On this page you will find a list of upcoming or ongoing events in which we as the Interoperability and Assistance Systems department (IAS) of Fraunhofer IOSB are involved or which we organize ourselves.
You can access past events via the links in the blue box, right.
March 3–5, 2026, Karlsruhe, Germany
Shaping the Future Through Research and Technology – this is the theme of our conference on Applied Research for Defense and Security in Germany, to be held in March 2026.
To ensure that we are and remain capable of defending ourselves and achieving victory, we must strengthen our capacity for innovation and the relevant research, and consistently align them with the future needs of the Bundeswehr.
We are involved:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Session A3: AI in the OODA Loop
4:00 p.m.: Introduction and moderation by the session chair,
April 26–30, 2026, in National Harbor, USA
𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 + 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 is a leading conference on innovations and technologies in sensor technology and optical systems. It brings together experts from around the world who work on advanced sensors, infrared and laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, and autonomous systems.
Wir sind mit 3 Vorträgen 2026 vor Ort vertreten:
Speaker: Tobias Schiebel, April 27, 2026 | Potomac 4
Speaker: Jan-Vincent Mock, April 29, 2026 | Potomac 4
Speaker: Florian Segor, April 28, 2026 | Chesapeake 9
Please read the abstracts via the speaker link.
Mai 12-13, 2026 in Bonn, Germany
The theme of this year's trade exhibition is:
More than 200 renowned specialist companies from 17 nations will be exhibiting. This makes the AFCEA the most important exhibition for information technology in the field of defense and public security in Germany.
The Fraunhofer IOSB is represented with exhibits.
Your local contacts: Barbara Essendorfer and Achim Kuwertz.
Stop by - we look forward to seeing you!
June 15-16, 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany
AI has the potential to significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness in the domains of reconnaissance and command. However, the tools used must be designed in such a way that humans can evaluate information obtained through AI and the decisions derived from it, and are able to retain control when necessary. AI is undoubtedly a key technology, but it also introduces new threats and attack vectors that must be addressed.
This seminar offers a basic introduction and an overview of selected aspects of this topic. Current developments and research findings will also be presented.
We are involved:
Scientific management: Jennifer Sander
Speakers:
November 23-24, 2026 in Karlsruhe, Germany
The seminar "Use and control of small drones" provides easy access to the technical and scientific basics and areas of application of drones, with a focus on small drones.
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB