Mobile Deployable Communications 2026 returns to Prague on 26–27 January 2026, bringing together NATO allies, CIS leaders, and industry innovators to address the challenge of ensuring integrated, secure, and resilient battlefield networks. This 19th annual conference will feature insights from Czech defence leaders and international experts on modernising tactical communications, driving innovation through NATO initiatives, and strengthening interoperability across Europe’s eastern flank. Join military, government, and industry representatives from across Central and Eastern Europe to explore the future of deployable CIS.
Kateřina Urbanová 28.10.2025 3 min read
Mobile Deployable Communications 2026: Ensuring Integrated, Secure Battlefield Networks
Prague, Czechia | 26–27 January 2026
In an era where contested environments demand resilient, secure, and interoperable communications, the role of deployable CIS (communications and information systems) has never been more vital. As NATO forces continue to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank and modernise tactical communications, how can allied nations ensure their battlefield networks remain integrated, managed, and secure at pace? SAE Media Group is proud to host the 19th Annual Mobile Deployable Communications Conference, taking place in Prague, 26–27 January 2026.
With participation from senior CIS leaders, programme managers, and industry specialists, Mobile Deployable Communications 2026 offers a crucial platform to benchmark national capabilities, assess emerging technologies, and build coalitions across the deployable comms community.
Download the Full Brochure
The latest brochure highlights key conference updates:
- Discover how Ukraine is modernising tactical communications on the front line, and what lessons NATO can learn about resilience, adaptability, and ethics in contested environments.
- Understand how NATO innovation initiatives — from the Innovation Fund to Centres of Excellence — are driving disruptive technologies, shaping strategic communications, and future-proofing allied networks.
- Gain valuable perspectives from the Norwegian and Danish Armies on overcoming environmental and integration challenges to optimise CIS in colder climates and modernise C4ISR capabilities.
Host Nation Focus: Czech Leadership in CIS Modernisation
Recent announcements from the Czech Army highlight a major push to modernise its radio and communication systems, align with NATO interoperability standards, and strengthen the country’s role on the eastern flank. These efforts will be central to Mobile Deployable Communications 2026, where Czech leaders will share their vision.
- Colonel Martin Hlaváček, Future CIS Branch Head, Czech MoD, will outline how modern radios are being integrated into the Czech Armed Forces, current challenges, and how Prague is positioning itself as a hub for NATO-aligned capabilities.
- Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Leos Mauer, Director, Defence Hub CzechInvest & NATO DIANA Accelerator Lead, will showcase how Czechia is bridging innovation and defence through dual-use technologies, global startup outreach, and targeted support for AI, autonomy, and C2 innovation.
Who Will You Meet?
Previous attendees include representatives from the Bundeswehr, Estonian Army, Hungarian Defence Forces, NATO Centres of Excellence, and the Austrian Armed Forces — making this the key annual forum for deployable CIS experts across Central and Eastern Europe.
View the previous attendee list
Showcase Your Brand
With leading industry players such as Base Camp Connect and Cubic returning as sponsors, now is the perfect time to explore sponsorship opportunities.
Register your interest in sponsorship today
Secure Your Place
Prefer to join as a delegate? Take advantage of exclusive early bird savings — save £200 if you book by 14 November 2025. Active military and government personnel can attend at a significantly reduced rate.
We look forward to welcoming you to Prague this January.
The Mobile Deployable Communications Conference Team
Contact the MDC Team
- Conference Producer: Patrick Osborne – patrick.osborne@saemediagroup.com
- Sponsorship Enquiries: Michael Fraser, Head of Strategic Partnerships – michael.fraser@saemediagroup.com
- Delegate Bookings: James Hitchen, Delegate Sales Manager – james.hitchen@saemediagroup.com
- Marketing & Media Enquiries: Elliott Karmel, Marketing Lead – elliott.karmel@saemediagroup.com
