THEME: Evolution of Next Generation T&E Capabilities
Reimagining T&E for a Faster, Smarter World
Test & Evaluation is at a turning point.
Once driven by major defence and technology programmes, T&E is now being reshaped by urgent societal needs, rapid innovation, and the demand for speed at scale.
This shift isn’t incremental—it’s transformational.
The next generation of T&E must be:
- Agile and cross-sector
- Inclusive of SMEs and global markets
- Integrated across the full lifecycle
- Powered by collaboration across industry, government, and academia
But transformation doesn’t happen alone.
👉 It requires new thinking, new partnerships, and a workforce ready to adapt and lead.
🚀 Join the Leaders Driving This Change
This summit brings together the minds shaping the future of T&E to explore:
- The forces redefining T&E today
- Breakthrough opportunities for innovation
- The evolving demands of modern programmes and society
- Practical ways to turn ambition into capability
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🎯 See Why You Should Attend!
SPEAKERS / Link to Biographies
Andy Caldwell, MOD, Head, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation
Air Commodore Patrick J Shea-Simonds, Royal Air Force, Head of Capability Futures
Paul Holligan, Vice President, First Light Fusion
Stewart Woods, Cyber Chief Technical Officer, UK THALES
Dr. Alec Banks, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
Laurie Grindle, Deputy Center Director, US NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Gunnar Jan Olsen, Andøya Space Defence (ASD)
Terry Murphy, US Department of Homeland Security, (A) Director, Office of Test and Evaluation, Science & Technology Directorate
Ryan Norman, US Department of War, Test Resource Management Center
Dominic Leeds, MOD, Military Platforms Chief Technology Officer (CTO), UK National Armaments Director Group
TECHNICAL TRACKS
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Track 1 Hypersonics and Space
Track 2 Test and Evaluation of Digital Systems including Cyber and CEMA
Track 3 Autonomous Systems
Track 4 DEW, Communications and Sensors
Track 5 Future T&E Capability
Track 6 Digital Engineering and Data Driven Services
POSTER SESSIONS
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- High Fidelity Test & Evaluation of Small UAS Using a COTS DRFM Based Radar Target Generation Testbed with Micro Doppler Injection
- Channel-Adaptive AI for UAS Swarm MANET Communications
- FireMAST: a deployable large scale thermomechanical fire testing capability for defence materials
- Developing UK MOD’s Range of the Future: Enabling the Evolution of Next‑Generation T&E Capabilities
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
T&E’s value in supporting SME Innovation in Defence
Join us for a compelling conference panel exploring the critical value of Test & Evaluation (T&E) in accelerating Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) innovation within Defence. Chaired by Julie Ashton, QinetiQ’s Lead for the SME Innovation Gateway, this session brings together expert voices from the MOD, innovative SMEs, Defence Primes, and leading Test Facility Providers to share perspectives from across the ecosystem. The panel will examine how effective T&E de-risks innovation, shortens pathways to adoption, and enables SMEs to scale credible, deployable capabilities. Expect practical insights, real-world examples, and an engaging discussion on how collaboration in T&E can unlock faster, smarter Defence innovation.
UK T&E Community of Interest Hackathons 2 and 3
Discover how hackathons can deliver value to the Test & Evaluation (T&E) enterprise in this dynamic conference panel session, focused on turning rapid collaboration into real value. Chaired by Andy Cunningham, QinetiQ Capability Development Lead for T&E, the panel will share insights and tangible outcomes from two recent hackathons that explored the application of Modelling & Simulation and Artificial Intelligence within T&E. Featuring contributors from the MOD and across Industry, the discussion will highlight how hackathons can accelerate problem-solving, break down traditional barriers, and translate innovative ideas into practical T&E advancements. Attendees will gain a clear view of the benefits, lessons learned, and future potential of hackathons as a powerful enabler of modern, agile T&E.
T&E needs in Current and Future Programmes
Join this authoritative conference panel as it examines the Test & Evaluation (T&E) requirements driving some of the UK’s most strategically important defence programmes, including Hypersonics, Global Combat Aircraft, and Future UK Naval Programmes. With panel members drawn directly from these key MOD programme teams, the session will provide a first-hand view of how T&E is being shaped to address unprecedented levels of technical complexity, risk, and pace. The discussion will explore how robust, forward-looking T&E underpins successful delivery, informs critical programme decisions, and ensures emerging capabilities are credible, assured, and operationally relevant in an increasingly contested environment.
TUTORIAL BEING OFFERED – Monday, June 8 [10:00AM – 5:00PM]
Course Title: CTEP Body of Knowledge 2026
A course focused on the Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Body of Knowledge (BOK) to include the 4 CTEP domains. Goal of the course is to prepare for the ITEA CTEP exam.
