mr. Jaakko Hyvärinen & Mr. Harri Pietilä
Finnish Defence Forces National Common Synthetic Training Environment
(ROOM SALI)
11:30-11:50 Closing ceremony - Host - Welcome to Denmark 2026
12:00-13:00 FAREWELL LUNCH (ROOM SALI)
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FACTS

Event Date
May 5th - 8th 2025

Location
Quality Hotel Sveitsi
Hyvinkää, Finland

Dresscode
Business casual except formal dinner (Business formal)

Conference fee

  • The conference fee 2025 = 750€
  • Price extra per night = 150€
  • Exhibitors and FDF members who attend only day events (lunch only, no accommodation) = 150€

All costs, accommodation and conference fee, are included in the above amount and must be paid directly to the hotel upon check-out.

All included in the conference fee:
Conference participation all days.
Accomodation from Monday to Thursday.
Accomodation single room
All meals and free coffee during all breaks
Free Wifi & Free parking