The international conference on New and Emerging Technologies in Defence Education and Training is organised by the Doctoral School of the War Studies University (Poland) and MIT University Skopje (North Macedonia), in cooperation with Gdańsk University of Technology and Pamukkale University (Turkey). The event will take place in a hybrid format: onsite in Warsaw on 20 May 2026 and online on 21 May 2026.

The conference examines how emerging and immersive technologies (VR, AR, MR, CAVE, simulation systems) are transforming military and civilian education and training. It addresses pedagogical innovation, crisis preparedness, governance and regulatory frameworks, as well as ethical and organisational implications of technology integration in the defence sector. The onsite programme will also feature industry presentations on practical applications of immersive and CBRN training solutions. Participants are invited to present original research papers examining how immersive and technology-enhanced solutions shape education and training in defence and security contexts.

We seek a wide range of contributions, including but not limited to:

1. immersive technologies (VR, AR, MR, CAVE) in defence and security education,
2. applications of simulation and modelling for crisis management and preparedness,
3. innovative instructional design for technology-enhanced defence training,
4. military and civilian training supported by emerging technologies,
5. evaluation and assessment of learning outcomes in immersive environments,
6. ethical, social, and psychological dimensions of technology-supported training,
7. international cooperation and case studies of technology integration in defence education.
8. case studies related to new and emerging technologies in defence education and training
9. legal and regulatory perspectives on the use of new and emerging technologies in the defence and security context
10. organisational and quality management implications of technology integration in military and civilian institutions
11. resilience and societal preparedness in technology-enhanced defence and security

The event will take place with an onsite programme at War Studies University, Warsaw on 20 May 2026 and online sessions on 21 May 2026 via the MS Teams platform, providing convenient access for attendees worldwide. A link to the event will be sent to all registered participants by email prior to the conference.

-> Please register by 24 April 2026 by filling out the registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/747PED0Ub5

The presentation should last up to 20 minutes. The organizers reserve the right not to accept the submission.

Participants may submit their papers for consideration in a special issue of Security and Defence Quarterly. Further details on the submission process are available at https://securityanddefence.pl/New-and-emerging-technologies-in-defence-education-training-and-governance,5734.html

The conference is free of charge.

Contact:
prof. Małgorzata Gawlik-Kobylińska
e-mail: m.kobylinska@akademia.mil.pl

Important dates:

• Registration: 24 April 2026
• Conference dates:
• 20 May (onsite) at War Studies University, Al. Gen. A. Chruściela Montera 103, Warsaw, building 14, room 30
• 21 May (online)
• Paper submission: 30 June 2026