- You are welcome to take this class without attending the UK T&E Summit.
- The cost is $400 US Dollars. If you are interested in just attending this course, please contact Jenna@itea.org
Abstract
In this high-level one-day course we will review the fundamentals of T&E which are covered in the CTEP Associates exam. The course includes an introduction with a short history of T&E. The class then focuses on the CTEP BOK including the four subject domains plus some specialized types of testing.
- Test and Evaluation Planning: Requirements Analysis, T&E strategy, the TEMP, Evaluation approach, Test Planning, T&E Cost Management, Contracting for T&E, Organizational planning, Risk identification and management
- Test and Evaluation Design: Test Adequacy and Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT).
- Test and Evaluation Execution: Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety/Certification.
- Test Data Analysis, Evaluation and Reporting: Data Verification and Validation, Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience / Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics.
- Specialized types of Testing (if there is time): Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E), Human Factors Engineering in T&E, Modeling & Simulation (M&S) in T&E, Reliability Growth, Software Development (including Agile) in T&E, Artificial Intelligence in T&E, Cyber Security T&E, Live Fire T&E, and Interoperability T&E.
Who Should Attend
Individuals in the T&E community (government and industry, ITEA members and non-members) who want to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in T&E and be recognized by the ITEA for their professional growth. Note that the CTEP credential is becoming a “preferred” requirement in many test engineer job postings.
Instructor
Mr. Charles (Chas) McKee, PELSS 3 Program Manager, Global Systems Technologies Inc.
Mr. McKee has 34 years of experience providing Program Management, Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Strategic Planning, Capture Planning, and Proposal Development support to companies supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Transportation. Served as President of the Board of Directors, International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA), 2013 – 2015. Over his career he has led the program management and technical support to multiple clients such as the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Joint Test & Evaluation (JT&E), Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), OSD AT&L Systems Engineering, Defense Modeling and Simulation Office (DMSO), Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) / Army Evaluation Center (AEC), Air Force Test and Evaluation (AF/TE), US Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) Joint Forces Integration and Interoperability Test (JFIIT), Air Combat Command (ACC) Red Flag Exercise Support, Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Simulation Training Instrumentation (STRI) STARSHIP program and DISA’s Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Mission Support Services.
TOUR OF SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
A research-intensive university and a founding member of The Russell Group*
*Russell Group Member: A collection of 24 leading research-intensive universities in the UK.
Thursday, June 11
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• µ-VIS X-Ray Imaging Center
• Cryogenics
• Vibration and Simulation
• Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory (TDHVL)
• Towing Tank
9:30 AM – Coach departs from the Marriott Hotel
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Tour
12:30PM – Coach arrives back at the Marriott Hotel
No lunch provided, please plan accordingly.
REGISTRATION PRICING – US DOLLARS
ITEA Member and Full-time Government and Active-Duty Military $695
ITEA Non-Member $845
Category: Speaker/Presenter/Participant $495
Early Career Professional (< 5 years T&E) $495
Full-time Student $95
EXHIBIT
Don’t miss your opportunity to exhibit! Commercial, academic, and government exhibits will play an integral part in this Summit. We’ll put you in the right place at the right time. Increase your visibility, network with key players, and show your support and commitment to industry and the community! Space is limited – make your plans early.
Corporate Members
10’x10’ $3,000
10’x20’ $4,600
Small Company & Academia
10’x10’ $3,000
Thanks to our Exhibitors!
Application
Questions? Contact Jenna Reza [jenna@itea.org]
SPONSOR
Sponsorship opportunities are available to highlight your organization before and during the event. From Small Businesses with 10 or less employees to our biggest industry leaders, our price point and return on investment will be just what you need to succeed to gaining visibility within the T&E community.
Networking Reception – $7,500
Platinum – $5,000
Lunch – $3,000
Gold – $2,500
Silver – $1,000
Bronze – $500
Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Academia – $250
Questions? Contact Jenna Reza [jenna@itea.org]
VENUE & HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Southampton Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO6 4SH
Tel: +44 23-9238 3151
Rates are per room, per night: £145.00 per standard for single occupancy, £155.00 per standard for double/twin occupancy. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast, use of the hotel gym facilities and VAT @ 20%. All rooms will be available for check-in from 15:00 on your day of arrival and must be vacated by 12:00 noon on your day of departure. This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Planning Committee
Co-Program Chairs
Mrs. Cathy O’Carroll, ITEA Board Secretary
Mr. Andrew (Andy) Cunningham, President, Western European ITEA Chapter
Exhibits| Sponsorships | Registration
Jenna Reza, ITEA
909-582-6026 / Jenna@itea.org
OUR SPONSORS
NETWORKING RECEPTION
PLATINUM
GOLD
