Participation in the C-IED Annual Conference 2026 in Valencia

 

From 15 to 19 June 2026 representative of NATO EOD COE, LTC Witold PLEZIA, took part in the C-IED Annual Conference 2026, organized by the Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Centre of Excellence (C-IED COE) in Valencia, Spain. The event brought together experts from armed forces, security services, international organizations, academia, and industry from NATO and NATO’s partnership nations.

This year's conference, held under the theme " The Evolution of Counter-IED Operations, Battlefield Evidence, and Technical Exploitation", focused on current challenges related to countering improvised explosive device (IED) threats, the development of Technical Exploitation (TE) capabilities, information sharing, operational lessons learned, and innovative solutions supporting C-IED activities.

Participation in the conference provided a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the latest trends, exchange experiences with international experts, and establish and strengthen cooperation with representatives of institutions and organizations involved in the development of C-IED capabilities. The knowledge and experience gained during the event will contribute to the further enhancement of national capabilities and interoperability within the international environment.

The conference in Valencia was one of the key international C-IED community events in 2026, serving as an important platform for knowledge exchange and the development of common approaches to addressing evolving threats.

 

 

Text: LTC Witold PLEZIA, (POL-A)

Photo: LTC Witold PLEZIA, (POL-A)