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Speakers

Meet the keynote speakers and thought leaders contributing to UTES 2026.

Speaker Lineup In Progress

The keynote speakers for UTES 2026 are currently being confirmed. Profiles and presentation topics will be published as announcements are made.

Keynote Speakers

Richard Tanner
Keynote Speaker

Richard Tanner

Strategic & Operational Advisor | Maritime Autonomy
Maritime Autonomy & Future Operations

Richard Tanner is a strategic and operational advisor specializing in maritime autonomy, helping organizations navigate the transition toward autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems while integrating innovation, safety and operational effectiveness.

Lars Forssell
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Lars Forssell

FOI – Program Manager for Loitering Munition
Loitering Munitions & Future Defence Systems

Lars Forssell serves as Program Manager for Loitering Munition at FOI (Swedish Defence Research Agency), contributing expertise in advanced defence technologies, autonomous systems and the evolving role of loitering munitions in future operational environments.

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Jordi Salvador Bernadí
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Jordi Salvador Bernadí

CEO, BCN Drone Center
Drone Testing, Certification & Advanced Air Mobility

Jordi Salvador Bernadí is the CEO of BCN Drone Center, where he leads one of Europe’s leading UAS testing facilities. His expertise includes drone testing, certification, regulatory compliance, and advanced air mobility.

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Vladimir Pletser

Director Space Training Operations, Nautexe Global
Human Spaceflight & Astronaut Training

Vladimir Pletser is Director of Space Training Operations at Nautexe Global and an internationally recognized expert in human spaceflight, astronaut training and microgravity research. His work spans space mission preparation, operational training and the advancement of human activities in space.

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Dr. Jeevan Perera
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Dr. Jeevan Perera

Senior Engineer & Manager, NASA
Human Spaceflight, Robotics & Flight Software

Dr. Jeevan Perera is a NASA Senior Engineer and Manager with more than 40 years of experience supporting human spaceflight, including the International Space Station, Space Shuttle and Orion programmes. He has contributed to numerous flight software systems, pioneered NASA’s risk management framework and currently leads advanced robotics development. He holds doctorates in engineering and law, is a licensed attorney, certified pilot, award-winning leader, speaker and author.

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